# Running events and logistical impacts in Europe and Poland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/running-events-in-europe-and-poland > Updated: 2026-10-24T06:51:29.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. Running events across Europe and Poland have highlighted both cultural traditions and urban logistical challenges. In mid-September 2026, the 11th Traditional Biskupiański Half Marathon was held in Krobia, Poland, as part of a local festival. Concurrently, the Swedbank Vilnius Marathon in Lithuania prompted public debate, with residents petitioning to limit such events due to traffic congestion and disruptions in the city center. By late September, several large-scale races took place in Poland. In Malanów, the 20th anniversary of the ‘Malanowska Jesień’ races was celebrated in Celestynach with various running and walking distances. In Gdańsk, a major running weekend included the Junior Gdańsk 2026 youth competitions at the Polsat Plus Arena and the Melvit Nocna Piątka, an evening 5-kilometer run featuring music, lasers, and fireworks, followed by the PSG Garmin Gdańsk Half Marathon. In early October, upcoming events in several Polish cities signaled continued logistical impacts. The 45th jubilee Ptolemy Run in Kalisz was expected to draw over 1,200 participants, necessitating traffic and parking restrictions. Warka was set to host the 21st Pułaski Run on October 11, with organizers warning of permanent and temporary traffic disruptions. Additionally, Poznań prepared for the 25th Poznań Marathon, with city officials announcing phased changes to tram lines and the deployment of 10 additional tram lines to manage public transport. By late October, events concluded in Warka, where approximately 400 participants joined the 21st Pułaski Run, including junior races and a nordic walking march. In Jarocin, the 5th edition of the Octoberforest Run was held, featuring 5 km and 10 km races alongside nordic walking. ## Claims - The 45th Ptolemy Run in Kalisz will cause temporary traffic changes and parking restrictions on Sunday between 10:00 and 15:30. (single source) - More than 1,200 participants from Poland and abroad are registered for the Ptolemy Run in Kalisz. (single source) - The 21st Pułaski Run in Warka will result in permanent and temporary traffic disruptions on October 11. (single source) - The 25th Poznań Marathon will cause changes to traffic and public transport organization, including phased tram route adjustments. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Running events held in Jarocin and Warka Running competitions including the 5th Octoberforest Run in Jarocin and the 21st Pułaski Run in Warka were held in Poland. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-events-held-in-jarocin-and-warka ### 2026-10-02: Running events in Kalisz, Warka, and Poznań to cause traffic disruptions Major running events in Kalisz, Warka, and Poznań are set to take place, causing various traffic disruptions and changes to public transport schedules in these Polish cities. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-events-in-kalisz-warka-and-pozna-to-cause-traffic-disruptions ### 2026-09-26: Running events held in Malanów and Gdańsk Running events held in Poland included the 20th anniversary of Malanowska Jesień in Malanów and a large-scale weekend in Gdańsk featuring youth races and the festive Nocna Piątka 5km run. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-events-held-in-malanw-and-gdask ### 2026-09-12: Running events spark local tradition and urban debate Running events in Poland and Lithuania highlight different community impacts, from traditional local festivals in Krobia to urban logistical debates surrounding the Swedbank Vilnius Marathon. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-events-spark-local-tradition-and-urban-debate --- Cite as: Running events and logistical impacts in Europe and Poland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/running-events-in-europe-and-poland