Gdynia Ultra Way

Race completed

50 km Distance

4,309 m Climbing

9.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

54.5189° N, 18.5319° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 86 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~158 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 13°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 17 h 14 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 49 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 4,309 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes86 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,309 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 31 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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Adidas