🇸🇪 Kullamannen by UTMB: Complete Race Guide & Distance Comparison

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📅 Published: August 2026  |  🔄 Last Updated: September 2026

Explore all categories of Sweden’s premier UTMB World Series event. Compare distances, elevation profiles, finish rates, and runner insights for the wild southern Swedish coast.

📍 Race Center: Båstad, Sweden
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📅 Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2025
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🏃 4 Race Categories
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👥 Total Runners: 2,128

Kullamannen by UTMB Ultra 100 Miles isn’t just a race, it’s one leg of Sweden’s ultimate endurance quest,  the Swedish 100 Miles Challenge. Finish here, and you’re one step closer to completing all four of the country’s toughest ultra-marathons within a single year.

Kullamannen Gear & Weather Survival Guide
Headlamps, trail shoes for mud and slippery terrain, and layers for coastal winds and changing weather.

📊 Race Categories Comparison

Category Distance Elevation Limit Finish Rate Stones Drop Bag
Ultra 100 Miles ↗ 173 km +2,300 m 32h 48.31% 💎 4 Yes (118.9 km)
Sprint Ultra (100K) ↗ 108 km +749 m 20h 74.46% 💎 3 Yes (46.0 km)
Seventh Seal (53K) ↗ 53 km +727 m 10h 94.83% 💎 2 No
North Shore (22K) ↗ 22 km +96 m 4h 99.64% 💎 1 No

🌲 Course Characteristics & Helpful Tips

  • Course Markings & Navigation: The course mainly follows the Skåneleden trail, marked with orange signs and reflective tape. On non-Skåneleden sections, in the past races, red and white striped tape and directional arrows showed the course route. While the trail is marked, having the GPX file downloaded to your watch offers extra peace of mind for smooth route-finding.
  • Long Night & Headlamp Strategy: With evening starts (100M at 18:00, 100K at 22:00), runners face many hours in the dark. Nordic autumn nights are long, so bringing a reliable headlamp and spare batteries is highly recommended. Getting used to night running in training is also great preparation.
  • Trail Conditions, Weather & Mud: Depending on pre-race rainfall, sections can get quite muddy and slippery, this is especially true for the trail around Kullaberg. Checking the weather forecasts starting about two weeks before race day is a great way to anticipate trail conditions and choose appropriate footwear.
  • Coastal Winds & Layers: Coastal stretches often experience strong, cold winds. Wearing warm gloves, a beanie, and windproof layers helps keep you comfortable throughout the race.
  • Aid Stations & Nutrition: Aid stations are spaced somewhat far apart compared to some alpine events, so carrying a little extra water and your favorite snacks is a good strategy.

🚌 Travel & Logistics

Race Center & Accommodation

Located in Båstad (next to Hotel Skansen). All races finish here, and 53K / 22K also start here, making Båstad the ideal place to book your stay.

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Airport & Train Access

From Copenhagen Airport (CPH), the Öresundståg train goes directly to Båstad Station in about 1h 40m to 2h. From Båstad Station, local buses take 20–30 minutes (approx. 6 km) to the Race Center.

Start Line Bus (100M / 100K)

Runners in the 100M and 100K take race buses from Båstad to the start line in Höganäs.

⚠️ Bus Ticket Pre-booking Note: Bus tickets from Båstad to Höganäs must be purchased online at least 2 weeks before the race via your registration dashboard (EDIT REGISTRATION). Tickets cannot be purchased at the Race Center.

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