Saksumdal Ultra

Race completed

51 km Distance

1,400 m Climbing

4.7 Grit · Challenging

61.1134° N, 10.3062° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 27 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~10 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 11°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 59 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 673 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 51 km of trail with 1,400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,400 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Maurten