Hungary · Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County
UTT Ultra Tisza-tó
Distance
130 km
Date
July 3, 2026
Entry fee
42,900 HUF
€ / km
€1.06
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
Big lake laps: flat runnable miles around Tisza-tó—pacing discipline and heat management.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
0m
D+/KM
0m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
4.8%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-5.0%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
1.0 km · 29 m gain
starts km 4 · avg 2.8% · max 33.0%
1.3 km · 25 m gain
starts km 123 · avg 1.9% · max 11.4%
Top descents
1.9 km · 22 m drop
starts km 124 · avg -1.1% · max -33.4%
Course Profile — 2 Laps Around Tisza-to: 18 Sections, 30+ Aid Stations, Intermediate Cutoffs, and the Tiszafured Turnaround at km 65
Q: What is Tisza-to and what does the UTT course look like? | A: Tisza-to (Lake Tisza) is Hungary's premier nature reserve lake in eastern Hungary, formed by dams on the Tisza River. The UTT 130km course circumnavigates the lake in two laps from Tiszafured, covering 18 sections on flat dike paths (prohibited to vehicles) — the shortest section is 1.6km, the longest 11.2km. The 65km turnaround is at Tiszafured. The route has no meaningful elevation: 66.8% of the course is flat, with occasional minor dike ramps (the largest climb is 29m). 30+ refreshment points are stationed around the course; hot food is served at Sarud (km 46.9 and 83.1).
Entry and Value: EUR 1.06/km, Tiered Pricing, Loyalty Discounts for Repeat UTT and Ultrabalaton Finishers, and the Bike Pacer Option
Q: How much does UTT Ultra Tisza-to 130km cost and what are the loyalty discounts? | A: The current (4th price band) entry fee is 42,900 HUF (approximately EUR 110-115, AUTO EUR 1.056/km). Tiered pricing ran from 31,900 HUF (early bird, by November 15, 2025) through three further bands. No processing fees apply — only possible bank transaction fees. UTT offers loyalty discounts of 10-30% for repeat UTT finishers and NN Ultrabalaton finishers, making it one of the few major European ultras with a structured returning-runner discount programme. The race is not sold out; registration is open at the 4th price band. The optional bike pacer (registered separately) is a notable logistics feature for crewing support.
Getting to UTT: Debrecen DEB at 70 Minutes, Budapest as an Alternative, and the Eastern Hungary Access Story
Q: How do I get to UTT Ultra Tisza-to from abroad? | A: Debrecen Airport (DEB) is the nearest gateway — approximately 70 minutes from Tiszafured by car. The race is NOT IS FAR. Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) is also a viable option but requires a longer transfer (approximately 150+ minutes by car). Public transport to the race area is possible via trains to Fuzesabony or Tiszafured with a taxi or bus for the last mile, but a rental car is recommended. Accommodation around Tisza-to fills up in summer — book early. Tiszafured has resort-level hotel and holiday home supply in season.
Who Should Run UTT Ultra Tisza-to 130km?
Q: What is the UTT Ultra Tisza-to and what is its connection to Ultrabalaton? | A: UTT Ultra Tisza-to is in its 10th edition in 2026, founded in 2017. It is organised by Balatonman Triatlon Kft. — the same team behind NN Ultrabalaton, Hungary's iconic Lake Balaton circumnavigation race (~220km). UTT is often described as Ultrabalaton's eastern sibling: a flat lake circumnavigation in the same mould but around Tisza-to in eastern Hungary. The event draws approximately 4,000 total participants across all distances and team formats. Solo 130km finishers are approximately 59 (2025) and 43 (2024). Course records: Men: Drexler Gabor 10:18:45 (2021); Women: Szilagyine Dr. Toth Timea 11:38:06 (2023).
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Debrecen (DEB) / Budapest (BUD)
Notes
Start: ~0.5–2.5 hrs depending on start town around Tisza-tó (Poroszló/Abádszalók; TODO: verify) / Public transport: trains to Füzesabony or Tiszafüred + taxi/bus last-mile / Accommodation: strong summer supply around lake but fills; book early