VUT Vadlán Ultra Terep

Q: How hard is the VUT Vadlán Ultra Terep 87km? A: Technically demanding, particularly on descents. The average downhill gradient of −9.17% ranks steeper than ~73% of European ultras in the DTR database. Climb 3 at km 23.64 hits a 50.61% maximum gradient — hands-and-feet terrain in the first third of the race — and Descent 1 at km 41.79 reaches −45.27%. Dark forest soil after October rain makes both moments significantly harder.

Q: Is the VUT 87km a UTMB or ITRA qualifier? A: No. The 87km is not independently ITRA certified or UTMB Index listed. The VUT event holds an IAU Trail Label (2025 edition). The 108km is the only VUT distance with ITRA certification. Runners targeting qualification points should enter the 108km instead.

Q: How much does the VUT 87km cost to enter? A: 25,000 HUF (~€58) until June 30, 2026 — approximately €0.75/km. Unusually, this is the same early-window price as the 108km distance. Entry rises to 30,000 HUF (~€69) from July 1, 2026.

Q: When does the 2026 VUT 87km take place? A: October 3, 2026, with a 06:00 start from Kultúrhaus, Cserszegtomaj, Zala County, Hungary. The pre-dawn start means the first hour runs in darkness — a headlamp is required.