DISTANCE
81.7 km
May 24th 2025
Trail 80 KM
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ALTITUDE GAIN
1991m
NATURE %
93
START TIME
7 AM
PARTICIPANTS
MAX 320
TIME LIMIT
13h30m/ 8.30 PM
Updated info for the 2025 race will come in September.
Below is infor for 2024.
Start: 7AM, Elgsletta.
Start mat stays till 7:15.
No access to water at start.
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.
SUPPORT STATIONS
Two drinking stations and three with food and drinks. 5 in total. Mandatory with your desired fluids from start. This will be explained further on Tuesday on the web site.
First station after approx 14km water/energy drinks from Fuel only. Second station after approx 33km: Food, water, Fuel sport drink. Third station after 50 km, food/drinks.
Fourth station after approx 60km, food/drinks. Last station drinks only, approx 8,5 km before Finish. Remember to bring your own desired energy as well, 80km is not a walk in the park :)
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 menyen 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 guards and 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
Ecotrail Oslo 80 km is a full-blown trail in the heart of the Norwegian capital. You will have the chance to explore both urban trails and forest trails. The course combines dirt roads and technical trail. And some asphalt.
You will be taken through historical areas that are now used for recreation, such as picnics, swimming, fishing, walking, running and cross-country skiing, and they will see the heart of the city.
After approx 30km from start you will have a panorama view over Oslo on the peak called Vettakollen.
A few kilometers further on you can be impressed by Norway most popular tourist attaction Holmenkollen ski jump.
A few kilometers further on you can be impressed by Norway most popular tourist attaction Holmenkollen ski jump.
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.
View map on Strava or download gpx here.
CUT OFF TIMES AND LOCATION SUPPORT STATIONS
- Hønefoten water/sportdrink Frist station for 80 km, after approx 14,4 km from start. Open 7:45- 9:30 AM . Water, sportsdrink
- Support station Holmenkollen (same area as 50km start) after 33 km from start. Closing 12PM. Water, sportsdrink, fruit, sweets
- Support station Sørkedalen (same area as 31km start) after 51 km from start, closing 4PM. Water, sportsdrink, bouillon, fruit, sweets and more
- Support station Fossum (same area as 21km start) after 61 km from start. closing 5PM. Water, sportsdrink, bouillon, fruit, sweets and more
- Water station Thaugland - for all distances - after approx 8,5 km before finish, closing 7PM. Water, sportsdrink
- Bygdøy - (no support) last intermediate for all distancesr (5 km before finish) closing 7.30 PM
- Finish: 8PM. We accept timing till 8:30 PM. After approx 81-82 km from start. Water, sportsdrink and something to grab
- SUPPORT: Within the support stations only.
The Track
Practical information
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Bib distribution at Anton Sport. For 80km-runners also at start. Please go to "Bib distribution" for further information. |
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Toilets. Urinal. Bib hand out. Luggage transport to finish area. |
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At Vippa. Drinks. Meal. Medal. Luggage. Toilets. Results. Music. Bar. Bathing jetty. Great. |
Start area
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The start area is called Elgsletta Aktivitetspark. Google maps knows about it. Short walking distance from SAS Plaza hotel and Central station. The subway station "Grønland" is just 300 meters from start. Use the journey planner app called Ruter. |
Mandatory Equipment
- Your own drinking system
- Nutrition
- Mobile
- Proof of Identity
MINIMUM LIQUID FROM START TO FIRST STATION AFTER 14KM:
More than 1h45min: MINIMUM 1l FRom START.
LESS THAN 1H45MIN: MINIMUM 0,7L FROM START.
AROUND 1H15MIN: MINIMUM 0,5L FROM START
Remember cup/your own drinking system.
Any question?
Go for it
