Ultra Running Hub Porsgrunn, Norway · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Skogvokteren Ultra
Race completed
88 km Distance
3,530 m Climbing
9.7 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 40 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 19 hours
12:57 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 75% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~131 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (88km) — 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 15°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 51 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 132 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 88 km of trail with 3,530 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition88 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,530 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 19 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.