Elblag, Poland · Saturday, April 25, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Ultra Wysoczyzna - Wycie wilka

Race completed

54 km Distance

1,100 m Climbing

4.4 Grit · Challenging

54.1522° N, 19.4088° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 20 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 11:07 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~261 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (52km) — 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	52km	261	Dominik Bernaciak · 04:31:21	Ewa Lisek · 05:11:54
2022	52km	186	Mariusz Bartkowski · 04:18:06	Agata Swiatek · 05:08:14

The field grew 40% between 2022 (186) and 2023 (261). 29% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (52km) — 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 54 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 54 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

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

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

Ultra Wysoczyzna - Wycie wilka is a 54-kilometer trail race in Elblag, Poland, with 1100 meters of elevation gain across its course. This makes it a hilly 50k event, with 20.4 meters of climb per kilometer, placing it among the tougher courses for its distance.

The race has a time limit of 10 hours, which is tighter than 58% of comparable 50k races. This translates to a cutoff pace of 11.1 minutes per kilometer, requiring consistent movement. With 261 finishers in its latest edition, the field size is larger than 94% of its 2654 peers in the 50k category.

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