Gauja Trail by UTMB - 100K

Race completed

85 km Distance

2,100 m Climbing

7.4 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 17 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~572 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (85km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	85km	572	Kamil Poczwardowski · 07:45:28	Ivita Sale · 09:30:20
2024	76km	195	Toms Komass · 06:11:36	Agate Armane · 06:44:07
2023	86km	176	Andris Ronimoiss · 07:08:34	Agate Armane · 08:13:41
2022	75km	159	Arturs Vadzis · 05:48:01	Amanda Krumina · 06:46:20
2021	83.7km	143	Gvido Kalnins · 07:21:17	Ilze Limanane · 09:54:48
2020	71km	187	Arturs Vadzis · 06:04:24	Anete Svilpe · 06:59:37

The field grew 193% between 2024 (195) and 2026 (572). 13% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (85km) — 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 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 85 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 85 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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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