Ultra Running Hub Szczawnica, Poland · Saturday, April 25, 2026
Fixed Distance Marathon
Pieniny Ultra Trail
Race completed
44 km Distance
2,060 m Climbing
5.3 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 47 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 9 hours
12:16 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a Marathon. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, April
Daytime high 12°C
Night low 2°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 15 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 608 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 44 km of trail with 2,060 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes47 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition44 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,060 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 44 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.