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Big Bear's Ultra

Name: Big Bear's Ultra
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Žilina

location_city Žilina

flag Slovakia

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

The Big Bear's Ultra (BBU) is a challenging trail running event set in the mountains of Slovakia, near Žilina, scheduled for September 19, 2026. It is an established race that attracts an international field of runners from over 18 countries. The event offers several demanding distances, including the BBU 100+ and BBU 60+ ultramarathons, as well as shorter races like the BBU 40 and a relay option. It is part of the Europe Trail Cup and the Slovak Ultratrail League, confirming its status as a significant European trail race. The event is known for its stunning mountain scenery, tough courses, and a strong, competitive atmosphere.

Races Offered

BBU Relay

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 118K

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Type — Trail running

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06:00

BBU100+

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 118K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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06:00

BBU40

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 40K

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Type — Trail running

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10:00

BBU60+

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 62K

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Type — Trail running

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10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Žilina.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.6° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 9.1° / 19.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.0 /

water_drop 77.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.6° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 9.1° / 19.3°

air 8.0 km/h

water_drop 77.5%

About Žilina

Žilina is a town in Central Slovakia with a population of 80,000 (2024) and the capital city of the Žilina self-administrative region. The city itself offers a nice historic centre, which is unique in Slovakia thanks to the arcades on the main square, and a vibrant cultural scene. The surrounding region is a paradise for hiking and skiing, with the Little Fatra mountain range being one of the nature hotspots of the country.