Ultra Running Hub Kaupanger, Norway · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Sognefjord Trail Run 50k
Race completed
50 km Distance
2,400 m Climbing
6.1 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 48 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~129 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 9°C
Night low 3°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 18 h 56 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1119 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 50 km of trail with 2,400 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,400 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.