Iwonicz-Zdroj, Poland · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Lemkowyna Ultra Trail 48

31 days away

48 km Distance

1,400 m Climbing

4.5 Grit · Challenging

49.5632° N, 21.7899° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 29 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8 hours 10:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 79% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~312 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (48km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 12°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 45 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 445 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 48 km of trail with 1,400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,400 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

Mountain ultra marathon through beautiful and wild Beskid Niski Mountains, the land of Lemko nation. About 15% is asphalt, 85% is forrest roads, paths, single tracks

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