Ultra Running Hub Jelenia Gora, Poland · Friday, October 9, 2026
X. UltraKotlina50
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (55.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 361 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55.6km | 272 | Jakub Gorzelanczyk · 04:32:12 | Zuzanna Walach-Bista · 05:59:11 |
| 2024 | 55.6km | 254 | Aleksander Badowski · 04:57:23 | Agnieszka Tatarek-Konik · 05:22:29 |
| 2023 | 55.6km | 233 | Dawid Malina · 04:01:20 | Jana Mikesova · 05:26:09 |
| 2022 | 55.6km | 217 | Andrzej Witek · 04:09:17 | Jana Mikesova · 05:35:50 |
| 2021 | 55.6km | 239 | Roger Karwaczynski · 04:58:51 | Katarzyna Konkel · 06:03:31 |
| 2020 | 55.6km | 200 | Pavel Brydl · 04:46:50 | Jana Mikesova · 05:39:52 |
| 2019 | 47km | 74 | Dominik Wlodarkiewicz · 04:35:07 | Katarzyna Choma · 05:22:51 |
| 2018 | 50km | 100 | Marcin Wrobel · 04:25:01 | Danuta Smigielska · 05:33:40 |
| 2017 | 47km | 46 | Piotr Basinski · 05:03:51 | Malwina Jachowicz · 05:44:29 |
The field grew 7% between 2024 (254) and 2025 (272). 25% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (55.6km) — 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 56 km of trail with 2,118 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,118 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 56 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The X. UltraKotlina50 is a trail race in Jelenia Gora, Poland, held in October. With 2118 meters of elevation gain over 55.6 kilometers, the course presents 38 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging 50k event.
The 10-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 60% of 50k races. This leaves less margin for error or extended breaks compared to most events of this distance. The race has seen up to 272 finishers in recent editions, placing it among the larger 50k races, with a field bigger than 94% of its 2654 peers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.