Kirkefjorden, Moskenes, Norway · Friday, May 29, 2026

Fixed Distance 100 mi

Lofoten Ultra Trail 100 Miles

Race completed
166 km Distance
7,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 38 hours 13:44 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 73% of 100 mi races. Measured against 30 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~51 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (166km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daylight 18 h 13 m of light

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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🥤 nutrition

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 166 km of trail with 7,000 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 166 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles7,000 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 38 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

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…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
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Course Notes

The 100 miles distance starts in Reinefjorden and then goes through an amazing track over mountain ridges, over and past white beaches, around green hills and grey cliffs – almost the entire time with the ocean in view or just meters from your feet.

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