Tatra Road Race takes place on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 in Kościelisko, Poland. The main route is 115 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Start
- Kościelisko 🇵🇱
- Distance
- 115 km
- Climbing
- 3,450 m
- Level
- Open to all
A mountainous road race in the Polish Tatras, its toughest “HELL” route climbing 3,250 m. — 115 / 80 / 50 km · 3,250 m climb
What this race demands
The Tatra Road Race demands exceptional climbing capacity and sustained muscular endurance to navigate 3,450 meters of elevation over a 115-kilometer mountainous route.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 3,450 meters of elevation over 115 kilometers requires relentless climbing efficiency and the ability to maintain steady power output on sustained ascents.
Muscular durability
The severe gradient profile places continuous high torque demands on the legs, requiring strong muscular endurance to prevent late-race fatigue during the mountains of the Polish Tatras.
Given the substantial duration exceeding four hours, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy availability on the climbs.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
6:20–7:40
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
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