Ultra Running Hub Bestebu, Norway · Saturday, July 25, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Blefjells Beste 57km
Race completed
57 km Distance
1,830 m Climbing
5.6 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 32 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 14 hours
14:44 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 77% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~55 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (57km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Daylight 17 h 35 m of light
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 57 km of trail with 1,830 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition57 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,830 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
This race is mostly on trail/single trail in the mountain area of Blefjell. Parts of the route follow permanently marked paths, the rest of the route is marked. Participants have access to online map.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.