Ultramaraton Magurski 2026

Set your sights on the peaceful village of Krempna, the true gateway to the majestic Magura National Park (Magurski Park Narodowy), in the south-east of Poland 🇵🇱. The menu invites you to take on a legendary challenge for purists of solo effort: the formidable Ultramaraton Magurski. Whether you set off on the long ultra distance (often around 60 to 100 kilometres) or on a shorter format, put away any illusions of a fast, runnable course. The profile shows a deceptively forgiving elevation gain: the Low Beskids (Beskid Niski) wear their name very badly! Your body will have to endure relentless roller-coaster climbs and descents, steep ravines, and above all a stubborn clay mud if you hope to tame this wild land! 📈

The route propels you into a mystical setting, offering you a true journey back in time. Your effort will take you deep into dense primeval forests, link up multiple river fords in the cool waters of the Wisłoka River, and tread the lands of former depopulated valleys once inhabited by the Lemkos minority. You’ll need unshakeable resilience to overcome the solitude of these wide open spaces where wildlife reigns supreme 🏞️.

Adrenaline saturates the pure, often misty air within a very intimate pack of seasoned trail runners. Forget the hubbub of big mass events: here, the fervour is quiet and deeply respectful of the environment. Human warmth is found at the aid stations, where passionate volunteers await you with incredible kindness and a life-saving hot soup to warm your soul.

Save one last hint of vitality to soak up the timeless spirit of this region once your shoes are off. Drag your exhausted body to admire the surrounding traditional wooden architecture, and tuck into a hearty local meal to bring your heart rate back down. Start your watch and come write your legend in the mud of Magura! 💥