Janowice Wielkie, Poland · Friday, October 9, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

XI. UltraKotlina80

8 days to go

79 km Distance

2,908 m Climbing

8.3 Grit · Hardcore

50.8757° N, 15.9232° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 37 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 15 hours 11:24 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 ~156 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (78.7km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 13°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 12 m of light

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	78.7km	156	Michal Stawinski · 07:30:05	Klaudia Petters · 07:51:50
2024	78.7km	136	Michal Stawinski · 07:58:18	Karolina Obstoj · 09:05:09
2023	78.7km	131	Arkadiusz Pawlowski · 07:10:03	Katarzyna Bernat · 08:32:29
2022	78.7km	106	Maciej Masiarek · 07:15:33	Katarzyna Bernat · 08:35:10
2021	78.7km	109	Maurycy Oleksiewicz · 07:59:56	Justyna Szeglowska · 10:11:45
2020	78.7km	97	Pawel Sarnowski · 07:53:51	Anna Lesniak · 10:10:56
2019	78km	57	Piotr Olszewski · 08:40:06	Agnieszka Gorniak-Antkowiak · 09:41:37
2018	78km	56	Roger Karwaczynski · 08:38:18	Monika Kruzolek · 09:40:08
2017	78km	39	Marek Klimowicz · 09:27:54	Monika Romanczuk · 13:44:18

The field grew 15% between 2024 (136) and 2025 (156). 17% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (78.7km) — 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 79 km of trail with 2,908 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 37 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 79 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,908 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 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

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

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