Hungary · Zala County
VUT Vadlán Ultra Terep
Distance
53 km
Date
October 2, 2026
Entry fee
20,000 HUF
€ / km
€0.98
Hungarian hardpack grinder: runnable trails, steady climbs, and a low-key endurance vibe.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1500m
D+/KM
28.3m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
9.3%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-10.0%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
6.1 km · 244 m gain
starts km 27 · avg 4.0% · max 28.8%
1.7 km · 205 m gain
starts km 15 · avg 12.0% · max 35.8%
7.2 km · 153 m gain
starts km 2 · avg 2.1% · max 21.5%
Top descents
4.3 km · 291 m drop
starts km 9 · avg -6.8% · max -41.3%
3.4 km · 194 m drop
starts km 17 · avg -5.8% · max -32.9%
6.2 km · 179 m drop
starts km 37 · avg -3.0% · max -28.3%
Why the VUT 53km Is Harder Than 1,500m Suggests
Q: How hard is the VUT Vadlán Ultra Terep 53km? A: More demanding than its listed 1,500m elevation suggests. GPX analysis puts actual gain closer to 1,876m, and the average downhill gradient of −10.02% ranks steeper than ~67% of European trail races. The opening section includes a −41.3% maximum pitch descent before km 9, on dark forest soil that gets slippery after rain.
Course Profile — A Forest Race That Turns Technical Before km 9
Q: Is the VUT 53km a UTMB or ITRA qualifier? A: The 53km is not independently ITRA certified. It holds a historical UTMB Index listing under the old name 'Ultra Terep 50.' The event carries an IAU Trail Label (2025 edition). The 108km distance is the ITRA-certified primary distance.
~€1/km for an IAU Trail Label Race in the Hungarian Countryside
Q: How much does the VUT 53km cost to enter? A: 20,000 HUF (~€47) until June 30, 2026 — approximately €0.98/km, making it one of the most affordable 50km+ trail entries in Central Europe. Entry rises to 25,000 HUF (~€58) from July 1, 2026.
Getting to Cserszegtomaj: Budapest, Lake Balaton, and Trail Running off the Tourist Map
Q: When does the 2026 VUT 53km take place? A: The VUT event runs October 2–4, 2026 in Cserszegtomaj, Zala County, Hungary. The exact 53km start time is not confirmed; the 108km starts at 06:00 on October 3. Confirm the 53km start time via the official site before booking travel.
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
