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Are you ready?  Registration for the 13th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® opens tomorrow! The mountains are waiting! Event Date: April 23-26, 2026 Registration Starts: November 4, 2025, at 8:00 PM…

Registration for Pieniny Ultra-Trail® in 6 DAYS! Can you feel the excitement already? In exactly 6 days, we are opening registration for the 13th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®! The Pieniny…

Dear runners! We hope that Pieniny Ultra-Trail® is just the beginning of your wonderful adventure in Małopolska Region! Małopolska Region is a place that combines sport, nature, and unforgettable memories.…

A few technical matters after the races: Online results – until April 29th, by the end of the day, we will be verifying the online results. Please check if everything matches…

Together with Hoka and Buff, we invite you to join us for a Sunday run! When: April 27th (Sunday), 9:00 AM Where: Dolny Park, Szczawnica – the town of Mini…

On Friday evening, we invite you to the presentation of the Elite runners of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®! This year’s elite start lists include 57 athletes – thanks…

Change of Venue for Friday’s Festival Events! Due to the forecasted rain, we would like to inform you that Friday’s additional festival events will now take place at Dworek Gościnny,…

[Weather and Trail Conditions] We’re currently enjoying beautiful, spring-like weather, and the trails are dry and in great shape. However, forecasts are predicting a change – starting later today and…

[Pieniny Ultra-Trail® live stream] We will broadcast this year’s edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® live on our YouTube channel. Our festival studio will be live: – Friday – 15:45 – 20:15…

There’s no Pieniny Ultra-Trail® without Rak’n’Roll! – Rak’n’Roll Where can you meet the Rak’n’Roll crew and fill your pockets with energy balls?! As always – at the EXPO zone –…

In Małopolska Region, there’s something for everyone – runners and their family and friends. Mountain races are more than just competition – they’re a great reason to get away together.…

Pieniny Ultra-Trail® is more than just a race – it’s a full-on experience packed with energy, inspiration, and awesome side events! We’ve gathered everything for you in one place and…

On this Easter, we wish you: ☀️ moments of calm ☀️ good energy ☀️ light legs and a joyful heart ☀️ and plenty of smiles – because in 7 days……

The mountains in Małopolska Region can really be tough – but that’s probably why runners love them so much. Technical trails, beautiful panoramas, changing weather, and significant elevation gains. The…

EMPATON is an award for heartfelt mindfulness on the trails of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®, presented since 2022 at the initiative of the Rak’n’Roll Foundation. We all know the moving moments from…

[Start Zones] This year, for the first time, we are introducing start zone markings based on the ITRA ranking. The goal is to maintain a smoother start and flow during…

SunFoods + Pieniny Ultra-Trail® = Energy on the trail!  Stop by the SunFoods booth during Pieniny Ultra-Trail® and grab some natural energy for the trail – straight from nature! What’s…

Together with BUFF we invite you to a running morning, led by Marcin Świerc. We start on April 25th (Friday) at 9:00 AM from the Pieniny Ultra-Trail® race village, located near…

[See you at the EXPO] This year’s EXPO will be located in Szczawnica on the upper parking lot Pieniny, right next to the race office and the main start/finish zone…

We welcome ROYAL BAY® to the group of sponsors, a manufacturer of high-quality compression gear for athletes. From the very beginning, the goal of ROYAL BAY® was to create high-quality…

Thinking of the comfort of participants, residents of Szczawnica and surrounding towns, as well as the environmental benefits of this solution, we are launching three special Pieniny Ultra-Trail® bus lines…

FOR THOSE WHO PUSH BEYOND THEIR LIMITS!  Mountain trail runners! Introducing the running vest CAMELBAK Apex Pro Run Vest – designed for the most demanding athletes! This exceptional vest is…

In the link you will find the Pieniny Ultra-Trail® Magazine containing the most important information about this year’s edition of the event. If you have any additional questions, please let…

Here comes the news that will give you wings on the trail! This year, #HOKA becomes the Main Sponsor of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®!‍♂️⛰️ A brand that truly…

The perfect place for active recreation in Pieniny Mountains?   Book accommodation at Willa Pod Kolejką, which has become the Official Partner of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®.   The location in the…

We welcome Solar Medi Spa Hotel – Pienińska Spa & Rehabilitation Clinic for Pain Treatment – as one of our Partners! This exceptional place is located in the heart of…

We invite you to take advantage of an exclusive accommodation offer during the event at Szczawnica Park Resort & SPA 5*, the Official Partner of our event. This first-class resort…

We welcome MJP Drukarnia to the group of sponsors, who will take care of the printed materials for our event! Thanks to the comprehensive services of MJP Drukarnia – from…

We welcome Pieniny Grand Hotel & SPA **** among our Partners. A modern hotel in the heart of Szczawnica Spa, surrounded by a spa park, offers spacious rooms with panoramic…

