The stadium is named after Wiesław Maniak, a Polish Olympic sprinter who won a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
The track surface is constructed using high-performance synthetic materials designed to meet international athletic standards for spike traction and energy return.
The facility is integrated into a wider municipal sports complex managed by the Szczecin Sports and Recreation Centre (MOSRiR).
It is one of the few specialized facilities in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship certified for hosting official track and field championships.
The Miejski Stadion Lekkoatletyczny in Szczecin, named after Polish sprinter Wiesław Maniak, serves as the primary regional facility for professional athletics. It features a modern 400-meter synthetic track and infrastructure for various field disciplines including long jump, shot put, and pole vault. The venue regularly hosts regional and national-level track and field competitions. It serves as a training ground for local athletic clubs and individual athletes year-round. The facility is managed by MOSRiR, the municipal sports and recreation center of Szczecin. It includes grandstand seating for spectators during competitive events.
From the highest point of the main grandstand for a panoramic view of the track's full oval geometry.
Check the official MOSRiR event calendar before visiting to ensure the track is not reserved for a private competition or school event.
If you are a recreational runner, confirm public access rules for the track as professional training sessions often take priority.
Utilize the designated warm-up areas adjacent to the main track if the stadium is crowded.
Do not enter the central grass field if a competition or training session is in progress, as it is strictly off-limits to spectators.
Athletic footwear is strictly required on the track surface; spiked shoes are permitted only in designated competition lanes.
