ONWF Nordic Walking

ONWF Nordic Walking

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The Messenger of Original Nordic Walking from Finland since 1997 - www.onwf.org

The goal of the World Original Nordic Walking Federation (ONWF) is to encourage people everywhere to enhance their wellbeing through the practise of fitness walking. To further this the ONWF undertakes to establish itself as the vanguard of the principles of Nordic Walking and to serve the entire community from grass roots individuals to clubs, fitness associations, public bodies and national or i

23/08/2026

THE WORLD IS STILL IN BEŁCHATÓW. THE EMOTIONS ARE STILL RISING. AND TODAY WE WRITE HISTORY! 🎥⚡

After two unforgettable days filled with the opening ceremony, the parade of nations, relay battles and fierce competition over 5 km, 10 km and 20 km, we have reached the FINAL DAY of the OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships 2026.

Nearly 1,000 athletes from 23 countries have created something truly extraordinary in Poland. The strongest Nordic Walking athletes in the world, World and European Champions, national teams and the entire international Nordic Walking family are still here with us.

And today… one last, enormous challenge remains. 🔥

For the first time in the history of these Championships, the European Championship marathon will be held over the full 42 km distance!

And that’s not all – today we will also crown the European Champions in the 42 km marathon relay! Teams will complete the full marathon distance as 4 × 10.5 km, competing in mixed, men’s and women’s categories. 🔥🏆

42 KM. HOURS OF FIGHTING. ENDURANCE. TECHNIQUE. CHARACTER.
ONE GOAL – THE TITLE OF EUROPEAN CHAMPION. 🏆

📅 DAY 3 – SUNDAY, 23 AUGUST

🔥 09:00 – European Championship 42 km Race
Men and women – age categories

🔥 09:15 – European Championship 42 km Relay Race – 4 × 10.5 km
* mixed teams
* men’s teams
* women’s teams

🏆 17:00 – European Champions Award Ceremony
* OPEN and age categories – 42 km
* 42 km relays – 4 × 10.5 km

23 COUNTRIES. NEARLY 1,000 ATHLETES. THREE DAYS OF INCREDIBLE EMOTIONS. AND ONE FINAL CHAPTER TO WRITE. 🌍❤️

🎥 WATCH, CHEER, SHARE AND EXPERIENCE THIS HISTORIC FINAL DAY WITH US!

Today we will meet the athletes and teams who can proudly say: WE ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS OVER 42 KM! 🏆🔥

⚡ BEŁCHATÓW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION! ⚡

Photos from ONWF Nordic Walking's post 22/08/2026

👑🏆 EUROPEAN NORDIC WALKING CHAMPIONSHIPS BEŁCHATÓW 2026 – RESULTS AND NEW CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE! 🏆👑

What an unforgettable weekend! 🌧️ The European Nordic Walking Championships in Bełchatów proved to be the biggest and most important event of this World League season! The rain and demanding weather conditions tried their best, but they couldn't defeat your spirit. You showed incredible resilience, true sportsmanship, and an unbreakable passion for Nordic Walking on the track! 🔥

Check out the full results and the updated World League rankings below:
👉 Full results: www.onw.la/BelchatowME
👉 Updated World League ranking: www.onw.la/worldrank26

👑MEET OUR NEWLY CROWNED EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS!👑
Achieving these times in such tough conditions is absolutely mind-blowing. Let's give a massive round of applause to the best of the best who conquered the European distances and demonstrated absolute mastery of technique! 👇

🏆 5 KM OPEN
Men:
🥇 Marcin Rosak (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) 🇵🇱 – 00:27:31
🥈 Pedro Romero Delgado 🇪🇸 – 00:28:11
🥉 Piotr Stępak (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) 🇵🇱 – 00:28:47

Women:
🥇 Hanna Krajewska (KS NORDIC WALKING PIŁA) 🇵🇱 – 00:31:24
🥈 Agnieszka Mielecka (Polipack Team GWE) 🇵🇱 – 00:31:27
🥉 Magdalena Dąbrowska 🇵🇱 – 00:31:32

🏆 10 KM OPEN
Men:
🥇 Tomasz Marczak (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) 🇵🇱 – 00:58:46
🥈 Jacek Witucki (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) 🇵🇱 – 00:59:00
🥉 Artur Wołoszka (KS NW Bełchatów) 🇵🇱 – 00:59:07

