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6-DayIAU Gold Label / GOMU World Championship

EMU 6-Day Race

The 15th EMU six-day race and 2026 GOMU world championship, run for 144 hours on a measured loop beside Lake Balaton.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateSep 3-9, 2026
LocationBalatonfüred, Hungary
Format6-Day
TerrainRoad
RegionEurope
Distance144 hours
Course modelLoop
Cutoff144 hours
SanctioningIAU Gold Label / GOMU World Championship
HighlightsGOMU World Championship, 144-Hour Race

Course & Terrain

Measured road loop at the Füred Camping venue, with automated lap counting and partial-lap measurement at the finish.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.

Why This Race Matters

EMU 6-Day Race is a useful reference point for runners comparing 6-day events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Use repeatable but adaptable routines for sleep, food, skin and foot checks, weather, and medical escalation across the six days.
  • Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
  • The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 19, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official IAU event listing — https://iau-ultramarathon.org/2026-09-03-hungary-xv.-emu-6-day-race.html
  2. Official 2026 race rules — https://www.emusport.hu/assets/documents/2026_6D_RaceRules_EN.pdf
  3. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 19, 2026.