Poland · Małopolskie / Podkarpackie (Beskid Niski)
UltraŁemkowyna
Distance
150 km
Date
October 17, 2026
Entry fee
549 PLN
€ / km
€0.88
Carpathian traverse classic: long ridge miles, remote sections, and a serious Polish ultra tradition.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
5860m
D+/KM
39.07m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.8%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-8.0%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
7.4 km · 376 m gain
starts km 119 · avg 5.1% · max 14.5%
3.4 km · 368 m gain
starts km 23 · avg 10.9% · max 25.8%
2.6 km · 334 m gain
starts km 91 · avg 12.7% · max 23.8%
Top descents
1.9 km · 304 m drop
starts km 26 · avg -16.4% · max -33.3%
3.2 km · 288 m drop
starts km 30 · avg -9.0% · max -12.7%
2.8 km · 256 m drop
starts km 94 · avg -9.0% · max -19.7%
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.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
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)
