Hungary · Zala County
VUT Vadlán Ultra Terep
Distance
87 km
Date
October 2, 2026
Entry fee
25,000 HUF
€ / km
€0.75
Hungarian hardpack grinder: runnable trails, steady climbs, and a low-key endurance vibe.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2750m
D+/KM
31.61m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
9.6%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-9.2%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
5.6 km · 247 m gain
starts km 61 · avg 4.4% · max 36.5%
1.6 km · 206 m gain
starts km 48 · avg 13.0% · max 34.6%
4.3 km · 194 m gain
starts km 24 · avg 4.5% · max 50.6%
Top descents
4.3 km · 285 m drop
starts km 42 · avg -6.6% · max -45.3%
7.1 km · 192 m drop
starts km 69 · avg -2.7% · max -31.5%
3.4 km · 192 m drop
starts km 50 · avg -6.0% · max -28.6%
Why the VUT 87km Is More Technically Demanding Than Its Gradient Numbers Suggest
Q: How hard is the VUT Vadlán Ultra Terep 87km? A: Technically demanding, particularly on descents. The average downhill gradient of −9.17% ranks steeper than ~73% of European ultras in the DTR database. Climb 3 at km 23.64 hits a 50.61% maximum gradient — hands-and-feet terrain in the first third of the race — and Descent 1 at km 41.79 reaches −45.27%. Dark forest soil after October rain makes both moments significantly harder.
Course Profile — Downhill-Dominant, a 50% Gradient Surprise, and the Steepest Mid-Race Drop
Q: Is the VUT 87km a UTMB or ITRA qualifier? A: No. The 87km is not independently ITRA certified or UTMB Index listed. The VUT event holds an IAU Trail Label (2025 edition). The 108km is the only VUT distance with ITRA certification. Runners targeting qualification points should enter the 108km instead.
€0.75/km for the Same Price as 108km — What VUT's Unusual Pricing Means for Runners
Q: How much does the VUT 87km cost to enter? A: 25,000 HUF (~€58) until June 30, 2026 — approximately €0.75/km. Unusually, this is the same early-window price as the 108km distance. Entry rises to 30,000 HUF (~€69) from July 1, 2026.
Getting to Cserszegtomaj: Budapest, Lake Balaton, and Racing Off the Tourist Map
Q: When does the 2026 VUT 87km take place? A: October 3, 2026, with a 06:00 start from Kultúrhaus, Cserszegtomaj, Zala County, Hungary. The pre-dawn start means the first hour runs in darkness — a headlamp is required.
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
