Ultra Running Hub Göteborg, Sweden · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Gotaleden Ultra
Race completed
75 km Distance
1,825 m Climbing
6.5 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 24 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 13 hours
10:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~207 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (75km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 14°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 09 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 39 m. Not a forecast.
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 75 km of trail with 1,825 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition75 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,825 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Running on the beautiful Gotaleden trail, between Gothenburg and Alingsås.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.