Pokrzywna, Poland · Saturday, April 25, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

x Kopa - Ultramaraton Górski

Race completed

63 km Distance

3,370 m Climbing

8.2 Grit · Hardcore

50.2852° N, 17.4762° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 53 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 11:26 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 470 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~70 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (63km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 19 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 295 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	63km	70	Pawel Pastuszka · 07:26:18	Iwona Kus · 09:17:18
2023	63km	60	Maciej Otreba · 06:43:44	Ewa Pyzik · 09:11:38
2022	63km	67	Przemyslaw Marciniak · 06:21:30	Marta Lipnicka · 07:46:18

The field grew 17% between 2023 (60) and 2026 (70). 14% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (63km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain 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 63 km of trail with 3,370 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 53 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,370 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The x Kopa - Ultramaraton Górski is a 63-kilometer trail race held in Pokrzywna, Poland, with 3370 meters of elevation gain. This gives it 53.5 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging course with more ascent per kilometer than 54% of 50-mile trail races.

With 70 finishers at its latest edition, this race attracts a larger field than 64% of 50-mile trail races. The 12-hour time limit translates to a 11.4 minutes per kilometer cut-off pace, which is tighter than 44% of 50-mile trail races. The entry fee is 220 PLN.

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