POLOGNE · Małopolskie / Podkarpackie (Beskid Niski)
UltraŁemkowyna 150km: Poland's Beskid Niski Night Traverse, Measured
Informations clés
Distance
150 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
549 PLN
€ / km
€0.88
Carpathian traverse classic: long ridge miles, remote sections, and a serious Polish ultra tradition.
UltraŁemkowyna 150 km is a point-to-point mountain trail race held on October 17, 2026 in southern Poland, starting at 01:00 in Krynica-Zdrój and finishing in Komańcza — a full traverse of the Beskid Niski range along the historic Main Beskid Trail. The course gains 5,860m and loses 5,970m (+39.1 m/km) across a symmetrical ridge profile: 38.8% uphill, 22.7% flat, 38.5% downhill. The race's defining feature is not its gradient but its conditions — the Beskid Niski is notorious for turning October trails into seas of mud, with multiple editions featuring knee-deep forest paths. The most technically demanding moment is Descent 1 at km 26.2: 304m over 1.86km at −16.4% average and −33.3% maximum — a steep muddy plunge in the first quarter. The biggest climb (376m, 7.38km) arrives at km 118.5, the final quarter, on legs that have covered the entire Beskid Niski. Entry costs €0.88/km (549 PLN current tier). Kraków (KRK) or Rzeszów (RZE) are approximately 173 minutes away by road. Running since 2014, the race drew approximately 212 finishers in 2025 against a 35-hour time limit. It suits experienced mountain ultra runners with strong technical descent ability and high tolerance for variable autumn Carpathian conditions.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
5,860m
D+/KM
39.1m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
Pente montante moyenne
7.8%
Pente descendante moyenne
-8%
Distribution du gradient de montée
| 2–5% | 21.5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 21.5 km | |
| 10–15% | 10.4 km | |
| 15–20% | 2.7 km | |
| 20%+ | 2 km |
Profil de parcours
AnalysedDétail du terrain
| 38.8% | Montée |
|---|---|
| 22.7% | Plat |
| 38.5% | Descente |
Terrain
Ascensions
Principales montées
| Rank | Length | Elevation gain | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.4 km · 376 m gain starts km 119 · avg 5.1% · max 14.5% | ||||
| 2 | 3.4 km · 368 m gain starts km 23 · avg 10.9% · max 25.8% | ||||
| 3 | 2.6 km · 334 m gain starts km 91 · avg 12.7% · max 23.8% |
Principales descentes
| Rank | Length | Elevation drop | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.9 km · 304 m drop starts km 26 · avg -16.3% · max -33.2% | ||||
| 2 | 3.2 km · 288 m drop starts km 30 · avg -9% · max -12.7% | ||||
| 3 | 2.8 km · 256 m drop starts km 94 · avg -9% · max -19.7% |
UltraŁemkowyna 150km: Poland's Beskid Niski Night Traverse, Measured
Why UltraŁemkowyna Is More Than a Gradient Problem: The Mud, the Night, and the Timing▼
Q: How hard is the UltraŁemkowyna 150km? A: One of the more demanding entries in the European 150km calendar — not primarily for its gradient (39.1 m/km, mid-database) but for the combination: a 01:00 night start, 22.7% flat terrain, notorious October Beskid Niski mud, and a 7.38km climb arriving at km 118.5 after 15–25 hours of running. Descent 1 at km 26.2 averages −16.4% over 1.86km — the race's sharpest early test.
Course Profile — Midnight Start, a −16% Descent at km 26, and the Longest Climb Saved for km 118▼
Q: Is UltraŁemkowyna 150km a UTMB qualifier? A: Yes — the race holds UTMB Index affiliation. It was also part of the Ultra Trail World Tour (UTWT) in 2018 as a discovery race. Check the current UTMB points value before entering if qualification is the primary goal.
€0.88/km for a UTMB-Indexed 150km Through Poland's Carpathians▼
Q: How much does UltraŁemkowyna 150km cost to enter? A: 549 PLN (~€132) at the current fee tier — approximately €0.88/km. Entry rises to 619 PLN (~€149) from May 16, 2026, and to 689 PLN (~€166) from September 10, 2026. No additional fees beyond payment processor charges.
Getting to Krynica-Zdrój: Kraków, the Beskid Foothills, and Point-to-Point Logistics▼
Q: When does the 2026 UltraŁemkowyna 150km take place? A: October 17, 2026, with a 01:00 night start from Krynica-Zdrój, southern Poland. The race finishes in Komańcza. The 35-hour time limit takes runners through to October 18.
Fichiers de course
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Kraków (KRK) / Rzeszów (RZE)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–3.0 hrs to Beskid Niski start towns (often Krynica or nearby; TODO: verify 150K start/finish) / Public transport: rail/bus to Nowy Sącz/Krynica possible; last-mile taxi may be needed / Accommodation: limited in small villages; best base in Krynica/Nowy Sącz; book early (October)