Małopolska is a place that attracts sports enthusiasts, offering them extremely diverse conditions and opportunities for practicing sports, both winter and summer. Małopolska Region is a region in which part…

600 kg of oranges, 500 kg of bananas and 160 kg of tomatoes will go to refresh points thanks to SunFoods, which has joined the group of Sponsors of Pieniny…

We have reached the limit of entries on the course Żwawe Wierchy, so in accordance with the regulations point 6, we are introducing a 5-day payment deadline for participants who…

We are pleased to announce that OdloPolska has become a Sponsor of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®! Each edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® is a new challenge, full of variables and demanding conditions. In…

We are happy to announce that Małopolska Region – Małopolska has become the Strategic Partner of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®. Małopolska Region is an unique place on the…

We are pleased to announce that Buff has become the Main Sponsor of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®. Buff is a brand that combines functionality, comfort and unique style…

Wielka Prehyba, Chyża Durbaszka, or Niepokorny Mnich – regardless of your choice, you need to remember to stay well-hydrated, both during preparation for the competition and throughout the event. With…

[Dziki Groń] We have reached the limit of entries on the course Dziki Groń again, so in accordance with the regulations point 6, we are introducing a 5-day payment deadline…

We are happy to announce that Trójka Polskie Radio has become the Media Partner of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®. Radio Trójka journalists will be with us throughout the…

We are pleased to announce that Suunto and Pieniny Ultra-Trail® are joining forces this year to create a beautiful running adventure in the mountains for you. In running and pushing…

Celebrate your result with a toast with LycopenVIT, which supports the participants of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®. A unique combination of CIS lycopene – obtained from tomatoes, vitamin…

We are happy to announce that Czanieckie Makarony, a producer of top quality pasta, has joined the Sponsors of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®. Thanks to the support of…

Among the Partners of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® we welcome the @SPA Budowlani hotel. The SPA Budowlani Szczawnica complex is a Sanatorium and Hotel*** with a swimming pool,…

[Dziki Groń] We have reached the limit of entries on the course Dziki Groń, so in accordance with the regulations point 6, we are introducing a 5-day payment deadline for…

[Wielka Prehyba] We have reached the limit of entries on the course Wielka Prehyba, so in accordance with the regulations point 6, we are introducing a 5-day payment deadline for…

Hello runners! If you are still wondering whether to sign up for Pieniny Ultra-Trail®, we would like to remind you that the second threshold of entry fees is valid until…

[Chyża Durbaszka] We have reached the limit of entries on the course Chyża Durbaszka, so in accordance with the regulations point 6, we are introducing a 5-day payment deadline for…

No matter your level of training, there will always be someone moving at a pace close to yours. You might pull ahead on the uphills, and he or she will…

The first threshold of entry fees ends tomorrow, January 8th. We invite you to register to Pieniny Ultra-Trail® and join our running community. Unforgettable adventures, new challenges and an unique…

Dear runners! We wish you a healthy and peaceful Christmas! May it be a time of joy, fulfillment and rest for you and your families. Let it be a good…

We are pleased to introduce the Silva Polska brand – the Sponsor of the 12th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®, which specializes in lightening up runners’ paths and guiding them to…

We are pleased to announce that for the second time the Main Sponsor of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® is PKO Bank Polski – PKO Bank Polski Biegajmy Razem. Pieniny Ultra-Trail® – is…

We have received an official letter from the Polish Athletics Association confirming that the following Polish Championships will take place during Pieniny Ultra-Trail®: – Lubań Vertical: PZLA Polish Mountain Running…

Ho ho ho! If you are looking for some gifts for your loved ones, we have great news for you.

New is coming! We are happy to present a new course, connecting Pieniny Spiskie and Lake Czorsztyńskie, with the previous sections in Beskid Sądecki and Little Pieniny Mountains.

We will soon start the long May weekend. And we invite you to rest at Czorsztyńskie Lake.

Do you already know what you will eat before and after the start?

When you are in Szczawnica, be sure to plan a cycling trip around Lake Czorsztyńskie – it is definitely one of the most beautiful cycling trails in the Lesser Poland…

Are you a fan of unique flavors? Choose the direction to Palenica!

We know that you often look for places in Szczawnica where you can eat well and quietly during the event

On Sunday morning (April 21), together with On we invite you to a 5 km Energy Run.

Race Office will be located in Szczawnica on the Pieniny Parking, right next to the EXPO and the main start/finish zone (Pienińska 1 Street).

The weather has started to change significantly. There is a cooling down and light rains.

We are pleased to announce that the LycopenPro brand is the sponsor of the 11th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®.

Thinking of the comfort of participants, residents of Szczawnica and surrounding towns, as well as the environmental benefits of this solution, we are launching three special Pieniny Ultra-Trail® bus lines…

We are glad that Hotel Maria has joined the group of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® Sponsors.

