Tatra Fest Bieg

Race completed

68 km Distance

4,920 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

49.2990° N, 19.9489° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 72 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 16 hours 14:07 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 83% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~123 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (66km) — 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 20°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 16 h 12 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 713 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 68 km of trail with 4,920 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes72 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition68 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,920 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 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

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