Upcoming Road Running Races
From buzzing city marathons to quiet morning 5Ks — road running is the most popular endurance sport in Central and Eastern Europe, with hundreds of events every spring and autumn season. Paved courses through city centres, riverside paths, and park alleys make it the most accessible discipline for all fitness levels: from first-timers lacing up for a charity 5K to seasoned athletes hunting sub-3-hour marathons.
Every distance tells a different story. The 5K rewards raw speed and leg turnover; the 10K is the weekly training staple that reveals your true fitness; the half marathon (21.1 km) is widely considered the perfect race distance — long enough to demand respect, short enough to recover quickly; and the full marathon at 42.195 km remains one of sport's most iconic individual achievements. Beyond that lie ultramarathon distances where road meets raw willpower.
Whether you're crossing a finish line for the first time or chasing a personal best at a World Athletics Elite Label race, road running rewards consistent training with one of sport's most honest currencies: time. You run it, you earn it.
Pick your distance
Choose the format that fits your fitness level and goals.
Road Running Race Agenda
A full look at the road running race calendar