We are pleased to announce that the sponsor of the 11th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® is Willa Pod Kolejką.

We are pleased to announce that the sponsor of the 11th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® is Szczawnica Park Resort & SPA.

We are pleased to announce that Małopolska Region is the Strategic Partner of the 11th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®.  

During the race, the “Cypel” campsite in Krościenko nad Dunajcem will be open.

We are happy to inform you that On is the Main Sponsor of the 11th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®.

During the 11th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®, accommodation will be available in the gym.

We are pleased to announce that PKO Bank Polski is the Main Sponsor of the 11th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® 

Exactly in the same year in which we organized the 1st edition of the Pieniny Ultra-Trail® (then called the Marathon in Szczawnica), PKO Bank Polski has started the implementation of…

If you are looking for some gifts for your loved ones, we have great news for you.

We are happy to announce that Browar Fortuna is with us once again!

We invite you to the 11th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®, which will take place on April 19-21, 2024.

All photo galleries from the Pieniny Ultra-Trail® 2023 you can find on our website.

We are pleased to inform you that the Main Partner of the 10th edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail® is Małopolska.

Conditions on the routes (16.04) Another warm, sunny day is behind us. On the southern slopes, where more sun reaches, there is no snow, neither in the forest nor in…

We welcome RyterSki among our Partners.

Fundacja Rak’n’Roll has been with us since the first edition.

We welcome Hotel Maria to the Pieniny Ultra-Trail® Partners.

Gmina Ochotnica Dolna is our Partner Commune and Running-Friendly Place.

Since 2022, on the initiative of Rak’n’Roll Foundation, we have been awarding a special and symbolic distinction – Empaton – to people who stand out with sincere mindfullnes. They are able…

We welcome Mountain Juice among our Sponsors.

In the link you will find the Technical Bulletin containing the most important information about this year’s edition of the Pieniny Ultra-Trail®.

On Sunday morning (23.04) together with The North Face we invite you for a community run.

We welcome Makarony Czanieckie to the sponsors of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®

We organize our event with more and more ecological attention every year. In 2022, we decided to systematize our current activities and implement new solutions that will allow us to…

We organize the Pieniny Ultra-Trail® with increasing ecological mindfulness every year.

Quite recently, there was a premiere of trail running shoes from the Summit Series Trail Run collection from The North Face – the main sponsor of Pieniny Ultra-Trail®.

 We are pleased to announce that Buff® has joined the group of Sponsors of the Pieniny Ultra-Trail®. Buff® it’s great that you’ve been with us for so many years. Thank you…

Here are our new courses:   Lubań Vertical – PZLA Polish Championship in Vertical Mountain Running Details: https://pieninyultratrail.pl/en/routes/luban-vertical/   Palenica Trail – PZLA Polish Championship in Mountain Running U18, U20…

How are you preparing for the racing season? Do you include winter sports in your plan, such as ski touring?   Demanding uphills will be a perfect supplement to running…

We have received official confirmation today, so we are glad to inform you that Pieniny Ultra-Trail® 2023 will include: – PZLA Polish Long Distance Mountain Running Championships (Short Trail) -…

Registration for the 3rd edition of Mini Pieniny Ultra-Trail® is open!

In the 2023 edition, it will be possible to stay overnight in the school gym.   We would like to thank the Management of Primary School No. 1 in Szczawnica…

At the finish line, there will be waiting for you freshly cooled in the Pieniny streams Miłosław from BROWAR FORTUNA. Thank you BROWAR FORTUNA for your trust and cooperation in organizing…

We invite all children and youth to participate in the Mini Pieniny Ultra-Trail®, which will take place on April 23, 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00 in Park Dolny in Szczawnica.…

Next week we are starting the registration for Pieniny Ultra-Trail® 2023.

Changes are an inseparable part of “Biegi w Szczawnicy”. Since 2013, we have increased the number of courses from two to six, we have added runs for children and teenagers,…

In the link you will find a technical bulletin containing the most important information about this year’s edition of the event. If you have any additional questions, please let us…

In this year’s edition, the Race Office, EXPO, Start / Finish Zone will be located in the same place, on the Parking Pieniny in Szczawnica, Pienińska 1 str. The ending ceremony…

The on-line results were supplemented with the results of individual runs, which took place until the end of August. We are waiting for reports of any errors until September 19,…

Additional registration for all distances of this year’s event will start at 20:00 and it will last until May 23 or until the limits of places are reached. At the…

“Pieniny Ultra-Trail” will be held on June 18-21, 2021. In the formula of the individual race, with the possibility of starting at any time during these three days (Dziki Groń…

Due to the prolonged lockdown and related complications (including the closing of the accommodation base), we decided to change the date of our event. We expect the hotels to remain…

