TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon: registration is open! On April 19, 2026, run "through history"!
Online registration for next year's most important running event in Kraków – the TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon – has begun! Registration for runners who want to take on unique marathon route "through history" started on November 19, 2025 – exactly five months before the event. A total of 9,000 people will be able to take part in the 42 km and 195 m race, which will start (at 9:00 a.m.) and finish at Kraków's Main Market Square on April 19, 2026. As in the previous edition, the title sponsor of the 23rd edition of the event will be one of the largest economic entities in Poland – TAURON.
Through history
Organised since 2002, the Cracovia Marathon is the most important running event in Kraków. It is held under the motto "through history". Since 2014, the start and finish line of the marathon have been located on the Main Market Square, one of the most recognisable places in Kraków. Participants run past the city's most important monuments, such as the Cloth Hall, Wawel Royal Castle and "Na Skałce" church. They also pass modern buildings characteristic of the capital of Małopolska, such as the TAURON Arena Kraków, the ICE Kraków Congress Centre or the Father Bernatek footbridge. In 2005, the runners made their first appearance in Nowa Huta and returned there in 2018, after a five-year break.
Cracovia Marathon in numbers
The Cracovia Marathon is one of the most popular running events in Poland and the largest spring marathon over the royal distance in the country. It is also one of the most international Polish marathons, attracting a lot of interest from foreign participants. In previous editions of the Cracovia Marathon, we have hosted runners from 70 countries.
The attendance record was broken on April 6, 2025, when 6,426 people took part in the TAURON 22nd Cracovia Marathon – the most in the history of the event. Also a record 6,330 competitors also crossed the finish line. We hope to set another record in 2026 – the participant limit has been increased and 9,000 people will be able to take part in the TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon.
The route records of the Cracovia Marathon, both among men and women, were set during its 18th edition in 2019. They are respectively: for men 2:09:18 (Cyprian Kotut from Kenya) and for women 2:28:03 (Victoriya Khapilina from Ukraine).
Royal Running Triad 2025 and Gold Series 42
The TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon, together with the 19th Three Mounds' Run and the 12th Cracovia Royal Half Marathon, will form the 9th edition of the Royal Running Triad - those planning to win the trophy should also note in their calendar the dates of 20 September 2026 - for the 19th Three Mounds’ Run (registration begins in the third quarter of 2026) and 11 October 2026 for the 12th Cracovia Royal Half Marathon (registration begins at the end of the second quarter of 2026).
This year's TAURON 22nd Cracovia Marathon was the first race in the Gold Series 42 cycle – a new project that combines the Cracovia Marathon, the Warsaw Marathon, and the Poznań Marathon. During the TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon, the second award ceremony will take place – the Pegasus medals, which the participants of the challenge received for the first time on October 12, 2025, in Poznań. The organizers emphasize that this will be the next stage in the development of the Gold Series 42 and an important step in strengthening cooperation between the largest running centers in the country.
Run in the TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon and create history with us!
Registration for the TAURON 23rd Marathon
Online registration for the TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon is carried out via REGISTRATION FORM. Before registering, please read the REGULATIONS of the run. Online registrations will be accepted until 10 April 2026 or until the day on which the limit of starters is exhausted. If there will be vacancies left, registrations will still be available at the Competition Office - on 17-18 April 2026.
A valid entry is deemed to be a correctly completed entry form and payment of the entry fee. If payment is not made immediately after registration, the application is considered invalid.
Group registration
Group registration is possible. The minimum number of athletes that can be signed up in this way is 5 people. There is a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. Details on the group registration rules can be found HERE.
Terms of participation
There is a limit of 9,000 participants. The organiser reserves the right to change the above limit.
The run is open to persons who will be 18 years of age on 19 April 2026 at the latest.
To be classified, a competitor must run along the approved route and complete the run within the regulatory time of 6 hours.
