Arctic Alta Ultra

Race completed

100 km Distance

1,678 m Climbing

7.5 Grit · Hardcore

69.9689° N, 23.2717° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 17 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 17 hours 10:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~44 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 12°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 16 h 05 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 394 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 1,678 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes100 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 100 km, without the bounce.
HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 100 km races than fitness does.

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