Women:
🥇 Agnieszka Sosnowska (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) 🇵🇱 – 01:04:19
🥈 Ganna Kukhar (Khmelnytskyi UNWF) 🇺🇦 – 01:05:57
🥉 Agnieszka Benke-Lasota (Nordic Walking Lubasz) 🇵🇱 – 01:06:00

🏆 20 KM OPEN
Men:
🥇 Pedro Romero Delgado 🇪🇸 – 01:58:58
🥈 Daniel Romanowski (Katowicki Nordic Walking) 🇵🇱 – 02:05:21
🥉 Maciej Kłos (Polipack Team GWE) 🇵🇱 – 02:06:07

Women:
🥇 Małgorzata Kubiszyn (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) 🇵🇱 – 02:16:36
🥈 Ewa Raciborska (ESJA TEAM) 🇵🇱 – 02:16:43
🥉 Laura Ramos Bejarano (C.D. Nordic Walking Sevilla) 🇪🇸 – 02:18:24

🏆 5 KM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (MD/FD)
Men (MD):
🥇 Maciej Stanecki 🇵🇱 – 00:30:49
🥈 Rafał Toporek (Polipack Team GWE) 🇵🇱 – 00:31:18
🥉 Andrzej Gawin 🇵🇱 – 00:33:42

Women (FD):
🥇 Aleksandra Witczuk (Luki Team Polska) 🇵🇱 – 00:35:21
🥈 Justyna Kalisiak (KS NW Bełchatów) 🇵🇱 – 00:36:17
🥉 Marianna Pędzich 🇵🇱 – 00:36:27

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY CLASSIFICATION
🥇 Czekalak Family – 151 pts
🥈 P***a Family – 138 pts
🥉 Gelmuda Family – 120 pts

💚 GREEN CARDS - EUROPEAN MASTERS OF TECHNIQUE 💚
Special recognition for flawless Nordic Walking technique at the European Championships goes to:
🟢 Alicja Zdrzałek (NWC SPALATUM) 🇭🇷
🟢 Szymon Sypniewski (Triton Konin) 🇵🇱
🟢 Katarzyna Majewska (NW Piła Team) 🇵🇱

👑 THE ROYAL DISTANCE AWAITS!👑
But wait, the emotions aren't over yet! Tomorrow kicks off the ultimate challenge, the royal Marathon distance! 🏃‍♂️ Stay tuned and keep a close eye on our page for the results from tomorrow's epic rivalry!

🤍❤️ MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!🤍❤️
We want to send a huge shoutout and congratulations to absolutely EVERYONE who crossed the finish line! Regardless of your time or placement, battling through the rain at a championship of this caliber is an achievement in itself. You gave it your all, and you should be extremely proud of yourselves! Great job! 👏💪

Check out the full results and the updated World League rankings below:
👉 Full results: www.onw.la/BelchatowME
👉 Updated World League ranking: www.onw.la/worldrank26

Photos from ONWF Nordic Walking's post 22/08/2026

💥 ATOMIC ENERGY ON THE TRACK! THE RELAY RESULTS ARE IN! 💥

Yesterday, the ONWF World Cup in Bełchatów didn't just bring the heat it unleashed pure atomic energy! The 4x2km relay races were an absolute explosion of speed, phenomenal teamwork, and unstoppable Nordic Walking passion. Every single step on that course generated enough power to light up the whole city!

We witnessed epic handoffs, tears of joy, and battles right down to the final millimeter. Huge congratulations to all 37 unique teams that created this spectacular show!

Here are the magnificent TOP 3 teams from each category that stood on the podium:

👫 MIXED RELAY (MIX)
🥇 1. KS NW Bełchatów LEGION – 0:49:35 🇵🇱
🥈 2. Nordic Walking Sevilla – 0:50:27 🇪🇸
🥉 3. Sportovní unie NW ČR – 0:52:34 🇨🇿

🏃‍♀️ WOMEN'S RELAY (FEMALE)
🥇 1. K.S. Victoria Potęgowo 1 – 0:49:08 🇵🇱
🥈 2. KS NW Piła - AS Team – 0:49:48 🇵🇱
🥉 3. Ukraine team – 0:51:43 🇺🇦

