Golden Marathon

Golden Marathon

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Course details

  • Course length:
    ca. 45 km
  • Maximum altitude:
    ca. 899m a.s.l.
  • Minimum altitude:
    ca. 364m a.s.l.
  • Altitude range:
    535 m
  • Total ascent:
    ca. 1845 m
  • Total descent:
    ca. 1845 m

Race

  • Number of participants: 750 persons
  • Entry fee: 230 PLN 255 PLN 280 PLN 305 PLN
    until January 31, 2026 / from February 1 to March 31, 2026 / April 1 to June 15, 2026 / after June 15, 2026
  • Cut-off time: 10h
  • ITRA points: 2
  • Index UMTB: 50K
  • Start: 18 July 2026 (Saturday), 08:00
    (Lądek-Zdrój)
  • Finish: Lądek-Zdrój
  • Aid stations: 3
  • Assistance on the course: prohibited
  • The best times

    • COURSE RECORD: Tomasz Koczwara 03:42:53 (2019)
    • COURSE RECORD: Nina Wieczorek 04:19:43 (2022)

Prizes

  • Medal for each finisher
  • WOMEN'S OPEN classification:
    1st place - statuette, diploma, prizes
    II–V– diploma, prizes
  • MEN'S OPEN classification:
    1st place - statuette, diploma, prizes
    II–V– diploma, prizes
  • Classification of Women and Men by age groups
    1st - 3rd place – small gifts

    Age Group Classifications for Women and Men

    Places 1–3 – diploma and small gifts.

    Age group classifications will be conducted in the following categories:

    A. Senior I Men – 20 / Senior I Women – 20
    (18–29 years) – born 2008–1997

    B. Senior II Men – 30 / Senior II Women – 30
    (30–39 years) – born 1996–1987

    C. Masters Men – 40 / Masters Women – 40
    (40–49 years) – born 1986–1977

    D. Veteran I Men – 50 / Veteran I Women – 50
    (50–59 years) – born 1976–1967

    E. Veteran II Men – 60 / Veteran II Women – 60
    (60–69 years) – born 1966–1957

    F. Veteran III Men – 70 / Veteran III Women – 70
    (70–79 years) – born 1956–1947.

    External Assistance Rules

    On all DFBG races, organized external assistance along the course is prohibited.

    Participants may receive assistance only within the designated aid stations (checkpoints), where support is allowed in the form of drinks, food, equipment, or other supplies.

    Depending on the course layout, crew/support assistance is not permitted at the following checkpoints:

    • A1 – Przełęcz Gierałtowska

    • A3 – Międzygórze GOPR

    • A12 – Srebrna Góra (Suspension Bridge)

    Failure to comply with these rules may result in a time penalty or disqualification.

    Checkpoint map: https://bit.ly/3GtQYtt

Mandatory gear

  • Mobile phone switched on for the duration of the race (with activated roaming)
  • Drinking cup or bottle (there will be no plastic disposable cups at the aid stations!)
  • Race bib and timing chip – provided by the race organizer
  • ID card or passport
  • Safety blanket

Recommended gear

  • Running pack or belt for carrying the gear
  • Cap or multifunctional buff-type neck warmer
  • Wind-proof jacket with long sleeves (hood not required)
  • Water bottle or hydration system with capacity of min. 1 liter
  • Whistle
  • GPS device with uploaded race course track
  • Course maps - provided by the race organizer
  • Casualty insurance policy

Assistance

External Assistance Rules

On all DFBG races, organized external assistance along the course is prohibited.

Participants may receive assistance only within the designated aid stations (checkpoints), where support is allowed in the form of drinks, food, equipment, or other supplies.

Depending on the course layout, crew/support assistance is not permitted at the following checkpoints:

  • B1 – Przełęcz Lądecka

    Failure to comply with these rules may result in a time penalty or disqualification.

Checkpoint map: https://bit.ly/3GtQYtt

 

DFBG & SALOMON RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

DFBG reklama

Profile and check points See the details

Profile and check points

Course map and gpx track for downloading

Downloads

Route in GPX

Partners

Strategic Partner:

Salomon

Honorary Patronage:

Marszałek Województwa Dolnośląskiego
Wojewoda Dolnośląski

Gold Partner:

Kurort Lądek-Zdrój
Suunto
Petzl
Fortuna
Dolny Śląsk
Volvo V-Motors
Buff

Silver Partner:

Shokz
Odlo

Bronze Partner:

ZmianyZmiany
jemy jemy
LaQ
Staropolanka
Bebeto
Profi

Partner:

Festiwal Górski
Hotel Holimo
Drukarnia MJP
ITRA
Itra_1
Polski Caravaning
Idea Plus
226
Basen Wodny Świat
Bardo Camp
Tatra Store
Gu
GAC

Organizational Partner:

Centrum Kultury i Rekreacji Lądek-Zdrój
Inkubator Przedsiębiorczości  Lądek-Zdrój
Kudowa Zdrój
Kudowskie Centrum Kultury i Sportu
Gmina Bardo
Willa Marianna
Uzdrowisko Lądek-Długopole S.A.
COS Duszniki Zdrój
Szczelinka
Złoty Jar
Park Narodowy Gór Stołowych
Lasy Państwowe
GOPR Sudety
Medical Partners
Dadadesign
Coffe Ride
Polska Misja Medyczna
Hotel Lido
 Nie Szkodzi

Partner runs:

Bieg Rzeźnika
Gorce Ultra Trail
Ultra Beskid Sport
Łemkowyna Ultra Trail
Chojnik
Love Las
Ultra Trail Małopolska
Baran Trail Race
Jura Run
Pieniny Ultra Trail
Bieg Oborygenta

Media Patronage:

bieganie pl
racepace.pl
Magazyn na Szczycie
Kingruner
Run And Travel
Ultra Women