Information about the event

European Nordic Walking Championships – Bełchatów

We are proud to invite you to Bełchatów for the European Nordic Walking Championships – a top-level event bringing together the best Nordic Walking athletes from across Europe.
After the successful organization of the World Cup stage in Bełchatów, the time has come for the next milestone: hosting a Continental Championship.

This prestigious event will be a true celebration of Nordic Walking at the highest European level. Bełchatów will become the meeting point for elite athletes, national teams, judges, coaches and the entire international Nordic Walking community. It is a unique opportunity to compete for European titles, gain valuable ranking points and measure yourself against the strongest competitors on the continent.

The European Championships offer professional organization, challenging and scenic routes, championship medals and trophies, and an unforgettable international atmosphere. Beyond competition, the event is also about unity, fair play and shared values that define Nordic Walking worldwide.

Bełchatów has already proven its organizational excellence on the global stage. Now it is ready to host Europe’s finest. If you are looking for a true highlight of the season, a Continental Championship that combines sport, passion and international prestige – Bełchatów is the place to be.

Meet the European Champions of the 2025 Season!

Distance 5 KM:
M: Pedro Romero Delgado
K: Iryna Oliinyk

Distance 10 KM:
M: Tom Wermuth
K: Veronica Jerez Mira

Distance 20 KM:
M: Pedro Romero Delgado
K: Elżbieta Wojciechowska
 

Rank of the Continental Championship - points conversion factor 5000 (so many points are scored by the best player)

The points you earn count in the following cycles:
- World Nordic Walking League

Regulations of the Nordic Walking World League→ 
Frequently asked questions and answers to them→ FAQ

The exact address of the town of the competition: Czapliniecka 96, 97-400 Bełchatów

Patronage

The European Championships Bełchatów, Poland 2026 will be held under the patronage of:

• World Original Nordic Walking Federation (ONWF) – the largest organization in the world

• Ministry of Sport and Tourism

• Polish Committee of Non-Olympic Sports

In Poland, the event patronage and main organizers are:

• Nordic Walking Bełchatów Sports Club

• Nordic Walking Poland

Media partners of the European Championships Bełchatów, Poland 2026:

• TVP3

• Radio Eska

• Twój Kurier Regionalny

Strategic sponsor:
(to be announced)

Event partners:

• Marshal’s Office of the Łódź Voivodeship

• City of Bełchatów

• Bełchatów County

• Bełchatów Municipality

• Municipal Sports Center in Bełchatów

• County Sports Center in Bełchatów

Accommodation

Elbest Hotels – special rates for participants of the European Championships Bełchatów, Poland 2026 upon providing the password “Nordic Walking”. Accommodation available on very favorable terms at the Sport Hotel in the center of Bełchatów and Hotel Wodnik, 13 km from Bełchatów.
Bookings: https://sporthotel.pl/ and https://hotel-wodnik.com.pl/

Rezydencja Dwór Polski – special rates for participants of the European Championships Bełchatów, Poland 2025 upon providing the password “Nordic Walking”.
Phone reservations: +48 602 219 180 or +48 604 973 974
Online booking: recepcja@dworpolski.com

Kubuś Restaurant – hotel rooms with full-board option; very attractive prices for participants of the European Championships Bełchatów, Poland 2025 upon providing the password “Nordic Walking”.
Contact: +48 571 802 242, +48 512 490 140
E-mail: biuro@restauracjakubus.pl

Makara Resort – Valley of Five Ponds – located 14 km from the event venue. A guesthouse by the fishing area “u Makary” offering rooms and apartments. Very attractive prices for participants of the European Championships Bełchatów, Poland 2025 upon providing the password “Nordic Walking”.
Contact: +48 508 777 514; e-mail: makararesort@interia.pl
The facility also offers car rental services Makara Cars, tel. +48 664 849 841

County Sports Center – gym hall accommodation available free of charge. Requirement: own sleeping bag and mat. Toilets and showers are provided.
Reservations via e-mail: league@nordicwalking.pro (please include name and surname, contact phone number, and accommodation dates).

GROBLA Agritourism – holiday cottages by the wetlands; phone reservations: +48 798 639 189
E-mail: lpaweloszek@vp.pl

“Przy Patykach” Holiday Cottages – located 12 km from the event village; available options include new brick cottages for 4 people or wooden cottages for 8 people.
Contact: +48 512 335 991 (please call until successful contact).

Accommodation Bełchatów – phone contacts:
Domiechowice: +48 506 116 772; +48 506 116 885
Grabowa Street 61: +48 507 867 538
Kolejowa Street 13: +48 601 838 173

Sami Swoi Noclegi – comprehensive accommodation rental services in Bełchatów and Łódź
Reservations: +48 535 044 477

Organizers: Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów, Nordic Walking Poland, ONWF

Event program

21 August 2026 (Friday)

• opening of the athletes’ accreditation office

• official opening ceremony of the championships

• welcome of athletes from participating countries, flag parade

• oath of the World Cup judges

• artistic program

• European Championships relay races 4 × 2 km
  (men’s, women’s, mixed 2+2, athletes with disabilities 2+2, family relays)

22 August 2026 (Saturday)

• individual European Championships competitions over 5 km
  (open category, age categories, athletes with disabilities categories, family category)

• individual European Championships competitions over 10 km
  (open category, age categories)

• individual European Championships competitions over 20 km
  (open category, age categories)

23 August 2026 (Sunday)

• individual European Championships competitions over the marathon distance 42 km
  (open category, age categories)

• European Championships relay races 4 × 10.5 km
  (men’s, women’s and mixed 2+2 relays)