🏃‍♂️ MEN'S RELAY (MALE)
🥇 1. K.S. Victoria Potęgowo – 0:46:38 🇵🇱
🥈 2. Kobra Team – 0:47:58 🇵🇱
🥉 3. NORDIC SPORT 2021 – 0:49:27 🇵🇱

🏆 RELAY FOR ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES
🥇 1. Poland Mist Team Carlos – 0:57:31 🇵🇱
🥈 2. The Polish National Disabled Team – 0:58:30 🇵🇱
🥉 3. Gdynia Krosno Poland Team – 1:09:08 🇵🇱

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY RELAY (FAMILY)
🥇 1. Czekalak Family Team – 1:01:59 🇵🇱
🥈 2. Hirniak Family Team (KijOKi) – 1:02:18 🇵🇱
🥉 3. Rodzina Ostrowskich – 1:05:17 🇵🇱

🔥 Did your favorite team make the cut? Want to see the full times, team lineups, and check where the rest of our incredible warriors placed?

⚡BEŁCHATOW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION.⚡

Read the full, detailed coverage and official standings on our website right now! 👇
🔗 www.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/news/relay-results-european-nordic-walking-championships-2026-belchatow
🔗 www.onw.la/worldrank26

22/08/2026

THE WORLD IS STILL IN POLAND. THE WORLD IS STILL IN BEŁCHATÓW. AND TODAY IT’S TIME FOR THE BIGGEST SPORTING BATTLES! 🎥⚡

After an incredible opening ceremony, the parade of nations and the first championship emotions during the relay races, we now enter Day 2 of the OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships 2026.

Nearly 1,000 athletes from 23 countries are ready to fight for the titles of European Champions. On one course, we will see the best athletes in the world, current World and European Champions, and representatives from many corners of the globe.

Today is the sporting cherry on top! 🔥
5 km. 10 km. 20 km. Hundreds of athletes. One goal – THE TITLE OF EUROPEAN CHAMPION! 🏆

🎥 Throughout the day, Grzegorz Nakonieczny and Łukasz Witczuk will bring you all the emotions straight from Bełchatów – live commentary, interviews, conversations and everything happening at the heart of the biggest Nordic Walking event of 2026.

📅 DAY 2 – SATURDAY, 22 AUGUST

🔥 09:00 – European Championship 20 km Race
Men and women – age categories

🔥 09:15 – European Championship 10 km Race
Men and women – age categories

🏆 13:00 – European Champions Award Ceremony
OPEN and age categories for 20 km and 10 km, plus 4 × 2 km relays

🔥 14:30 – European Championship 5 km Race
Men, men with disabilities and children with guardians

🔥 15:30 – European Championship 5 km Race
Women and women with disabilities

🏆 17:30 – European Champions Award Ceremony
OPEN, age categories, people with disabilities and families – 5 km

🎶 19:30 – CITY DANCE PARTY
📍 Narutowicz Square, Bełchatów city centre

23 COUNTRIES. NEARLY 1,000 ATHLETES. THE BEST OF THE BEST. ONE NORDIC WALKING FAMILY. 🌍❤️

🎥 WATCH THE LIVE STREAM, CHEER, SHARE IT AND EXPERIENCE WITH US THE DAY WHEN NEW EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS WILL BE CROWNED!

⚡ BEŁCHATÓW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION! ⚡

🇵🇱🔥 NAJWAŻNIEJSZA IMPREZA NORDIC WALKING 2026 STARTUJE W POLSCE! KIBICUJMY BIAŁO-CZERWONYM! 🔥🇵🇱 21/08/2026

🔥🌍 THE BIGGEST NORDIC WALKING SHOW OF 2026 STARTS NOW – THE OPEN ONWF NORDIC WALKING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, LIVE FROM BEŁCHATÓW! 🌍🔥

THE WORLD IS IN POLAND. THE WORLD IS IN BEŁCHATÓW. AND WE ARE GOING LIVE! 🎥⚡

Nearly 1,000 athletes from 25 countries and 4 continents have arrived in Bełchatów. From the USA to Taiwan, World and European Champions, top athletes, coaches, judges and leading figures of international Nordic Walking are all here – including Marko Kantaneva, the creator of Nordic Walking!

