Ultra Running Hub Lipnica Wielka, Poland · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Ultra Marathon Babia Gora - 6 x Babia Gora
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2023 edition (96.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 670 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96.6km | 2 | Ivan Pobis · 15:27:55 | — |
| 2022 | 102.6km | 5 | Piotr Wojnarowski · 15:15:41 | Angelika Szczepaniak · 15:41:54 |
| 2020 | 102.6km | 3 | Grzegorz Ziejewski · 15:51:07 | — |
| 2019 | 100km | 1 | Roman Ficek · 15:08:11 | — |
| 2017 | 102.6km | 1 | Krzysztof Dolegowski · 16:06:27 | — |
The field shrank 60% between 2022 (5) and 2023 (2). 0% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (96.6km) — 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
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 75 km of trail with 5,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 69 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 75 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 5,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Ultra Marathon Babia Gora is a 75-kilometer trail race in Lipnica Wielka, Poland, with 5200 meters of elevation gain. This gives it 69.3 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a very steep course compared to other 50-mile races. The 14-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 11.2 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 52% of 50-mile races.
With only 2 finishers in its latest 2023 edition, and a field size bigger than only 1% of its 655 peer 50-mile races, this race is among the very smallest. The entry fee is 460 pln. The event is organized by Kozica Fundacja Biegow Gorskich and has been held 5 times since 2017, with the next edition scheduled for June 6, 2026.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.