Jotunheimen Trail Run 2026

Jotunheimen Trail Run offers five scenic mountain trail distances (73 km ultra, 42 km mountain marathon, 21 km, 17 km, and 12 km) around Bygdin and Beitostølen, Norway. Runners navigate alpine mountain singletracks, rocky technical trails, high-altitude ridges, and pristine lake views in Jotunheimen National Park.

🇳🇴 Norway  |  📍 Bygdin / Beitostølen  |  📅 July 31 – August 1, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100K (73 km), 50K (42 km), 20K (21 km & 17 km)
🔄 Loop (73k, 42k, 21k, 12k) / 📍 Point-to-Point (17k)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺️ Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 73 km: Bygdin (Loop) | July 31, 06:00
42 km: Bygdin (Loop) | July 31, 10:00
21 km: Bygdin to Beitostølen (Loop) | August 1, 11:30
17 km: Bygdin to Beitostølen (Point-to-Point) | August 1, 10:00
12 km: Bygdin to Beitostølen (Loop) | August 1, 12:45
🌲 Terrain Type Mountain Trail / Singletrack / Rock / Gravel / Asphalt
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 73 km: 3.42% / +2,500 m (-2,500 m)
42 km: 3.10% / +1,300 m (-1,300 m)
21 km: 3.81% / +800 m (-800 m)
17 km: 6.25% / +1,000 m (-840 m)
12 km: 3.92% / +470 m (-470 m)
⛰️ Max / Min Altitude 73 km: Max 1,547 m / Min 1,022 m
42 km: Max 1,370 m / Min 992 m
21 km: Max 1,279 m / Min 866 m
17 km: Max 1,601 m / Min 899 m
12 km: Max 1,122 m / Min 866 m
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 73 km: 3 stations | 42 km: 2 stations
21 km: 2 stations | 17 km: 1 station | 12 km: 1 station
📍 GPX File Availability Available

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 73 km: 100K Index | 42 km: 50K Index
21 km & 17 km: 20K Index | 12 km: N/A
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level N/A
📈 ITRA Finisher Level N/A
🇳🇴 National League N/A

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers: N/A
Crew Support: N/A
Poles: Yes
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

Drop Bags: Eidsbugarden (38 km) [73k only]
Mandatory Gear Level: Standard (Basic for 21k, 17k, 12k)

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: N/A | Changing Rooms: N/A | Toilets: N/A
💰 Entry Fee 73 km: 2,295 NOK
42 km: 1,695 NOK
21 km: 1,295 NOK
17 km: 1,295 NOK
12 km: 895 NOK
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: N/A | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) – 280 km
🚆 Transport Options Car from Oslo Airport (4 h 15 min)
🏨 Accommodation
🟢 Easy to find (Beitostølen)  |  🟡 Moderate to find (Bygdin)
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📊 Historical Statistics

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Jotunheimen Trail Run 73 km 287 286 99.65% 1 0.35% 8:24:26
Jotunheimen Trail Run 42 km 281 279 99.29% 2 0.71% 3:52:15
Jotunheimen Trail Run 21 km 730 730 100.00% 0 0.00% 1:39:24
Jotunheimen Trail Run 17 km 278 278 100.00% 0 0.00% 1:21:01
Jotunheimen Trail Run 12 km 290 289 99.66% 1 0.34% 0:51:40
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