🇫🇮 🇵🇱 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇭🇰 🇮🇸 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇧🇾 🇱🇹 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇹🇼 🇪🇸 🇸🇰 🇷🇸 🇭🇺

For the next three days, Bełchatów becomes the WORLD CAPITAL OF NORDIC WALKING.

🎥 Your live guides will be Grzegorz Nakonieczny and Łukasz Witczuk – experienced coaches and recognised champions, bringing you commentary, interviews and the biggest emotions straight from the heart of the event.

⚡ Bełchatów is famous for its energy – and today that energy comes from nearly 1,000 Nordic Walking athletes!

📅 DAY 1 – FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST

🇪🇺 18:00 – Official Opening Ceremony
🌍 Welcome of national teams and Parade of Flags
⚖️ Swearing-in of judges and competitors
🎶 Artistic performance

🔥 19:30 – European Championship 4 × 2 km Relay
• mixed 2+2
• people with disabilities 2+2
• families

🔥 20:45 – European Championship 4 × 2 km Relay
• women
• men

25 COUNTRIES. 4 CONTINENTS. NEARLY 1,000 ATHLETES. ONE NORDIC WALKING FAMILY. 🌍❤️

🎥 JOIN THE LIVE STREAM, SHARE IT AND EXPERIENCE HISTORY WITH US!

⚡ BEŁCHATÓW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION! ⚡

🇵🇱🔥 NAJWAŻNIEJSZA IMPREZA NORDIC WALKING 2026 STARTUJE W POLSCE! KIBICUJMY BIAŁO-CZERWONYM! 🔥🇵🇱 Bełchatów staje się dziś światową stolicą Nordic Walking! 🌍Na sta...

Photos from ONWF Nordic Walking's post 21/08/2026

🇭🇷🔥 PROFESSIONAL ONWF NORDIC WALKING INSTRUCTOR & ACTIVE LEADER COURSES ARE COMING TO CROATIA & THE BALKANS – MEET OUR NEW MASTER TRAINERS, JURAJ MIHELAC & ALICJA ZDRZAŁEK! !

Today we are proud to introduce two exceptional people who will play an important role in the further development of Nordic Walking education in Croatia and across the Balkans.

🥢 JURAJ MIHELAC 👉 www.onw.la/JurajMihelac

Juraj is one of the most highly educated Nordic Walking professionals in the region.

He started his Nordic Walking journey in 2020 and has since completed education within several international organizations. He became an INWA National Trainer and referee, a member of the INWA Competition Committee and President of the CNWA Competition Committee.

In 2022, he founded NWC Spalatum and led the club to become one of the most successful and trophy-winning Nordic Walking clubs in Southeast Europe.

As leader of the Croatian national team, he helped athletes win more than 50 medals at international competitions, while also becoming a multiple medalist himself.

But Juraj’s experience goes far beyond sport.

For two years, he worked with the “Caspera” Association of Women with Cancer, achieving remarkable results in rehabilitation through Nordic Walking. His work has covered almost every dimension of our sport – rehabilitation, competition, education and judging.

In 2025, Juraj joined ONWF, completed our education pathway and became an ONWF Judge and Master Trainer.

🥢 ALICJA ZDRZAŁEK 👉 www.onw.la/AlicjaZdrzalek

Alicja is an experienced Nordic Walking athlete, instructor and educator whose greatest passion is technically correct, efficient and powerful Nordic Walking.

Her competitive journey began in 2022 during the Polish Half Marathon Championships in Tarnowskie Góry. Since then, she has competed in Poland, Croatia and the Czech Republic, as well as in World Cups, national championships and major international events.

Since 2024, she has been a member of NWC Spalatum in Split, where she also actively conducts Nordic Walking training sessions.

Her education includes INWA Instructor and Trainer qualifications, referee education, ONWF Instructor certification and, in 2026, ONWF Judge and Master Trainer qualifications.

Alicja has also gained valuable experience working with people with lower-limb prostheses, visually impaired participants and people recovering after cancer treatment.

And there is one thing that defines her approach above all:

💚 TECHNIQUE MATTERS.

Among her sporting achievements, she especially values the ONWF “green cards” awarded by judges for outstanding Nordic Walking technique.

For Alicja, speed and good technique should never be separated.

