Ultra Running Hub Kil, Sweden · Saturday, May 23, 2026
Frykstahöjden Backyard Ultra 12H
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 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 119 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 36 | Joakim Zampieri · 80.472 km | Hanna Stålbro · 80.472 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 39 | Björn Tikkanen · 80.472 km | Klara Nykvist · 80.472 km |
| 2024 | 24h | 65 | Kenth Persson · 160.944 km | Amanda Liljestrand · 127.414 km |
| 2023 | 25h | 32 | Alex Cravcenco · 167.650 km | Anna Nyström · 127.414 km |
| 2022 | 20h | 43 | Edvard Smith · 134.120 km | Leonora Johnson · 107.296 km |
| 2021 | 25h | 35 | Mattias Edlund · 167.650 km | Monika Sperl · 120.708 km |
| 2020 | 26h | 33 | Dan Fallqvist · 174.356 km | Amanda Nylen · 134.120 km |
The field shrank 8% between 2025 (39) and 2026 (36). 50% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — 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 12 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.