Hungary · Pest County
UTH Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary
Distance
84 km
Date
May 24, 2026
Entry fee
145 EUR
€ / km
€1.73
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
Hungary’s flagship trail festival: fast forest trails, rolling climbs, and a polished Central Europe weekend.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3186m
D+/KM
37.93m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
12.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-11.1%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
4.1 km · 420 m gain
starts km 27 · avg 10.3% · max 55.0%
3.5 km · 347 m gain
starts km 8 · avg 9.9% · max 40.3%
6.5 km · 338 m gain
starts km 15 · avg 5.2% · max 39.0%
Top descents
8.0 km · 489 m drop
starts km 19 · avg -6.1% · max -34.3%
9.2 km · 446 m drop
starts km 74 · avg -4.9% · max -41.0%
5.0 km · 348 m drop
starts km 29 · avg -7.0% · max -47.0%
Course Profile: What 3,186m D+ of Rolling Forest Terrain in the Pilis Hills Actually Demands
Q: How much elevation gain does UTH Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary 84km have? A: D+ = 3,186m, officially confirmed -- exact match between the published figure and GPX analysis (GPX actual distance 83.35km). At 38m of D+ per kilometre the course ranks 217th most vertical out of 390 European ultras -- solidly middle of the database. Total D- is 3,647m. The course traverses the Pilis Hills north of Budapest where maximum elevation rarely exceeds 750m. This is sustained rolling forest terrain with continuous accumulated vertical rather than dramatic alpine climbing.
Budapest Access: Suburban Rail, Airport, and Why UTH is One of Europe's Most Accessible Ultras
Q: How do I get to UTH Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary 84km? A: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is approximately 44 minutes from the Szentendre and Pilis Hills area. From Budapest city centre the start area is 20-50 minutes by suburban rail (HEV) or bus -- exceptional public transport for a trail ultra. Budapest has abundant accommodation at all price points. Note: the exact 2026 start town was listed as Szentendre pending confirmation; verify the 2027 base location on ultratrail.hu. The area also includes the historic town of Szentendre and Visegrad castle.
Sold Out for 2026: Tiered Pricing, Registration Timeline, and How to Enter UTH 84km for 2027
Q: Is UTH Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary 84km sold out? A: The 2026 edition sold out with medium sell-out intensity; registration is now closed as the race ran on May 24, 2026. Entry was 145 euros (approximately 1.73 euros per km) at the final pricing tier -- the fee rose through approximately four tiers from around 98 euros to 145 euros. Note: the formsite.com registration platform may add currency conversion fees for non-EUR bank accounts. Monitor ultratrail.hu for 2027 registration opening dates and early-bird pricing.
The Pilis Hills and Szentendre: Where the Race Runs and What to Do in the Area
Q: How hard is UTH Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary 84km? A: Significantly demanding despite modest gradient rankings. With 3,186m of D+ over 84km (38m/km) the course sits in the middle of 390 European ultras for vertical density -- this is sustained rolling terrain not alpine climbing. No single descent drops more than 420m; the biggest climb rises 446m. The challenge is accumulated fatigue over 84km of continuous forest trail including at least one night segment. The Pilis Hills terrain is mixed forest with some technical singletrack. Cutoffs apply at intermediate checkpoints; verify specific times on the official website for the 2027 edition.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Budapest (BUD)
Notes
Start: ~20–50 min to Szentendre/Pilisszentkereszt area depending on start (TODO: verify 2026 base) / Public transport: excellent (suburban rail/bus) / Accommodation: easy in Budapest; limited in small towns; book early
