Forsand, Norway · Saturday, June 6, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Lysefjorden Inn Ultramarathon

Race completed

62 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

58.9003° N, 6.0980° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 40 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14 hours 13:33 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 80% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~386 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 18 h 08 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 469 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 62 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition62 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 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

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

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

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

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Start at Oanes kai, Preikestolen base camp, passes Brattelid, Bakken farm, Songesand kai. Past Fylljesdalen, up monster the hill to Nordrestølstjern. From here, the race continues on a paved road to finish at Lysebotn tourist cabin.

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