Hornindal, Norway · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Hornindal Rundt
Race completed
75 km Distance
5,600 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 75 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Time limit 25 hours
20:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~41 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
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, July
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 19 h 28 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 500 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 75 km of trail with 5,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes75 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 Poles5,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 25 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Hügeliger Rundkurs in der Region Hornindal. GPS-Daten auf der Seite des Veranstalters.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.