Ultra Running Hub Sandnes, Norway · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Sandnes Ultratrail
Race completed
80 km Distance
4,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 50 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 29 hours
21:45 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~64 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Daytime high 8°C
Night low 4°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 14 h 37 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 101 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 4,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes50 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles4,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 29 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Start and finish will be at Alsvik nature center
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.