Entry fee
PLN 190 – until 10.01.2026*
PLN 230 – from 11.01.2026 to 28.02.2026*
PLN 270 – from 01.03.2026 to 10.04.2026*
PLN 300 – 17-18.04.2026 at the Competition Office, in case the limit of participants is not reached.
* or until the limit of participants is reached
Payment of the entry fee can only be made via the PayU payment system up to 10 April 2026, directly after registering for participation or - in the case of not exceeding the limit of participants and accepting entries - at the Competition Office, at the aforementioned rate.
Failure to pay at the time of entry will result in removal from the start list.
The PayU system allows payment of the entry fee in EURO by converting the entry fee according to the EURO exchange rate on the day of payment. It is not possible to pay in EURO at the Competition Office.
It is possible to transfer the entry fee to another competitor – no later than April 16, 2026. Details in the REGULATIONS.
It is possible to purchase a voucher – a gift for a competitor. Check the detailed rules for purchasing a voucher.
T-shirt
Starter package does not include a T-shirt, and the Organiser does not act as an intermediary in the purchase of T-shirts. ASICS technical T-shirts can only be purchased through the electronic system operated by the registration service provider for the Run, after completing the registration process and paying the entry fee. The system operator has launched an additional tab where participants can select their T-shirt size and make the purchase. Prepaid T-shirts can be collected at the dedicated booth of the Technical Sponsor of the TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon – ASICS – located at the Competition Office. The price of the T-shirt is PLN 80.
Public transport
The Organiser provides free public transport within the City of Kraków on the day of the race for competitors who request this in advance by selecting the appropriate option in the registration form when registering. It will not be possible to select this option at a later date. Competitors will be entitled to use free public transport in the City of Kraków on the day of the race upon receiving a start number marked with a hologram issued by the organizational unit of the Municipality of Kraków responsible for public transport. The service will cover travel by trams and buses operating within the administrative boundaries of the City of Kraków. During the travel, the competitor will be required to have a start number with a hologram and to present it in case of ticket inspection. The Organiser is not responsible for the improper use of public transport by the competitor.
Attention! Please read the following documents:
Regulations of the TAURON 23rd Cracovia Marathon
Starter package pickup instructions
TAURON is the Title Sponsor of the 23rd Cracovia Marathon
As in 2025, the Title Sponsor of next year's largest spring marathon in Poland will be one of the largest energy companies in Poland – TAURON.
The TAURON Group actively supports various areas of social life – culture, art, education, sports, and business. Promoting physical activity and supporting mass sports has been part of the Company's strategy for years.
- We combine energy with a passion for sports, culture, and unique initiatives. We have been cooperating with the City of Kraków for many years, including as the Title Sponsor of TAURON Arena Kraków. We support events full of excitement, and the Cracovia Marathon is undoubtedly one of them. That is why we are proud to continue to be part of this unique event, which attracts thousands of running enthusiasts. Sport is not only about competition, but above all about the energy that we share with others. We invite everyone to participate in the Kraków’s marathon and experiencing unforgettable moments together! – encourages to participate Justyna Łukawska, Executive Director of Communications at TAURON Polska Energia.
- Cracovia Marathon is a unique running fest, which every year draws crowds of competitors from all over the world. Cooperation with a renowned partner such as TAURON allows us to develop this event and strengthen its prestige. We are delighted that, thanks to the support of the Title Sponsor, we can promote Kraków even better as a beautiful city with great traditions, including sporting ones, and attract an increasing number of runners – emphasizes Tomasz Marzec, Director of the Sports Infrastructure Management Board of Kraków.
As the largest electricity distributor in Poland, TAURON supplies energy to nearly 6 million customers. In addition to its business activities, the company is involved in educational and charitable initiatives, as well as sponsoring important cultural and sporting events. For another year, it is also part of the Cracovia Marathon team, whose route leads through the most famous places in Kraków, making this run not only a sporting challenge but also an unforgettable experience.