Małopolska is a place that attracts sports enthusiasts, offering them extremely diverse conditions and opportunities for practicing sports, both winter and summer.
Małopolska Region is a region in which part of the Tatras, Beskids, Pieniny and Gorce are located. These mountain ranges have excellent conditions for practicing various mountain sports, such as skiing, climbing, trekking or mountain running, which are gaining more and more supporters every year.
In addition to the mountains, Małopolska Region has also picturesque valleys, lakes, rivers, and forests, which are conducive to hiking, cycling, or kayaking. These areas are ideal for practicing sports such as running, cycling, or swimming.
Thanks to its location and the possibility of practicing many sports disciplines at any time of the year, the Region has become a leader in sports events of the World Championship and European Championship rank, popularizing sports in Małopolska Region during international events, while promoting Małopolska Region as a region prepared to host top-level sports events.
Sports promotion in Małopolska Region takes place during, among others: Ski Jumping World Cup, Małopolska Mountain Race, Limanowa Hill Climb, Hubert Jerzy Wagner Memorial, Cavaliada Kraków, Małopolska Mountain Runs in Krynica-Zdrój, as well as during Pieniny Ultra-Trail®.