Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail 2026

Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail 2026 features three ultra-distance trail races (147 km, 87 km, and 50 km) traversing the historic forest and trail networks of Vestfold, Norway. Offering a challenge across forest singletracks, gravel paths, and tarmac sections, runners navigate demanding elevation gains through picturesque Norwegian landscapes.

🇳🇴 Norway  |  📍 Vestfold  |  📅 June 6–7, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100M (147 km), 100K (87 km), 50K (50 km)
🔄 Loop (147 km) / 🏁 Point-to-Point (87 km, 50 km)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺️ Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 147 km: Hengsrød (Loop) | June 6, 07:00
87 km: Eidsfoss (Point-to-Point) | June 6, 21:00
50 km: Damtjernveien (Point-to-Point) | June 7, 07:00
🌲 Terrain Type Forest Trail / Gravel / Asphalt
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 147 km: 3.54% / +5,200 m (-5,200 m) | 147 km
87 km: 3.55% / +3,085 m (-3,005 m) | 87 km
50 km: 3.06% / +1,530 m (-1,620 m) | 50 km
🏔️ Altitude Range 147 km: Min: 19 m / Max: 562 m
87 km: Min: 19 m / Max: 562 m
50 km: Min: 20 m / Max: 422 m
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 147 km: 4 stations | Time Limit: 33 hrs
87 km: 3 stations | Time Limit: 22 hrs
50 km: 1 station | Time Limit: 12 hrs
📍 GPX File Availability Available

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 147 km: 100M Index | 87 km: 100K Index | 50 km: 50K Index
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level 147 km: 5 Points / Mountain Level 4
87 km: 4 Points / Mountain Level 3
50 km: 2 Points / Mountain Level 3
📈 ITRA Finisher Level 147 km: 420 | 87 km: 360 | 50 km: 280
🇳🇴 National League Yes

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers: No
Crew Support: No
Poles: Allowed (Yes for all distances)
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

147 km Drop Bags: Yes (60 km, 97 km)
87 km Drop Bags: Yes (37 km)
50 km Drop Bags: No
Mandatory Gear Level: Standard

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: N/A | Changing Rooms: N/A | Toilets: N/A
💰 Entry Fee N/A
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: N/A | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Sandefjord Airport Torp (TRF)
🚆 Transport Options Car from Sandefjord Airport Torp (30 min)
🏨 Accommodation
🔴 Hard to find (Hengsrød)
Note: Accommodations in Hengsrød are extremely limited. It is recommended to search in nearby towns (Horten, 20 mins drive).
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📊 Historical Statistics (2026)

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail 147 km 13 13 100.00% 0 0.00% 23:39:41
Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail 87 km 14 12 85.71% 2 14.29% 12:30:41
Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail 50 km 49 48 97.96% 1 2.04% 4:22:02
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