Georgia · Tbilisi
Distance
62 km
Date
Entry fee
GEL 270
€ / km
€1.39
Lisi Trail Festival 62km: Tbilisi's Hardest Trail Race, Measured
Lisi Trail Festival 62 km is a trail race held on October 11, 2026, starting from Tsodoreti Lake in the forested hills surrounding Tbilisi, Georgia. The course covers 62 km with 2,962 m of gain (47.8 m/km) across limestone-based rocky trails, river headwaters, and mountain ridges reaching 1,600m at the Didgori Monument — site of one of Georgia's most celebrated medieval battles — roughly halfway through.
Despite a forest terrain classification, this is a technically demanding race: the first climb fires at km 0.39 (446m over 3km at 14.7% average), and the distance-weighted average uphill gradient of 12% places it in the top 10–14% of the DTR database for average climbing steepness. Entry is application-based for the 62km at €1.39/km (€86 implied — confirm actual fee).
Tbilisi (TBS) airport is 64 minutes away, making this one of the most capital-city-accessible technical ultras in Europe. Running since at least 2022, organized by TRAILLAB, and a UTMB World Series qualifier. It suits experienced trail runners who want a technically demanding autumn 62km within easy reach of a major international city.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2,962m
D+/KM
47.8m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
12.0%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-11.6%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 5.0 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 6.5 km | |
| 10–15% | 5.2 km | |
| 15–20% | 3.1 km | |
| 20%+ | 3.0 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 36.0% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 26.6% | Flat |
| 37.3% | Downhill |
Terrain
Lisi Trail Festival – 62 km 62km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 6.1 km · 639 m gain starts km 14 · avg 10.5% · max 44.2% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.0 km · 446 m gain starts km 0 · avg 14.7% · max 44.7% |
| 3 | 5.4 km · 318 m gain starts km 33 · avg 5.9% · max 202.0% |
Top descents
| 1 | 6.6 km · 538 m drop starts km 54 · avg -8.1% · max -79.6% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.6 km · 538 m drop starts km 10 · avg -14.8% · max -43.1% |
| 3 | 4.1 km · 396 m drop starts km 27 · avg -10.0% · max -36.9% |
Why the Lisi 62km Is Harder Than a Forest Race Has Any Right to Be?
Why the Lisi 62km Is Harder Than a Forest Race Has Any Right to Be?▼
Harder than its forest classification suggests. The race covers 62 km with 2,962 m of elevation gain, and a distance-weighted average uphill gradient of 12.02%. The first climb at the race start (reaching an altitude of 446m with a very steep average gradient), followed by a 7km final descent in the last 10km under significant fatigue. Limestone trails add technical grip demands throughout.
UTMB Qualifier From a Capital City: Lisi Trail's Unusual Combination of Access and Difficulty
Is the Lisi Trail Festival a UTMB qualifier?
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Yes. The 62km is a UTMB World Series qualifier, with the 42km and shorter distances also ITRA certified. 62 KM is not available for direct purchase. The entry requires an application in https://www.traillab.ge/lisi/ultra-application/ (no price listed). This is a gatekept/application-based distance, potentially capacity-limited.
Getting There: Tbilisi, Tsodoreti Lake, and 64 Minutes from the Airport
Which airport should I use for Lisi Trail Festival?
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Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) is approximately 64 minutes from the race start. Tbilisi has strong metro, bus, and taxi links; accommodation is plentiful across the city. This is one of the most logistically straightforward international trail races in the DTR database.
How Much Does Lisi Trail Festival Cost?
How Much Does Lisi Trail Festival Cost?▼
No price is publicly listed due to the race's application-based rule. Confirm directly with the organiser. Shorter distances register directly via tkt.ge/lisi2026.
Terrain and Course Detail: Lisi Trail Festival 62K
What is the Course type of Lisi Trail Festival 62K?
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The course covers 62 km with 2,962 m of gain. The terrain consists of limestone-based rocky trails, river headwaters, mountain ridges, and is extremely challenging from the start of the race despite falling under forest classification.
Lisi Trail Festival – 62 km 62km GPX
Getting to Lisi Trail Festival – 62 km
Nearest airport
Tbilisi (TBS)
Notes
Start: ~20–40 min to central Tbilisi and Lisi Lake area / Public transport: strong (metro bus taxi) / Accommodation: very strong in Tbilisi; easy logistics
