Hungary · Zala County
VUT Vadlán Ultra Terep
Distance
108 km
Date
October 2, 2026
Entry fee
25,000 HUF
€ / km
€0.74
Hungarian hardpack grinder: runnable trails, steady climbs, and a low-key endurance vibe.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3250m
D+/KM
30.09m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
9.0%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-9.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
5.6 km · 247 m gain
starts km 82 · avg 4.4% · max 40.1%
1.6 km · 205 m gain
starts km 69 · avg 13.2% · max 35.1%
4.3 km · 194 m gain
starts km 45 · avg 4.5% · max 50.8%
Top descents
4.3 km · 284 m drop
starts km 63 · avg -6.7% · max -42.3%
4.1 km · 254 m drop
starts km 12 · avg -6.2% · max -54.1%
7.1 km · 192 m drop
starts km 90 · avg -3.0% · max -30.6%
What Makes VUT 108km Hungary's Most Distinctive 100K Qualifier
Q: How hard is the VUT Vadlán Ultra Terep 108km? A: A serious but non-technical forest endurance challenge. 108km with 3,250m of gain (30.1 m/km) over 90% forest, gravel, and dirt trail. Pre-dawn 06:00 start. Sibling distance GPX data suggests notably steep average descents (ranks 104–127 in the DTR database for the 87km and 53km) — the 108km likely shares this character. GPX data for this distance not yet analyzed in Airtable. [NEEDS VERIFICATION]
Course Profile — 4 Caves, 7 Viewpoints, a Basalt Corridor, and 3,250m of Balaton Uplands Forest
Q: Is VUT 108km an ITRA or UTMB qualifier? A: Yes. The 108km earns 4 ITRA points (Mountain Level 3, Finisher Level 490) and is a UTMB Index 100K category race with an IAU Trail Label (2025). The 87km and 53km distances at VUT carry no ITRA or UTMB qualification.
~€0.74/km for 4 ITRA Points: What VUT 108km Costs Against What It Delivers
Q: How much does the VUT 108km cost to enter? A: 25,000 HUF (~€58) until June 30, 2026 — approximately €0.74/km. Among the more affordable entries for an ITRA 4-point qualifier in Europe. Entry rises to 30,000 HUF (~€69) from July 1, 2026. Registration closes September 15, 2026.
Getting to Cserszegtomaj: Budapest, Lake Balaton, and Hungary's Most Accessible Ultra Start
Q: When does the 2026 VUT 108km take place? A: October 3, 2026, with a 06:00 start from Kultúrház, Cserszegtomaj, Zala County, Hungary. The race center opens October 2 at 14:00 and closes October 4 at 01:00, giving an approximately 19-hour practical finish window.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Budapest (BUD)
Notes
Start: ~1–1.75 hrs to Vértes/Bakony region venues (Csákvár/Oroszlány area; TODO: verify) / Public transport: trains/buses possible but last-mile often needs taxi; car easiest / Accommodation: limited near start; Budapest base possible
