Ultra Running Hub Våle, Norway · Sunday, June 7, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail (VHUT) 50km
Race completed
50 km Distance
1,250 m Climbing
4.4 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 25 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours
14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~48 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
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 18°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 18 h 21 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 255 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling 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 50 km of trail with 1,250 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes25 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 Poles1,250 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Trail race through the best parts of the Vestfold County. Summits with beautiful scenery and great view. Single track, some gravel and a little tarmac in between.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.