The GAX 100 Miles 2026

The GAX 100 Miles 2026 is Sweden’s original 100-mile ultra-marathon, taking runners on a scenic 161.9 km loop starting and finishing in historic Ystad. Traversing Österlen’s dirt roads, forest trails, sandy beaches, and paved paths, participants experience the coastal beauty of southern Sweden. The event is also part of the Swedish 100 Miles Challenge (running four classic Swedish 100-mile races within 12 months, one in each season).

🇸🇪 Sweden  |  📍 Location: Ystad  |  📅 July 18, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100M  |  🌡️ Weather: Comfortable (Avg 14.5°C – 21.0°C)
🔄 Loop (100 miles)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺️ Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 100 miles: Ystad (Loop) | July 18, 10:00
🌲 Terrain Type Dirt Roads / Forest Trail / Paved / Sand / Beach
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 100 miles: 0.99% / +1,600 m (-1,600 m) | 161.9 km
🏔️ Altitude Range 100 miles: Min: 1 m / Max: 121 m
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 100 miles: 5 stations (2 Water-only) | Time Limit: 32 hrs
📍 GPX File Availability Available
🌤️ Monthly Weather (July) Overview: Comfortable
Avg Temp: Min 14.5°C / Max 21.0°C
Summit Temp: Min 13.5°C / Max 20.0°C
*Monthly regional average

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 100 miles: 100M
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level N/A
📈 ITRA Finisher Level 100 miles: 410
🇸🇪 National League N/A

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers: No
Crew Support: Yes (Anywhere)
Poles: Allowed
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

Drop Bags: Yes
Mandatory Gear Level: Basic

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: Paid Showers nearby | Changing Rooms: No | Toilets: Public Toilets
💰 Entry Fee 1500 SEK
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: Dec 23, 2025 | Lottery Required: Yes
✈️ Nearest Airport Copenhagen Airport (CPH, 1.5h by train) / Malmö Airport (MMX, 40m by car)
🚆 Transport Options Train (Direct from Copenhagen Airport / Malmö)
🏨 Accommodation
🟢 Easy (Hotels in Ystad)
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📊 Historical Statistics (2026)

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
The GAX 100 Miles 110 66 66.67% 33 33.33% 16:16:04
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