Zawoja, Poland · Saturday, June 13, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Zawojski Festiwal Biegowy
Race completed
63 km Distance
5,510 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 87 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Time limit 22 hours
20:57 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, June
Daytime high 20°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 16 h 15 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 670 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical 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 63 km of trail with 5,510 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes87 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles5,510 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 22 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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