Sandsjöbacka trail 2026

Sandsjöbacka Trail 2026 is a challenging winter trail running event held in the scenic nature reserves around Göteborg, Sweden. Featuring demanding courses across 180 km, 90 km, 60 km, and 30 km distances, runners conquer forest singletracks, mud, snow, and rugged terrain under freezing winter conditions.

🇸🇪 Sweden  |  📍 Location: Göteborg  |  📅 January 16–17, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100M (180K), 100K (90K), 50K (60K), 20K (30K)
📍 Point-to-Point (90K, 60K, 30K) / 🔄 Loop (180K)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺 Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 180K: Skatås (Loop) | Jan 16, 11:00 – 20:00
90K: Tjolöholm Castle (Point-to-Point) | Jan 17, 06:00
60K: Kungsbacka C, Lindens Torg (Point-to-Point) | Jan 17, 09:00
30K: Kållered, outside Nordic Wellness (Point-to-Point) | Jan 17, 12:00
🌲 Terrain Type Forest Trail / Asphalt / Snow / Singletrack / Mud
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 180K: 2.62% / +4,860 m (-4,860 m) | 185.4 km
90K: 2.61% / +2,510 m (-2,460 m) | 96 km
60K: 2.83% / +1,700 m (-1,630 m) | 60 km
30K: 3.27% / +1,020 m (-970 m) | 31.2 km
🏔️ Altitude Range 180K & 90K: Min: 0 m / Max: 121 m
60K: Min: 1 m / Max: 121 m
30K: Min: 2 m / Max: 121 m
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 180K: 4 stations | Time Limit: 36 hrs
90K: 3 stations | Time Limit: 17 hrs
60K: 2 stations | Time Limit: 13 hrs
30K: 1 station | Time Limit: 10 hrs
❄️ Weather Overview Freezing | Avg Temp: -2.3°C to 1.6°C (Summit: -3.0°C to 1.0°C)

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 180K: 100M | 90K: 100K | 60K: 50K | 30K: 20K
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level All Categories: N/A / Mountain Level N/A
📈 ITRA Finisher Level All Categories: N/A
🇸🇪 National League All Categories: N/A

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

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

Drop Bags: Yes (180K: Tjolöholm, Anneberg / 90K: Anneberg / 60K & 30K: No)
Mandatory Gear Level: Basic (All Categories)

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: N/A | Changing Rooms: N/A | Toilets: N/A
💰 Entry Fee 180K: 1450 – 1600 SEK
90K: 1250 – 1350 SEK
60K: 990 – 1090 SEK
30K: 730 – 830 SEK
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: February | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
🚆 Transport Options Bus from Göteborg Landvetter Airport (50 min to Skatås / 1h to Kållered / 1h 20 min to Kungsbacka)
🏨 Accommodation
🟢 Easy (Hotels in Göteborg) / 🟡 Moderate (Kungsbacka, Kållered)
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📊 Historical Statistics – Sandsjöbacka trail 2026

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
180K 35 4 11.43% 31 88.57% 27:55:39
90K 77 48 62.34% 29 37.66% 9:31:15
60K 146 128 87.67% 18 12.33% 5:35:57
30K 166 163 98.19% 3 1.81% 2:17:37
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