Together, Juraj and Alicja bring an incredible combination of competition experience, education, rehabilitation, judging and practical coaching.

And now comes the next chapter. 🔥

🇭🇷 ONWF education is growing strongly in Croatia!

Upcoming courses:

🥢 ONWF NORDIC WALKING INSTRUCTOR
📅 10–11 October 2026 ww.onw.la/CroatiaINWOctober
📅 14–15 November 2026 www.onw.la/CroatiaINWNovember

🥢 ONWF ACTIVE LEADER
📅 5 December 2026 www.onw.la/CroatiaActiveLeader

And there is more great news…

🌍 The courses will be open to participants from ALL BALKAN COUNTRIES!

Very soon we will announce the exact locations, registration details and the full programme.

Who is already waiting to earn one of the most recognizable Nordic Walking instructor qualifications in the world – now directly in Croatia and the Balkans? 🔥

20/08/2026

🎁🔥 THE CHAMPION’S PACKAGE IS READY - AND TOMORROW WE BEGIN! 🔥🎁

After months of preparation, training, planning and counting down the days… we are finally here.

🌍 TOMORROW, BEŁCHATÓW BECOMES THE CAPITAL OF NORDIC WALKING!

In just a few hours, we will begin the BIGGEST NORDIC WALKING EVENT IN EUROPE THIS YEAR – the 2026 Nordic Walking European Championships! 🏆🥢

Athletes from across Europe and around the world are already arriving. The flags are ready. The course is waiting. The medals are shining. And the atmosphere is building by the minute.

THIS IS IT.
THIS IS THE MOMENT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. ❤️🔥

And when you collect your Champion’s Package, we want you to feel from the very first moment that you are part of something truly special.

🎒 WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN YOUR CHAMPION’S PACKAGE?

👕 Official European Championships 2026 souvenir T-shirt
Something to remind you long after the event that you were part of one of Europe’s biggest Nordic Walking celebrations.
🏅 Unique European Championships medal
Not just a piece of metal. It’s a souvenir of all those kilometres of training, the emotions on the course and that special moment when you cross the finish line in Bełchatów.
🍽️ Meal voucher
Because after giving everything on the course, it’s time to recharge! 😉

And that’s not all – your package will also include products from our fantastic Partners! 🎁

FOR ADULTS 👇

🧬 Welsom – a healthy shot for an active day
🍺 Iguana 0% – something refreshing after all the sporting emotions
🍫 OM NOM NOMZ by SnackLab – a tasty snack that may disappear faster than an OPEN athlete on the final metres before the finish line! 😄
💊 MAXI KRZEM GOLD by Colfarm – one for every adult participant
💚 Be Slim by Colfarm – another addition prepared especially for our adult competitors
🥥 “Daleko Jeszcze?” 40 g bar – a cocoa-coconut snack full of natural energy. And the name? It literally means “Are we there yet?” – perfect for that moment on the course when you start asking yourself exactly that question! 😅

AND FOR OUR YOUNGEST CHAMPIONS 👇

🧃 Can Surprise – because every kids’ package deserves a little surprise!
🍓 Fruitusie by SnackLab – fruity crunchy snacks for our young athletes
🧬 Welsom – because our youngest competitors deserve their own healthy boost too!
🥥 “Daleko Jeszcze?” bar – a cocoa-coconut snack full of natural energy for our young champions as well
🚗 Lokomarin – supports wellbeing while travelling. With competitors coming to Bełchatów from so many different parts of the world… it may definitely come in handy! 🌍

This is exactly what we want you to take home from Bełchatów: not just a race bib, but the complete European Championships experience. ❤️

A T-shirt, a medal, a meal, products from our Partners… and, above all, emotions and memories that simply cannot be packed into any bag.

🔥 TOMORROW WE BEGIN.
🌍 TOMORROW EUROPE MEETS IN BEŁCHATÓW.
🥢 TOMORROW THE POLES HIT THE COURSE.
🏆 TOMORROW WE START WRITING THE NEXT CHAPTER OF NORDIC WALKING HISTORY!

ARE YOU READY? ❤️🔥

Remember that the graphic is for illustrative purposes only.

| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | Nordic Walking Poland | MCS Bełchatów | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów | Miasto Bełchatów | Sempertrans Bełchatów |

19/08/2026

🌍🔥 THE WORLD IS ALREADY ARRIVING IN BEŁCHATÓW!

