Poland · Małopolskie / Podkarpackie (Beskid Niski)
Distance
102 km
Date
Entry fee
PLN 479
€ / km
€1.08
UltraŁemkowyna ŁUT 100: Poland's Carpathian Qualifier, Measured
UltraŁemkowyna 102 km — officially the Łemkowyna Trail 100 (ŁUT 100) — is a trail race held in October in the Beskid Niski mountains of southern Poland. The course covers 102 km with 3,300 m of gain (32.4 m/km) along the Main Beskid Trail (Główny Szlak Beskidzki) through remote Carpathian terrain: forested ridges, river valleys, and — in mid-October — beech forest at peak autumn colour. At 7.2% average uphill gradient and 25.6% flat terrain, ŁUT 100 is one of the more runnable mountain 100kms in Europe.
The UltraŁemkowyna course is deceptive. The biggest single climb is 364 m over 6.6 km at 5.5% average — modest on paper — but all three of the hardest climbs land between km 60 and 78. Wet October conditions in Beskid Niski are routine; multiple editions have reduced forest paths to knee-deep mud. Entry costs €1.08/km — one of the most affordable UTMB 100K qualifiers in Europe. The closest airport is Kraków (KRK), 2.5–3 hours by road.
Founded in 2016, UltraŁemkowyna draws around 132 finishers at the ŁUT 100 distance. It suits experienced trail runners who want a remote Carpathian autumn traverse, UTMB 100K Series points, and wild terrain at a modest entry cost.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3,300m
D+/KM
32.4m/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
| 2–5% | 16.6 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 13.5 km | |
| 10–15% | 5.6 km | |
| 15–20% | 1.9 km | |
| 20%+ | 1.0 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 37.9% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 25.6% | Flat |
| 36.5% | Downhill |
Terrain
UltraŁemkowyna – 102 km 102km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 6.6 km · 364 m gain starts km 71 · avg 5.5% · max 14.6% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4.4 km · 342 m gain starts km 28 · avg 7.8% · max 14.3% |
| 3 | 3.2 km · 283 m gain starts km 61 · avg 9.0% · max 22.6% |
Top descents
| 1 | 2.2 km · 314 m drop starts km 17 · avg -14.3% · max -20.1% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 6.2 km · 300 m drop starts km 48 · avg -4.8% · max -12.0% |
| 3 | 3.0 km · 297 m drop starts km 9 · avg -10.0% · max -24.2% |
October Mud, Late Climbs, and the Hidden Difficulty of UltraŁemkowyna 102km
How hard is the UltraŁemkowyna 102km?
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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.
Is UltraŁemkowyna a UTMB qualifier?
Is UltraŁemkowyna a UTMB qualifier?▼
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.
How much does it cost to enter UltraŁemkowyna 102km?
How much does it cost to enter UltraŁemkowyna 102km?▼
€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.
October 17, 2026: The UltraŁemkowyna 102km Race Date and Shared Weekend
When does UltraŁemkowyna 102km take place?
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October 17, 2026 — the same weekend as the 150km flagship distance.
Kraków or Rzeszów: Airport Options for the UltraŁemkowyna ŁUT 100
Which airport should I fly into for UltraŁemkowyna?
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Kraków (KRK) is the closest major airport, approximately 2.5–3 hours by road to the Beskid Niski start area. Rzeszów (RZE) is an alternative depending on your accommodation base.
UltraŁemkowyna – 102 km 102km GPX
Getting to UltraŁemkowyna – 102 km
Nearest airport
Kraków (KRK) / Rzeszów (RZE)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–3.0 hrs; 150K start/finish is Krynica-Zdrój / 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)
