Ultrabalaton Trail

Q: How hard is the Ultrabalaton Trail 115km? A: Demanding by distance, not by gradient. At 18.6 m/km — one of the flattest 100km+ distances in the DTR database — the physical challenge is sustained endurance and pacing over 115km rather than climbing. The 36.7% maximum gradient on Climb 1 at km 51 and a technical descent in the final quarter (km 97.9) are brief exceptions in an otherwise runnable course. The 21-hour time limit requires a consistent minimum pace across all 115km.

Q: Is the Ultrabalaton Trail 115km a flat race? A: Largely, yes — but with sharp exceptions. Climbs average just 2.5% gradient across 115km, but the maximum pitch reaches 36.7% at km 51 and descents spike to −31.8%. Volcanic rock outcrops create short, technical scrambling moments in what is otherwise a very runnable lakeside course. Think: flat running interrupted by brief Balaton Uplands surprises.

Q: How much does the Ultrabalaton Trail 115km cost to enter? A: 32,900 HUF (~€75) at the current fee tier — approximately €0.92/km. Entry rises to 34,900 HUF (~€80) from June 1, 2026 and 36,900 HUF (~€85) from September 16. No administrative fees — only possible bank transaction costs.

Q: When does the 2026 Ultrabalaton Trail 115km take place? A: October 3, 2026, with a 7:00 AM start from Balatoni Élménypark, Csopak, on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, Hungary.