This year marks the 14th anniversary of Poland joining the structures of the European Union. To mark the occasion, the Jerzy Szmajdziński Foundation and the SLD District Council in Bolesławiec, as the organisers, invite everyone to the “Lower Silesian European Runs in Memory of Jerzy Szmajdziński – Bolesławiec 2018.”

This is a continuation of the runs organised in Bolesławiec to popularise and promote running as a form of physical activity. The runs were named the “Lower Silesian European Runs in Memory of Jerzy Szmajdziński” in remembrance of him.

Jerzy Szmajdziński was a member of parliament representing our region. He never forgot about it. He always supported the local authorities and institutions of Lower Silesia in a friendly, active and effective manner. He earned respect and sympathy through his knowledge, openness and modesty. He always helped people.

The Foundation invites schoolchildren and adults to participate in the sporting event, as the “Lower Silesian European Runs in Memory of Jerzy Szmajdziński – Bolesławiec 2018” are, by design, open to everyone and intended for all those who enjoy competition in the spirit of fair play.

The memorial event is held under the honorary patronage of: Małgorzata Sekuła-Szmajdzińska, Lidia Geringer de Oedenberg – Member of the European Parliament, Marek Dyduch Chair of the Lower Silesian SLD Council in Wrocław and Councillor of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship Assembly, Andrzej Dobrowolski – President of the Jerzy Szmajdziński Foundation, Stanisław Chwojnicki – Chair of the SLD District Council in Bolesławiec and full-time Member of the Bolesławiec County Board.

The event will begin on Sunday, July 1, at 10:00 with participant registration. The start and finish will be on Spacerowa Street by the MOSiR swimming pool, at the race office.

The runs will take place in age groups and sporting categories

  • primary schools and lower-secondary schools, children up to 17 years of age (date of birth determines eligibility): 4,000 m
  • Nordic Walking Open and people with disabilities: 4,000 m
  • Open running category, ages 17–65: 8,000 m, two laps
  • seniors over 65 years of age: 4,000 m

Attractive prizes have been prepared for the winners and participants, sponsored by:

  • The Jerzy Szmajdziński Foundation
  • Bolesławiec County Councillors Stanisław Chwojnicki and Ryszard Kalus
  • The SLD District Council in Bolesławiec
  • Businesses and institutions of Bolesławiec
  • STW in Bolesławiec, Ryszard Mach,
  • FNK Manufaktura Zwierz Smoleński Sp J and others

Invitations are extended by:

President of the Jerzy Szmajdziński Foundation Andrzej Dobrowolski, Chair of the SLD District Council in Bolesławiec Stanisław Chwojnicki, Deputy Chair of the SLD District Council in Bolesławiec Piotr Hetel, Secretary of the SLD District Council in Bolesławiec Janusz Latoch.