Black River Run 2026

Black River Run 2026 is a popular multi-distance trail running event held in Västerås, Sweden, and is part of the Swedish 100 Miles Challenge (running four classic Swedish 100-mile races within 12 months, one in each season). Featuring a fast and runnable 16.1 km loop, runners can challenge themselves across distances ranging from 10 miles up to the flagship 100 miles ultra-marathon through a mix of technical trails, gravel paths, forest routes, and asphalt sections.

🇸🇪 Sweden  |  📍 Location: Västerås  |  📅 September 19, 2026
🌡️ Weather: Cool (Avg 9.2°C – 16.1°C)
🔄 Loop (100 miles, 50 miles, 30 miles, 20 miles, 10 miles)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺️ Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type All Distances: Västerås (Loop) | September 19, 09:30
🌲 Terrain Type Technical Trail, Gravel, Forest Trail, Asphalt
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 100 miles: 0.80% / +1,280 m (-1,280 m) | 161 km
50 miles: 0.80% / +640 m (-640 m) | 80.5 km
30 miles: 0.80% / +384 m (-384 m) | 48.3 km
20 miles: 0.80% / +256 m (-256 m) | 32.2 km
10 miles: 0.80% / +128 m (-128 m) | 16.1 km
🏔️ Altitude Range All Distances: Min: 6.1 m / Max: 51.4 m
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 100 miles: 3 stations (10 passes) | Time Limit: 30 hrs
50 miles: 3 stations (5 passes) | Time Limit: 30 hrs
30 miles: 3 stations (3 passes) | Time Limit: 30 hrs
20 miles: 3 stations (2 passes) | Time Limit: 30 hrs
10 miles: 3 stations | Time Limit: 30 hrs
📍 GPX File Availability Not Available
🌤️ Monthly Weather (Sept) Overview: Cool
Avg Temp: Min 9.2°C / Max 16.1°C
Summit Temp: Min 9.2°C / Max 16.1°C
*Monthly regional average

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index N/A
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level N/A
📈 ITRA Finisher Level N/A
🇸🇪 National League N/A

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers:
• 100 miles: Yes (From 96km / After 20:00)
• 50 miles: Yes (After 20:00)
• 30M / 20M / 10M: No
Crew Support:
• 100M / 50M / 30M / 20M: Yes (Main Aid Only)
• 10 miles: No
Poles: Allowed (Yes for all distances)
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

Drop Bags: Yes (Main Aid for all distances)
Mandatory Gear Level: Basic (All Categories)

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: Yes | Changing Rooms: Yes | Toilets: Yes
💰 Entry Fee 100 miles: 1500 SEK (Early bird available)
50 miles: 1200 SEK (Early bird available)
30 miles: 900 SEK (Early bird available)
20 miles: 750 SEK
10 miles: 500 SEK
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: N/A | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) / Västerås Airport (VST)
🚆 Transport Options Direct Train (SJ) from Stockholm C / ARN
🏨 Accommodation
🟢 Easy (Hotels in Västerås)
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📊 Historical Statistics (2026)

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Black River Run 100 miles 45 26 57.78% 19 42.22% 18:53:15
Black River Run 50 miles 28 19 67.86% 9 32.14% 7:38:28
Black River Run 30 miles 19 17 89.47% 2 10.53% 4:39:12
Black River Run 20 miles 12 12 100.00% 0 0.00% 2:47:23
Black River Run 10 miles 12 12 100.00% 0 0.00% 1:11:40

📖 Related Race Guides

📊 Race Data & Results

  • Black River Run ↗
    📏 161 km  |  ⛰️ +1,280 m  |  🔄 10 Laps

  • 📏 80.5 km  |  ⛰️ +640 m  |  🔄 5 Laps

  • 📏 48.3 km  |  ⛰️ +384 m  |  🔄 3 Laps

  • 📏 32.2 km  |  ⛰️ +256 m  |  🔄 2 Laps

  • 📏 16.1 km  |  ⛰️ +128 m  |  🔄 1 Lap
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