Tyresö Extreme Challenge (TEC) - 100 miles

Race completed

161 km Distance

3,525 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

What the course asks

Climbing rate 22 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 30 hours 11:11 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 70% of 100 mi races. Measured against 30 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~20 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail with 3,525 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,525 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 30 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

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La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

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Spring Energy