6th Tapolca Rockwool Trail

Cellars, paths, views – a community field day among the monadnocks.

🌄 The trails of the Balaton Uplands from Csobánc to Balatonhenye offer varied terrain for a summer trail day. The surroundings are panoramic, and the routes connect well-known and hidden trails, inviting the field to a lively rhythm.

🔥 The day is divided into five distances: from XS to XL, everyone can find their own challenge. The pace is dictated by the rhythm of the trails, and the level times provide a safe framework for individual goals.

🌿 Eighty percent of the terrain is dirt road, with trails and paths, so the running experience is close to nature. Hikers can complete up to 22 kilometers at their own pace, enjoying the same scenery at a more relaxed pace.

🤝 According to feedback, the organizing team has refined the details, so the goal of the sixth edition is to create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. The staff actively supports the completion on the course and around the refreshment stations.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

🚩 Competition center: 1 Szabadság Street, Tapolca-Diszel. (Csobánc Cultural Center)

🏃 Distances and time limits (running):

• XS 8 km: 1 hour 30 minutes
• S 14 km: 2 hours
• M 22 km: 4 hours
• L 33 km: 6 hours
• XL 45 km: 8 hours

🥾 Distances and time limits (hiking):

• XS 8 km: 2 hours
• S 14 km: 3 hours
• M 22 km: 6 hours

🛤️ Trail characteristics: approx. 80% of the route is dirt road, cart track, forest path • the rest is hard surface • panoramic sections in the foothills

🕖 Start of the race: from 7:00 a.m. onwards

🏁 Start times for runners: XL 45 km 8:00 a.m. • L 33 km 8:30 a.m. • M 22 km 9:00 a.m. • S 14 km 9:30 a.m. • XS 8 km 10:00 a.m.

🥤 Refreshments: water • cola • isotonic drinks • bananas • melons • apples • tomatoes • salty sticks • salted peanuts • wafers • crackers • larded bread • occasionally "fröccs" (wine spritzer) at certain cellars, at refreshment points

💳 Entry fees — gradual (runners):

💠 Pre-registration until April 30: XS 4,000 HUF • S 6,000 HUF • M 10,000 HUF • L 12,000 HUF • XL 14,000 HUF

💠 After April 30, until June 24: XS 5,000 HUF • S 8,000 HUF • M 12,000 HUF • L 14,000 HUF • XL 16,000 HUF

💠 After June 24 and on site: XS 6,000 HUF • S 9,000 HUF • M 12,000 HUF • L 16,000 HUF • XL 18,000 HUF • limited availability on site

🚶 Entry fees — hike:

💠 Pre-registration (until April 30 and then until June 24): 2,000 HUF per person • optional finishers' medal fee: 2,000 HUF

💠 After June 24 and on site: 3,000 HUF per person • optional finishers' medal fee 2,000 HUF

📝 Pre-registration via Google Form, link in the event

🎁 Registration fee includes (for all participants): unique race number • e-punch timing (deposit fee 1,000 HUF) • refreshments on the course and in the start/finish area • health supervision • hot meal at the finish line, with a meat-free option • sponsor gifts

🏅 Finishers' medal: all runners receive a medal • optional medal for hikers for 2,000 HUF

🏆 Prize structure: the first 3 female and male runners in each race will receive medals, trophies, and sponsor prizes

📣 Announcement of results (planned): 12:00 XS • 12:30 S • 13:00 M • 1:30 p.m. L • 2:30 p.m. XL (subject to change depending on arrivals)

🌱 A green approach: a cup-free event • use of your own water bottle or cup is recommended

Source of description: Facebook event.