The Arctic Triple Lofoten Ultra-Trail® 2026

The Arctic Triple Lofoten Ultra-Trail® 2026 is an extraordinary arctic trail running experience held in the dramatic Lofoten archipelago, Norway. Offering distances including 100 miles (162 km), 50 miles (88 km), 48 km, 24 km, and 12 km, runners navigate forest trails, gravel paths, sand, mud, and asphalt against stunning coastal and mountain backdrops.

🇳🇴 Norway  |  📍 Location: Lofoten  |  📅 May 29-30, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100M (162K), 100K (88K), 50K (48K), 20K (24K)
➡ Point-to-Point (162K, 88K, 48K, 24K) / 🔄 Loop (12K)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺 Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 100 miles (162K): Kirkefjorden (Point-to-Point) | May 29, 12:00
50 miles (88K): Leknes (Point-to-Point) | May 30, 16:00
48 km: Vestvågøy (Point-to-Point) | May 30, 13:00
24 km: Gimsøy (Point-to-Point) | May 30, 16:00
12 km: Svolvær (Loop) | May 30, 17:00
🌲 Terrain Type Forest Trail / Gravel / Sand / Mud / Asphalt
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 100 miles (162K): 4.32% / +7,000 m (-7,000 m) | 162 km
50 miles (88K): 3.98% / +3,500 m (-3,510 m) | 88 km
48 km: 5.21% / +2,500 m (-2,510 m) | 48 km
24 km: 6.25% / +1,500 m (-1,510 m) | 24 km
12 km: 4.17% / +500 m (-500 m) | 12 km
🏔️ Altitude Range 100 miles (162K): Min: 0 m / Max: 624 m
50 miles (88K): Min: 0 m / Max: 624 m
48 km: Min: 0 m / Max: 633 m
24 km: Min: 0 m / Max: 635 m
12 km: Min: 1 m / Max: 349 m
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 100 miles (162K): 10 stations | Time Limit: 37 hrs
50 miles (88K): 5 stations | Time Limit: 16 hrs
48 km: 3 stations | Time Limit: 11 hrs
24 km: 2 stations | Time Limit: 6 hrs
12 km: 1 station | Time Limit: 4 hrs

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 100 miles: 100M | 50 miles: 100K | 48 km: 50K | 24 km: 20K | 12 km: N/A
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level 100 miles: N/A / Mountain Level N/A
50 miles: N/A / Mountain Level N/A
48 km: N/A / Mountain Level N/A
24 km: N/A / Mountain Level N/A
12 km: N/A / Mountain Level N/A
📈 ITRA Finisher Level All Categories: N/A
🇳🇴 National League All Categories: N/A

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers: N/A
Crew Support:

• 100M: Yes (only SP 4 and 7)
• 50M: Yes (only SP3)
• 48K: Yes (only SP2)
• 24K / 12K: No

Poles: Allowed (Yes for all distances)
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

Drop Bags:
• 100M: Yes (SP 4 and 7)
• 50M: Yes (only SP3)
• 48K / 24K / 12K: No
Mandatory Gear Level: Standard (All Categories)

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: N/A | Changing Rooms: N/A | Toilets: N/A
💰 Entry Fee 100 miles: 3790 – 4990 NOK
50 miles: 2790 – 3590 NOK
48 km: 1990 – 2890 NOK
24 km: 1590 – 2290 NOK
12 km: 990 – 1290 NOK
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: December | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Svolvær Airport (SVJ)
🚆 Transport Options Bus from Svolvær Airport (30 min)
🏨 Accommodation
🟢 Easy (Hotels in Svolvær)

📊 Historical Statistics – The Arctic Triple Lofoten Ultra-Trail® 2026

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
100 miles (162K) 130 51 39.23% 79 60.77% 22:42:16
50 miles (88K) 92 61 66.30% 31 33.70% 10:14:33
48 km (48K) 121 112 92.56% 9 7.44% 4:56:17
24 km (24K) 113 110 97.35% 3 2.65% 2:28:30
12 km (12K) 42 41 97.62% 1 2.38% 1:10:51
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