Fundata, Romania · Saturday, July 4, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Carpathia UltraTrails 102km

Race completed
102 km Distance
5,638 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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45.4500° N, 25.3000° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 55 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 26 hours 15:18 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 100K cut-offs we track. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~26 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (102km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 22°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1098 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 102 km of trail with 5,638 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes55 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 102 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles5,638 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 26 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
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Course Notes

We designed the 102 km race to reach the highest peaks of Piatra Craiului and Bucegi, and then the route would take us to the grassy ridges of Leaota.

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