Below you will find links to the detailed regulations, to the most important assumptions of the event, as well as a link to the registration system, where you can make…

In recent years, we have promoted our event with the slogan “adventure begins here”. However, a year has passed since the first covid lockdown and we have the impression that…

Due to the mounting difficulties in recent days, we decided to cancel the event scheduled for 14-15. November 2020. In the current conditions, with the rapidly decreasing number of volunteers,…

Due to the introduction of a state of emergency in Slovakia and the ban on the organization of sports events, we had to change the route of the rebellious monk,…

In recent days, we have received the most important approvals and opinions for us regarding the conduct of the event in November, so we can communicate our assumptions allowing to…

April is beautiful this year. Amazing. Some trees already release juicy spring green, while others develop white buds making the mountain slopes covered with forest look almost fabulous. On most…

Please read the following message calmly and carefully! In the registration system: https://zapisy.strefaprzygod.pl/en/changes-2020 – there is a form available that will allow you to make changes regarding the package for…

Dear Runners! As you already know, this year’s event will take place on November 14, 2020. We know that some of you don’t like this date, conflict with other competitions…

Over the past weeks, we have been closely following the developments and analyzing all possible scenarios. We don’t want to keep you in suspense any longer because we can see…

We want to keep you updated on all decisions we take in connection with the Coronavirus. We are just after an important meeting at which we determined our further activities…

Before the new year we had to decide about the change of the location of the main start-finish zone in Szczawnica. At the moment, after many talks and arrangements, we…

As every year, we provide accommodation in the gym. There is a limited number of them – 150. The cost of accommodation is 10 PLN.

We invite you to register for cross-country runs for children, i.e. Mini BWS, which will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2020 in the Upper Park, near Dworek Gościnny.

We have prepared additional registration rules for the best athletes taking top positions in previous editions of the race and having a sufficiently high point level in the ITRA ranking.…

From Tuesday, November 5, we are starting registration for the next edition of the “Pieniny Ultra-Trail”, which will take place on April 25, 2020.

We encourage you to download our application, it’s really worth it, because you will have all the details about the event on your phone and easily accessible.

It’s tomorrow! 🔔🔔🔔 Sharply at 8:00 pm, we will open the registration for 64 km course – Dziki Groń 2019 🏔️🏃

To już jutro! 🔔🔔🔔 Punktualnie o 20:00 otworzymy zapisy na 64 km trasę Dziki Groń 🏔️🏃‍♂️

The preparation of BWS 2019 is going full speed now, so it’s good time to start registration.

The next edition of the festival will take place on 27th of April 2019. The registration starts in November 2018!

Our neighbours from the other side of the mountain invite to their race: V Regatta Bieg Wierchami.

Feel invited to come to Jazz Bar in “Dworek Gościnny” on Friday between 13:00-22:00, where we show films.

It is the first time we prepare special collection of products with BUFF that is dedicated to our event. 

As always, the race office will be located in Dworek Goscinny, Szczawnica, Polska (Park Górny Street 7). Working hours of the race office 20 April (Friday): 12:00 – 22:30 21…

Traditionaly the name has two words and is connected with the character and atmosphere of the course.

We are saying goodbye to the picture that was our companion for the last few years and wellcoming the new and more simple logo that will help us organize the…

We are proud that the 2018 edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail will be supported by BUFF POLAND as the Main Sponsor.

An entrance fee done from an international bank account should be made via regular money transfer. A few days ago we’ve changed our bank accounts and updated them in the…

In the edition of 2018 we’re going to present a new route of 64 km. Actually you know it pretty well from last edition, because it is the shortend version…

The next edition of Pieniny Ultra-Trail will take place on 21st of April 2018. During coming weeks will be updating our website, so stay tuned!  

See below to read the most important informations about our event. All the information about marking the routes, start and finish zones, deposits, emergency situations, etc (Clik the photo to…

Tomorrow (Monday, 5th of December) we’re opening registration to a waiting list of Wielka Prehyba. Everyone who missed first registration will have his or her chance.

We’ve done a veryfication of payments on the starting list of Niepokorny Mnich. 23 runners were deleted from the list, and their places were taken by people from a waiting…

Today, 15th of November, we open a pre-registration to Niepokorny Mnich. The registration form will be open from 8 pm. All the details are listed belowe: https://pieninyultratrail.pl/en/registration-rules-2/    

We have a final project of our souvenir T-shirt made specially for the event. You may see it and order via our form here. We accept orders until 8 of…

The start and finish zone will be located next to the restaurant Karczma u Polowacy. Presize address is: ul. Nad Grajcarkiem 5. A okolyca pikna, ze hej!

The routes of Niepokorny Mnich and Wielka Prehyba were certified by i-TRA. Finishing Niepokorny Mnich gives you, as in previous year, 3 qualifying points to UTMB. Remember that according to…