How hilly is the Jotunheimen Trail Run Ultramarathon?
The Jotunheimen Trail Run Ultramarathon is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 2,500 m.
Jotunheimen Trail Run Ultramarathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Official event website ↗Data current as of
Decision summary
Jotunheimen Trail Run Ultramarathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 79/100
- Evidence depth
- 28 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Jotunheimen Trail Run Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 73 km
- Terrain
- Trail
- Scenery
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Jotunheimen Trail Run Ultramarathon route go?
The Jotunheimen Trail Run Ultramarathon route starts at Bygdin (Bygdin Høyfjellshotell) and finishes at Bygdin (Bygdin Høyfjellshotell). Underfoot, expect 64 km trail, 4 km gravel, 2 km asphalt. It passes Lake Bygdin, Fondsbu, Torfinnsbu and Yksendalsbu.
What should runners know on race day for the Jotunheimen Trail Run Ultramarathon?
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Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Mountain
- Forest
- Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 2,500 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Aid station 1: in by 14:00, out by 14:30. Aid station 2: in by 20:00, out by 20:15.
- Sold out
- Yes
- ITRA points
- 3 points
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 2
Access and course status
- Start
- Bygdin (Bygdin Høyfjellshotell)
- Finish
- Bygdin (Bygdin Høyfjellshotell)
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- 64 km trail, 4 km gravel, 2 km asphalt
- Landmarks
- Lake Bygdin, Fondsbu, Torfinnsbu, Yksendalsbu
- Notable features
- Held across two race days over the first weekend, with mountain distances from a kids race up to a 73 km ultra around Lake Bygdin
- the Skyrace is part of the Norwegian Skyrunning Series in 2026
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 14 kphTypical wind
- 7 mmTypical rainfall
- 79Favourability /100