Ultra Running Hub Trondheim, Norway · Saturday, August 22, 2026
EcoTrail Trondheim, 50km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers 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 263 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 83 | Vegard Aksnes · 04:50:50 | Ingrid Lunde Steen · 04:18:23 |
39% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers 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
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,090 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,090 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The EcoTrail Trondheim 50km is a fixed-distance trail race in Trondheim, Norway, first run in 2026. Its 1090 meters of elevation gain mean 21.8 meters of climb per kilometer, making it steeper than many 50k races.
With 83 finishers in its first edition, this race has a larger field than 74% of its 2650 peer 50k races. The 11-hour time limit allows a maximum pace of 13.2 minutes per kilometer, making its cut-off tighter than 34% of 1011 peer 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.