Hvittingfoss Trail Challange

Race completed

52 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

6.4 Grit · Hardcore

59.4857° N, 10.0117° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 48 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 13:51 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 67% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 255 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

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Adidas