Vestvågøy, Lofoten, Norway · Saturday, May 30, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Lofoten Ultra Trail Marathon 48km

Race completed

48 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

6.2 Grit · Hardcore

68.1435° N, 13.6177° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 52 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 15:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 78% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~112 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — 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 8°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight Sun does not set

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 30 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 48 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes52 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition48 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…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

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

It is with great pride we start the 48km at the Viking Camp at Torvdalshalsen. Lofoten is packed with cool Viking history and museum. Welcome to a fantastic run in the footsteps of the Vikings!

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