Polish Rally of Legends 2026 in Polanica-Zdrój

Polish Rally of Legends Returns to Polanica-Zdrój in 2026

The third edition of the Polish Rally of Legends will take place from 27 to 29 August 2026. The organiser, Auto Moto Klub Kłodzko, has confirmed the return to Polanica-Zdrój and Zieleniec as host of one of the most eagerly awaited rally events of the season. Preparations are led by Michał Majewski and Daniel Trzciński, who have announced the key details of the event.

In only two editions the event has earned cult status, not just on the domestic scene but on the international motorsport stage as well. Fans have christened it the "National Rally Holiday", and the name is no exaggeration.

The rally brings legendary machines from rallying history together with the current stars of the discipline. The routes run through the scenic terrain of the Kłodzko Valley. The previous edition covered almost 290 kilometres in total, a figure that impresses any motorsport enthusiast.

The Scale of the Third Edition

This year's route will cover around 66 kilometres of special stages, with a total rally distance of roughly 320 kilometres. The entry list will hold between 120 and 130 carefully selected crews. Given the enormous level of interest, the organisers have introduced a pre-selection process intended to guarantee the highest standard of competition.

A Three Day Programme

The event is spread across three days, each with its own character. Thursday is given over to formalities, scrutineering and the press conference, and the day closes with the ceremonial start in Park Zdrojowy.

On Friday fans will see two city stages in the centre of Polanica-Zdrój, and in the evening the redesigned Kłodzko stage. It has gained new roads and roundabouts while keeping the iconic parts of the route, including the famous section by the BP station.

Saturday brings the classic format of three loops with three special stages. For spectators that means more than 300 passes without having to move between locations.

Grönholm, Schwarz and the Polish Legends

Stars of world motorsport will be on the start list. It features Marcus Grönholm, twice World Rally Champion, and Armin Schwarz, European Champion and a WRC veteran. The special guests also include the Polish legends Tomasz Czopik and Maciej Wisławski, both looking forward to a return behind the wheel and to the co-driver's seat.

Two Competition Categories

The competition is split into two categories. The timed class is for cars that strictly match historic WRC homologations. The show class, run without timing, focuses on spectacular driving and on presenting cars whose homologations have expired but which still delight with their looks and their sound.

Only licensed drivers in legally registered rally cars will be admitted to the competition, which keeps the event safe and professional.

Free Entry and the Service Park

The organisers consistently put the spectator first. Entry to all viewing points is free. A centralised Service Park will be set up in Polanica-Zdrój, where more than 120 cars will be parked along one long avenue, letting fans look over the machines and meet the drivers. The programme is rounded out by exhibitions of rally memorabilia, scale models and official merchandise stands.

"We are doing this rally for the fans," said Daniel Trzciński. "We want whole families to be able to enjoy this atmosphere without worrying about the household budget."

The Region, the Partners and the Interest

The event draws crowds of fans to the region every year. Local tourism businesses are already feeling the effect of the date being announced. Hotels and restaurants around Polanica-Zdrój report rising interest in bookings for the August weekend of 2026.

Auto Moto Klub Kłodzko can count on solid support from partners. The main partner of the event is NAC. The rally is also supported by Hotel Polanica Resort and Spa, Gazmot Motorsport and Motowizja, among others, alongside a range of further companies from the automotive industry and the media.

Where to Find Information

The organisers have already published a visualisation of the entry list. The official, full list of competitors is available on the rally website at https://prl.org.pl. Those interested can follow updates and check entries directly on the organiser's portal.

The announcement is also available on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL_SS_DBfuE

The announcement reel is on Facebook as well: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1660384668795741

What Comes Next

Several months remain before the start, but interest in the event is already very high. Both fans and the owners of accommodation in the region are looking forward to August 2026.

The Polish Rally of Legends has cemented its position as one of the flagship events of the Polish rally calendar. Two editions were enough to build a loyal fan base and to attract the attention of international motorsport observers. The third instalment promises to be just as spectacular, and the Kłodzko Valley will once again become the centre of the rally world.

Update (October 2026): the fourth edition of the Polish Rally of Legends is scheduled for 26 to 28 August 2027, and Krzysztof Hołowczyc has already declared his wish to start. The details of that declaration are covered in Hołowczyc announces his start at the 4th Polish Rally of Legends.