Fjällmaraton Årefjällen 2026

Fjällmaraton Årefjällen is Sweden’s premier mountain running week, offering four iconic race distances (100 km, 45 km, 27 km, and 12 km) in the scenic Jämtland mountains around Åre and Ottsjö. Runners navigate singletrack trails, open fell ridges, technical alpine terrain, and stunning mountain lakes.

🇸🇪 Sweden  |  📍 Ottsjö (Åre)  |  📅 July 26 – August 1, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100K (100 km), 50K (45 km), 20K (27 km)
📍 Point-to-Point (100k, 45k, 27k) / 🔄 Loop (12k)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺️ Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 100 km: Ottsjö to Fångåmon (P-to-P) | July 30, 05:00
45 km: Ottsjö to Fångåmon (P-to-P) | August 1, 09:00
27 km: Ottsjö to Trillevallen (P-to-P) | July 26, 09:00
12 km: Ottsjö (Loop) | July 26, 13:00
🌲 Terrain Type Mountain Trail / Singletrack
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 100 km: 3.30% / +3,300 m (-3,300 m)
45 km: 3.56% / +1,600 m (-1,600 m)
27 km: 3.33% / +900 m (-1,050 m)
12 km: 2.50% / +300 m (-300 m)
⛰️ Max / Min Altitude 100 km: Max 1,142 m / Min 475 m
45 km: Max 1,017 m / Min 475 m
27 km: Max 1,017 m / Min 501 m
12 km: N/A
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 100 km: 7 stations | 45 km: 3 stations
27 km: 3 stations | 12 km: 1 station
📍 GPX File Availability Available

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 100 km: 100K Index | 45 km: 50K Index
27 km: 20K Index | 12 km: N/A
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level 100 km: 4 Points / Level 4
45 km: 2 Points / Level 4
27 km: 1 Point / Level 4
12 km: N/A
📈 ITRA Finisher Level 100 km, 45 km & 27 km: 10 | 12 km: N/A
🇸🇪 National League 100 km, 45 km & 27 km: Yes | 12 km: N/A

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers: No
Crew Support: Yes (aid stations only)
Poles: N/A
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

Drop Bags: Start / Finish & 52 km (Ottsjö) [100k]
Start / Finish (Other distance)
Mandatory Gear Level: Standard (Basic for 12k)

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: N/A | Changing Rooms: N/A | Toilets: Yes
💰 Entry Fee 100 km: 1,800 SEK
45 km: 1,250 SEK
27 km: 1,100 SEK
12 km: 595 SEK
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: N/A | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Åre Östersund Airport (OSD) – 92 km
🚆 Transport Options Car from Åre Östersund Airport (80 min)
🏨 Accommodation
🟡 Moderate to find (Ottsjö / Undersåker)
Note: Accommodations in Ottsjö, Undersåker are extremely limited. It is recommended to search in nearby towns (Åre, 30 mins drive).
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📊 Historical Statistics

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Kia Fjällmaraton 100 km 222 156 70.27% 66 29.73% 10:13:42
Kia Fjällmaraton 45 km 600 553 92.17% 47 7.83% 3:47:29
Kia Fjällmaraton 27 km 764 759 99.35% 5 0.65% 1:55:40
Kia Fjällmaraton 12 km 366 363 99.18% 3 0.82% 0:49:11
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