Almost 1,000 Nordic Walkers from all over the world are about to meet in one place for the ONWF European Nordic Walking Championships! 🇵🇱🥢

And guess what? The first athletes from Taiwan 🇹🇼 and Hong Kong 🇭🇰 have JUST ARRIVED! ❤️

Thousands of kilometres behind them, one destination ahead — BEŁCHATÓW!

And judging by the video… they’re ready to do whatever it takes to get here. Even row all the way to Poland! 😂🚣

The countdown is almost over.
🌍 The world is coming.
🔥 Bełchatów is ready.
🥢 SEE YOU VERY SOON!

Photos from ONWF Nordic Walking's post 19/08/2026

🔥 TOP 10 LARGEST TEAMS AT THE 2026 NORDIC WALKING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🔥

Who’s coming by car, who’s taking a minibus, and who might need… a whole coach? 😄
One thing is certain – there will be no shortage of team spirit in Bełchatów!

Meet the 10 largest teams registered for the 2026 Nordic Walking European Championships 👇

🥇 KS NW Bełchatów – 70 athletes
The hosts are coming in force – 70 athletes! Bełchatów will have its very own Nordic Walking army! 😎
🔗 www.onw.la/KSNWBelchatow

🥈 C.D. Nordic Walking Sevilla – 31 athletes
Spanish energy, passion and 31 pairs of poles – things are heating up! 🇪🇸🔥
🔗 www.onw.la/CDNWSevilla

🥉 K.S. Victoria Potęgowo – 27 athletes
Victoria is coming for victories? The name certainly sets the bar high! 😉
🔗 www.onw.la/KSVictoriaPotegowo

4️⃣ NORDIC SPORT 2021 – 26 athletes
A big team, big ambitions and 52 poles ready for action! 💪
🔗 www.onw.la/NORDICSPORT2021

5️⃣ Baszta Bytów – 26 athletes
Baszta stands strong – and it looks like we’ll be seeing plenty of them in Bełchatów too! 🏰🥢
🔗 www.onw.la/BasztaBytow

6️⃣ Tatranky – 24 athletes
24 athletes in one team? That’s no longer just a team – that’s a Nordic Walking expedition! 😄
🔗 www.onw.la/Tatranky

7️⃣ NW CZŁAPSKI TEAM – 21 athletes
Experience, character and a strong squad – they’ll definitely be easy to spot on the course! ⚡
🔗 www.onw.la/NWCzlapskiTeam

8️⃣ Nordic Team Częstochowa – 21 athletes
Częstochowa is coming with a strong line-up – 21 reasons to watch out for them on the course! 👀
🔗 www.onw.la/NWTeamCzestochowa

9️⃣ Nordic Walking Kutná Hora – 19 athletes
A strong Czech team is heading to Bełchatów. We’re ready for you! 🇨🇿
🔗 www.onw.la/NWKutnaHora

🔟 WłóczyKije Gdynia – 17 athletes
From the Baltic coast straight to the European Championships – because poles were never meant to stand still! 🌊🥢
🔗 www.onw.la/WloczykijeGdynia

🌍 These are only the largest teams – in Bełchatów, athletes and clubs from many countries will come together for an unforgettable championship!

👉 Click the links, check the full team line-ups and meet the athletes we’ll see on the European Championships courses.

💬 And now the most important question: WHO ARE YOU CHEERING FOR?
Tag your team in the comments and show us which squad has the loudest supporters! 🔥



| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Nordic Walking Sevilla | Klub Sportowy Victoria Potęgowo | Nordic Walking Bytów | Nordic walking Kutná Hora | Nordic SPORT 2021 | WłóczyKije Gdynia | Nordic Team Częstochowa |

Photos from ONWF Nordic Walking's post 17/08/2026

🚨🥢 EUROPEAN NORDIC WALKING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EVERY ATHLETE COMING TO BEŁCHATÓW! 🌍🏆

The countdown is almost over! ❤️ Before You pack Your poles and head to Bełchatów, save this post – below You will find the updated Championship programme and the most important practical information to help You enjoy this extraordinary weekend to the fullest!

