Ultra Running Hub Karlstad, Sweden · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Karlstad Backyard
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (25h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 124 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25h | 38 | Markus Åhrman · 167.650 km | Monika Sperl · 160.944 km |
| 2024 | 17h | 35 | Christian Jensen · 114.002 km | Lisa Olaisson · 80.472 km |
| 2023 | 18h | 34 | Simon Danielsson · 120.708 km | Maria Pettersson · 114.002 km |
| 2022 | 22h | 12 | Simon Danielsson · 147.532 km | Sofia Johansson · 140.826 km |
| 2021 | 20h | 37 | Andre Rangelind · 134.120 km | Regina Johnson · 107.296 km |
The field grew 9% between 2024 (35) and 2025 (38). 34% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (25h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 25 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.