Elblag, Poland · Saturday, April 25, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Ultra Wysoczyzna - Ryk Jelenia

Race completed
103 km Distance
2,300 m Climbing
8.6 Grit · Elite / extreme
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54.1522° N, 19.4088° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 22 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 16 hours 9:19 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 100K. Measured against 214 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~182 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (80km) — 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 13°C
Night low 2°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 64 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year Race Finishers Men's winner Women's winner
2023 80km 182 Tomasz Szalachowski · 07:19:21 Aleksandra Jakubiec · 08:04:14
2022 80km 110 Artur Jendrych · 06:59:31 Anna Kukuc-Kwapiszewska · 08:48:26

The field grew 65% between 2022 (110) and 2023 (182). 20% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (80km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ 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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 103 km of trail with 2,300 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race Nutrition Past 103 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles 2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
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Overview

The Ultra Wysoczyzna - Ryk Jelenia is a 103-kilometer trail race in Elblag, Poland, with 2300 meters of elevation gain, making for 22.3 meters of climb per kilometer. This rate of climb is significant for a 100k distance.

With a 16-hour time limit, the cutoff pace of 9.3 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 62% of 100k races. This leaves less margin for error than most races of this distance. The field of 182 finishers in 2023 was larger than 86% of its 314 peer races.

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