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May 24th 2025

Trail 50 KM

DISTANCE
50.5 km
ALTITUDE GAIN
1026 m
NATURE %
90
START TIME
11:00
PARTICIPANTS
MAX 470

  

Updated info for the 2025 race will come in September. 

 
Below is infor for 2024.

Start 11AM  in Holmenkollen. (T-bane/Subway to Frognerseteren)
PS! The food and drinks there are not for starters, but for the 80km-runners passing through. 
 
To avoid queues on the trails  there will be start intervals. Speaker will provide information about this.
 
There are toilets in the starting area.
 
You can deliver a small bag at the start. Remember to place your luggage tag on your bag. (Tag comes with start number) 
 
 
NO CUPS IN ECOTRAIL RACES
Remember to bring your own cup, for example a foldable cup in your pocket.No cups at finish either.


 
THREE SUPPORT STATIONS
First one after approx 18+km, therefor mandatory with your desired fluids from start. Updates on this on the web site on Tuesday. Second station after 28+km. Food, water, Fuel sport drink. Third and last station approx 8,5 km before finish - water/sportsdrinks only. 


 
SUPPORT
Support outside the stations is not allowed.If you want to change shoes between the support stations, you can do so but then you have to bring the shoes in your back pack. No drop bag. 


 
 
IMPORTANT
When you get to Rådhusplassen/city town hall, there is approximately 1km left to the finish line. It can be crowded there, it is important that you pay attention and that you follow the rule that it is not allowed to wear headset/music.


 
MAP
Via the menu there is a link to the
 map, it is a good idea to look at it - then you are prepared! Otherwise, the trail is marked with white arrows (chalk on asphalt), signs and trail guards and, in some places, yellow-red ribbons.


 
FINISH
There is water, sports drink, popsicles and more at the finish line + you can fill a snack bag with nuts etc.
Prize awards and photos top3 as soon as the first three in the men's and women's class have finished.
Seed bag and trophy with honey for all ultra finishers. 
 
Otherwise, there is outdoor and indoor seating and toilets at Vippa. There are no showers for the public, but many finishers tend to jump into the fjord :)
 
 
Best of luck to you on Saturday 25 May - we look forward to seeing you at the finish line! :-)
 

 

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THE TRAIL

The 50 km is the perfect Ultra distance for both experienced runners and debutants to races longer than Marathon or even newbies that want a combination of nature and a long distance excerise.

The course combines dirt roads and technical trail. Running from the start with a panorama view over Oslo , ecotrailers will reach Holmenkollen ski jump, Norway´s biggest tourist attraction.

Then further to Sørkedalen area, a valley with farmers. After the support station in Sørkedalen you have 10 km throug the forest to Fossum support station.
 
After Fossum you hit the Lysaker River, with technical trails. The last 10km is by the Oslofjord. Last 5km on asphalt.
 
The very last kilometer goes over the old fort called Akershus Festning and to finish at the pier called Vippa.
 
 
If wet conditions we recommend trail shoes. If dry, you´ll be fine with regular running shoes. Gravel roads, paths, technical paths and about 10 % asphalt.
 

 

CUT OFF TIMES AND SUPPORT STATIONS:

Support station Sørkedalen - after 18km from start (same area as 31km start) closing 4PM
Support station Fossum - after 28 km from start  (same area as 21km start) closing 5PM
Water station Thaugland - .approx 8,5 km before finish  - water/sportsdrink station for all distances - closing 7PM
Bygdøy - last intermediate for all distancesr (5 km before finish) closing 7.30 PM*
Finish: 8PM. We acccept timing till 8:30 PM

Support within the support stations only.  See FAQ for the location of the stations and what to eat/drink. 

The Track

Practical information
bib distribution You must pick up your bib/start number at Anton Sport. Please go to "Bib distribution" for further information.
Bib pick up Toilets. Urinals. Lugagge transport to finish line. Small bag only!

 

Finisher area At Vippa. Drinks. Meal. Medal. Luggage. Toilets. Results. Music. Bar. Bathing jetty. Great.
Start area 50 km
Start area in Holmenkollen. Subway Line 1 to Frognerseteren station. 
Use the journey planner app called Ruter.
Walk down approx 450 meters to start area called Thomas Heftye Villa.
See Google maps.

Mandatory Equipment

  • Your own drinking system
  • Nutrition
  • Mobile 
  • Proof of Identity

 

BRING LIQUID:

YOUR TIME to first station, approx 18 KM:

 

 
MORE THAN 120MINs: MINIMUM 1,2L FROM START.
 
 
100-120mins:  MINIMUM 1L FRA START. 
 
70-100MIns: MINIMUM 0,7L FRA START.
Rembemer cup/your own system. And nutrition!
Any question?
Go for it

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