Poland · Małopolskie / Podkarpackie (Beskid Niski)
UltraŁemkowyna
Distance
102 km
Date
October 17, 2026
Entry fee
479 PLN
€ / km
€1.08
Carpathian traverse classic: long ridge miles, remote sections, and a serious Polish ultra tradition.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3300m
D+/KM
32.35m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.2%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-7.2%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
6.6 km · 364 m gain
starts km 71 · avg 5.5% · max 14.6%
4.4 km · 342 m gain
starts km 28 · avg 7.8% · max 14.3%
3.1 km · 283 m gain
starts km 61 · avg 9.0% · max 22.6%
Top descents
2.2 km · 314 m drop
starts km 17 · avg -14.3% · max -20.1%
6.2 km · 300 m drop
starts km 48 · avg -4.8% · max -12.0%
3.0 km · 297 m drop
starts km 9 · avg -10.0% · max -24.2%
Why ŁUT 100 Is Not the Race Its Gradient Numbers Suggest
Q: How hard is the UltraŁemkowyna 102km? A: Moderate-to-serious by European ultra standards. At 32.4m/km and 25.6% flat, it's one of the more runnable mountain 100kms in the DTR database. The difficulty is structural: all three hardest climbs land between km 60 and 78, in the final third of the race.
Course Profile — Ridgelines, Forest Mud, and Three Hard Climbs Between km 60 and 78
Q: Is UltraŁemkowyna a UTMB qualifier? A: Yes. The ŁUT 100 is a UTMB 100K Series qualifier. ITRA points are also granted, though the exact points value for the 102km should be confirmed on the UTMB Index.
€1.08 per Kilometre — What You Get at the Budget End of UTMB Qualifying
Q: How much does it cost to enter UltraŁemkowyna 102km? A: €1.08 per kilometre — one of the most affordable UTMB 100K qualifiers in Europe. Current entry (May–September 2026) is 539 PLN, rising to 609 PLN after September 10, 2026.
Getting There: Kraków, the Beskid Niski, and a Long Drive South
Q: When does UltraŁemkowyna 102km take place? A: October 17, 2026 — the same weekend as the 150km flagship distance.
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)
