GÉORGIE · Tbilisi
Lisi Trail Festival 62km: Tbilisi's Hardest Trail Race, Measured
Distance
62 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
270 GEL
€ / km
€1.39
Tbilisi’s trail playground: runnable forest climbs, city-close access, and a fast-growing Georgian scene.
Lisi Trail Festival 62 km is a trail race held on October 11, 2026, starting from Tsodoreti Lake in the forested hills surrounding Tbilisi, Georgia. The course covers 62 km with 2,962 m of gain (47.8 m/km) across limestone-based rocky trails, river headwaters, and mountain ridges reaching approximately 1,600m at the Didgori Monument — site of one of Georgia's most celebrated medieval battles — roughly halfway through. Despite a forest terrain classification, this is a technically demanding race: the first climb fires at km 0.39 (446m over 3km at 14.73% average), and the distance-weighted average uphill gradient of 12.02% places it in the top ~10–14% of the DTR database for average climbing steepness. Entry is application-based for the 62km at approximately €1.39/km (~€86 implied — confirm actual fee). Tbilisi (TBS) airport is 64 minutes away, making this one of the most capital-city-accessible technical ultras in Europe. Running since at least 2022, organized by TRAILLAB, and a UTMB World Series qualifier. It suits experienced trail runners who want a technically demanding autumn 62km within easy reach of a major international city.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
2,962m
D+/KM
47.8m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
Pente montante moyenne
12%
Pente descendante moyenne
-11.6%
Distribution du gradient de montée
| 2–5% | 5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 6.5 km | |
| 10–15% | 5.2 km | |
| 15–20% | 3.1 km | |
| 20%+ | 3 km |
Profil de parcours
AnalysedDétail du terrain
| 36% | Montée |
|---|---|
| 26.6% | Plat |
| 37.3% | Descente |
Terrain
Ascensions
Principales montées
| 1 | 6.1 km · 639 m gain starts km 14 · avg 10.5% · max 44.2% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3 km · 446 m gain starts km 0 · avg 14.7% · max 44.7% |
| 3 | 5.4 km · 318 m gain starts km 33 · avg 5.9% · max 202% |
Principales descentes
| 1 | 6.6 km · 538 m drop starts km 54 · avg -8.1% · max -79.6% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.6 km · 538 m drop starts km 10 · avg -14.8% · max -43.1% |
| 3 | 4.1 km · 396 m drop starts km 27 · avg -10% · max -36.9% |
Lisi Trail Festival 62km: Tbilisi's Hardest Trail Race, Measured
Why the Lisi 62km Is Harder Than a Forest Race Has Any Right to Be?▼
Q: How hard is the Lisi Trail Festival 62km? A: Harder than its forest classification suggests. The race covers 62 km with 2,962 m of elevation gain, and a distance-weighted average uphill gradient of 12.02%. The first climb at the race start (reaching an altitude of 446m with a very steep average gradient), followed by a 7km final descent in the last 10km under significant fatigue. Limestone trails add technical grip demands throughout.
UTMB Qualifier From a Capital City: Lisi Trail's Unusual Combination of Access and Difficulty▼
Q: Is the Lisi Trail Festival a UTMB qualifier? A: Yes. The 62km is a UTMB World Series qualifier, with the 42km and shorter distances also ITRA certified. 62 KM is not available for direct purchase. The entry requires an application in https://www.traillab.ge/lisi/ultra-application/ (no price listed). This is a gatekept/application-based distance, potentially capacity-limited.
Getting There: Tbilisi, Tsodoreti Lake, and 64 Minutes from the Airport▼
Q: Which airport should I use for Lisi Trail Festival? A: Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) is approximately 64 minutes from the race start. Tbilisi has strong metro, bus, and taxi links; accommodation is plentiful across the city. This is one of the most logistically straightforward international trail races in the DTR database.
How Much Does Lisi Trail Festival Cost?▼
Q: How much does it cost to enter Lisi Trail Festival 62km? A: No price is publicly listed due to the race's application-based rule. Confirm directly with the organiser. Shorter distances register directly via tkt.ge/lisi2026.
Fichiers de course
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Tbilisi (TBS)
Notes
Start: ~20–40 min to central Tbilisi and Lisi Lake area / Public transport: strong (metro bus taxi) / Accommodation: very strong in Tbilisi; easy logistics
