Zawoja, Poland · Saturday, June 13, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Zawojski Festiwal Biegowy

Race completed

63 km Distance

5,510 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

49.6440° N, 19.5423° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 87 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 22 hours 20:57 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 16 h 15 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 670 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 63 km of trail with 5,510 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 87 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 5,510 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 22 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

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

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Zawojski Festiwal Biegowy is a 50-mile trail race in Zawoja, Poland, taking place on June 13, 2026. Runners face 5510 meters of elevation gain over 63 kilometers, making for a challenging 87.5 meters of climb per kilometer. This places it among the steeper races in its category.

With a time limit of 22 hours, the cutoff pace is 21 minutes per kilometer. This time limit is tighter than 3% of its 458 peer 50-mile races, offering little margin for error. The entry fee is 200 pln.

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