Cycling & running events in Jelenia Góra, 2026

Jelenia Góra Training Notes

Running: Locals keep easy runs simple in Park Zachodni, Park Skowroni, Park Norweski, and the park zdrojowy. Park Zachodni and Park Skowroni work for short loops, while Śródmiejska Trasa Biegowa keeps things close to town. Jelenia Gora parkrun gives you a free 5km timed run, jog, or walk every Saturday at 9:00 AM in Park Norweski. Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój carries the spring race feel with VI Jelenia Góra Half Marathon and Staropolanka 10k. Zamek Chojnik gives the classic steep uphill when you want trail legs. Locals also mark Zabobrzanska Mila, Ultrakotlina, and Autumn Independence Run.

Cycling: Locals ride out from Jelenia Góra because the city sits in a proper mountain bowl. Bóbr valley trail (ER-6), the biking ring road of Jelenia Góra, and Jelenia Góra- Łomnica biking trail cover base miles without much fuss. Góra Szybowcowa sits north of town and gives that Zabobrzanska Mila landmark feeling. Karkonosze climbs sit south, Izera Mountains sit west, Kaczawskie Mountains sit north, and Rudawy Janowickie Mountains sit east. Jelenia Góra trophy – Maja Włoszczowska MTB Race is the anchor MTB day, with Bike Parade, Dirt Town, Tour de Pologne, and Rowerowa Parada Retro in the local calendar.

Season: Spring starts loud here, because VI Jelenia Góra Half Marathon and Staropolanka 10k open the running season under the Karkonosze mountains. Summer keeps riders busy when Jelenia Góra trophy – Maja Włoszczowska MTB Race brings XCO legs, junior starts, and the QuestSport KIDS ADVENTURE obstacle course. Locals use warm months for Z2, intervals, and longer routes that can run from a few kilometers to over 20 kilometers. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports, because mountain terrain asks for a steadier step, better kit, and more respect on steep climbs and descents. MKS Karkonosze Sporty Zimowe fits that colder-season mood.