How the BBU100+ signature course came to be? The answer is simple – it was born right here, looking at the Žilina basin horizon. This exact 360° panoramic view was the primary inspiration for the course design. We wanted to connect all those iconic peaks you see from the city into one uncompromising challenge. Dubeň,…
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Registrations for the the 4th edition of BBU (September 19-20, 2026) will open on December 17, 2026 at 8pm. You have the opportunity to sign up for one of our individual races – BBU40 (40km/2000m), BBU60+ (62km/3500m) or BBU100+ (118km/6300m) or as a team of 4 for the BBU RELAY.
Flashback to the third edition of Big Bear’s Ultra – great weather, stunning views and record breaking performances.
The 3rd edition of Big Bear’s Ultra brought an unforgettable weekend to Slovakia’s mountains. Runners from 18 countries gathered at the start, confirming the race’s fast-growing international reputation. A major highlight was the debut of the BBU40, a new 40 km course that quickly won runners’ hearts – and delivered both a sporting and logistical…
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In a few weeks a new season of Europe Trail Cup (formerly Alpe-Adria Trail Cup) will begin. Same as last year Big Bear’s Ultra will be part of the ETC View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBU100+ (@bigbearsultra_bbu100) The 2025 calendar includes 14 trail and ultra-trail events in 8 countries – Turkey, Slovenia, Poland, Croatia,…
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In cooperation with Malofatranská stovka we have announced the Malá Fatra Ultra Double for those who took part in both these events this year. Checking and comapring the results of Malofatranská stovka and BBU brought these results the Malá Fatra Ultra Double 2024: Hardcore Ultra (MF100 + BBU100+): Men 1. Ján Virostko – 35:45:27 2. Vladimír…
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The second edition of Big Bear’s Ultra Trail Race took place on September 21-22, 2024, amidst the picturesque hills and mountains surrounding Žilina, under perfect clear skies. In the main event, the BBU100+ (118 km / 6,300 m), Ján Virostko claimed victory, finishing ahead of fellow Slovaks Vladimír Hnojčík and Milan Králik. On the women’s…
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In the heart of Europe, where the mountains whisper tales of adventure, the Europe Trail Cup emerges and unifies the spirit of trail-running enthusiasts across Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Bosnia, Serbia, and Macedonia. Born from a shared love for the untamed beauty of Europe’s diverse landscapes, Europe Trail Cup is more than a series of…
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Both ultra events of Big Bear’s Ultra will be again the part of Slovak Ultra Trail League in 2024. And again as the penultimate event in the league calendar. Ultra Kras 55 in April will make a debut in 2024.
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There is probably no runner who has not experienced unpleasant pain during sports activity. Whether it was a muscle strain or an inflammation, that’s when many of us often reach for the well-known “vitamin I”, i.e. Ibuprofen, Ibalgin etc. After all, it is logical that if our muscles/joints/tendons ache, inflammation has probably occurred in them, and if we take a painkiller that also has anti-inflammatory effects, we can’t do anything wrong.
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