POLOGNE · Małopolskie / Podkarpackie (Beskid Niski)
UltraŁemkowyna ŁUT 100: Poland's Carpathian Qualifier, Measured
Informations clés
Distance
102 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
479 PLN
€ / km
€1.08
Carpathian traverse classic: long ridge miles, remote sections, and a serious Polish ultra tradition.
UltraŁemkowyna 102 km — officially the Łemkowyna Trail 100 (ŁUT 100) — is a trail race held in October in the Beskid Niski mountains of southern Poland. The course covers 102 km with 3,300 m of gain (32.4 m/km) along the Main Beskid Trail (Główny Szlak Beskidzki) through remote Carpathian terrain: forested ridges, river valleys, and — in mid-October — beech forest at peak autumn colour. At 7.16% average uphill gradient and 25.6% flat terrain, ŁUT 100 is one of the more runnable mountain 100kms in Europe. The course is deceptive. The biggest single climb is 364 m over 6.6 km at 5.51% average — modest on paper — but all three of the hardest climbs land between km 60 and 78. Wet October conditions in Beskid Niski are routine; multiple editions have reduced forest paths to knee-deep mud. Entry costs €1.08/km — one of the most affordable UTMB 100K qualifiers in Europe. The closest airport is Kraków (KRK), approximately 2.5–3 hours by road. Founded in 2016, UltraŁemkowyna draws around 132 finishers at the ŁUT 100 distance. It suits experienced trail runners who want a remote Carpathian autumn traverse, UTMB 100K Series points, and wild terrain at a modest entry cost.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
3,300m
D+/KM
32.4m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
Pente montante moyenne
7.2%
Pente descendante moyenne
-7.2%
Distribution du gradient de montée
| 2–5% | 16.6 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 13.5 km | |
| 10–15% | 5.6 km | |
| 15–20% | 1.9 km | |
| 20%+ | 1 km |
Profil de parcours
AnalysedDétail du terrain
| 37.9% | Montée |
|---|---|
| 25.6% | Plat |
| 36.5% | Descente |
Terrain
Ascensions
Principales montées
| Rank | Length | Elevation gain | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.6 km · 364 m gain starts km 71 · avg 5.5% · max 14.6% | ||||
| 2 | 4.4 km · 342 m gain starts km 28 · avg 7.8% · max 14.3% | ||||
| 3 | 3.2 km · 283 m gain starts km 61 · avg 9% · max 22.6% |
Principales descentes
| Rank | Length | Elevation drop | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.2 km · 314 m drop starts km 17 · avg -14.3% · max -20.1% | ||||
| 2 | 6.2 km · 300 m drop starts km 48 · avg -4.8% · max -12% | ||||
| 3 | 3 km · 297 m drop starts km 9 · avg -10% · max -24.2% |
UltraŁemkowyna ŁUT 100: Poland's Carpathian Qualifier, Measured
Why ŁUT 100 Is Not the Race Its Gradient Numbers Suggest▼
Q: How hard is the UltraŁemkowyna 102km? A: Moderate-to-serious by European ultra standards. At 32.4m/km and 25.6% flat, it's one of the more runnable mountain 100kms in the DTR database. The difficulty is structural: all three hardest climbs land between km 60 and 78, in the final third of the race.
Course Profile — Ridgelines, Forest Mud, and Three Hard Climbs Between km 60 and 78▼
Q: Is UltraŁemkowyna a UTMB qualifier? A: Yes. The ŁUT 100 is a UTMB 100K Series qualifier. ITRA points are also granted, though the exact points value for the 102km should be confirmed on the UTMB Index.
€1.08 per Kilometre — What You Get at the Budget End of UTMB Qualifying▼
Q: How much does it cost to enter UltraŁemkowyna 102km? A: €1.08 per kilometre — one of the most affordable UTMB 100K qualifiers in Europe. Current entry (May–September 2026) is 539 PLN, rising to 609 PLN after September 10, 2026.
Getting There: Kraków, the Beskid Niski, and a Long Drive South▼
Q: When does UltraŁemkowyna 102km take place? A: October 17, 2026 — the same weekend as the 150km flagship distance.
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)