📍 BEŁCHATÓW, POLAND | 21–23 AUGUST 2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT CHANGE TO FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE!

You surprised us – in the best possible way! ❤️

So many of You have decided to compete in the European Championship 4 × 2 km Relays that, for Your safety and to provide the best possible racing conditions, we have decided to divide the relay competition into two starts.

Because of this change, the relay medal ceremony will NOT take place on Friday evening. Relay winners will be awarded on Saturday at 13:00, together with the 10 km and 20 km award ceremonies.

Please check the updated Friday schedule carefully!

📅 FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST – OPENING & RELAYS

16:00 – Athlete Accreditation Office opens
18:00 – Official Opening Ceremony
🌍 Welcome of national teams and Parade of Flags
⚖️ Oath of European Championship athletes and judges
🎭 Artistic programme

19:15 – Warm-up
19:30 – European Championship 4 × 2 km Relays: MIX 2+2, athletes with disabilities 2+2, family teams
20:45 – European Championship 4 × 2 km Relays: women’s and men’s teams
22:00 – End of relay competition

🏆 Relay medal ceremony: Saturday at 13:00!

🔥 SATURDAY, 22 AUGUST – 5 KM, 10 KM & 20 KM

07:30 – Athlete Accreditation Office opens
08:30 – Official opening of the competition and live online broadcast
08:45 – Warm-up: 20 km & 10 km
09:00 – European Championship 20 km Race – women and men, age categories
09:15 – European Championship 10 km Race – women and men, age categories
13:00 – Awards Ceremony: 20 km & 10 km OPEN and age categories + 4 × 2 km Relays 🏆
14:15 – Warm-up: 5 km – men, men with disabilities and children with guardians
14:30 – European Championship 5 km Race: men, men with disabilities and children with guardians
15:15 – Warm-up: 5 km – women
15:30 – European Championship 5 km Race: women and women with disabilities
17:30 – Awards Ceremony: 5 km OPEN, age categories, athletes with disabilities and families 🏆

🎶💃 19:30 – BEŁCHATÓW CITY DANCE PARTY!
📍 Plac Narutowicza, Bełchatów city centre

After the racing emotions, we celebrate together! Athletes from around the world, international music and a DJ who is already preparing songs from the countries participating in the Championships. Bring Your team, Your flag and plenty of energy! 🌍❤️

🏆 SUNDAY, 23 AUGUST – 42 KM MARATHON & MARATHON RELAYS

07:30 – Athlete Accreditation Office opens
08:30 – Official opening of the competition and live online broadcast
08:45 – Warm-up: 42 km & 4 × 10.5 km Relays
09:00 – European Championship 42 km Race – women and men, age categories
09:15 – European Championship 4 × 10.5 km Relays: MIX, men’s and women’s teams
17:00 – Awards Ceremony: 42 km OPEN and age categories + 4 × 10.5 km Relays + team classification 🏆
18:00 – Official Closing Ceremony of the European Championships ❤️🌍

💧 WATER – REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR REUSABLE BOTTLE!

We want to make sure You stay properly hydrated throughout the Championships.

Water will be available from a water tanker, and additional 20-litre water containers will be placed around the event area. Disposable cups will also be provided.

However, we strongly encourage every athlete to bring their own reusable bottle or sports bidon. You will be able to refill it whenever You need and keep Your water with You for longer. 💧🌱

🏨 STILL LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION?

If You haven’t booked Your accommodation yet – don’t worry! We have prepared a list of recommended accommodation options for Championship participants.

👉 Check the recommended accommodation options on the official Championship website:
www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com

❤️ SAVE THIS POST AND SHARE IT WITH YOUR TEAM!

We are preparing every detail so that when You arrive in Bełchatów, You can focus on Your race, the emotions and experiencing an unforgettable international Nordic Walking celebration.

Pack Your poles. Bring Your national flag. Don’t forget Your reusable bottle.

And most importantly… bring Your fighting spirit! 🔥🥢

The Nordic Walking world is coming to Bełchatów.

SEE YOU AT THE START LINE! 🌍🏆

⚡ BELCHATOW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION ⚡

| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów | Miasto Bełchatów | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Nordic Walking Poland | Sempertrans Bełchatów | Nadleśnictwo Bełchatów | MCS Bełchatów | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie |

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