Ultra Running Hub Oslo, Norway · Saturday, March 20, 2027
Ekeberg Backyard Ultra
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 (44h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 259 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44h | 109 | Joakim Melby Olsen · 295.064 km | Tiril Lindberg · 234.710 km |
| 2025 | 37h | 94 | Harald Bjerke · 248.122 km | Gro Siljan Hjukse · 201.180 km |
| 2024 | 30h | 79 | Eivind Svellingen · 201.180 km | Kristin Solbakken · 140.826 km |
| 2023 | 29h | 36 | Florin Silviu Simion · 194.474 km | Ida Steiro · 187.768 km |
| 2022 | 23h | 23 | Håkon Nesteby · 154.238 km | Deimante Razukiene · 127.414 km |
The field grew 16% between 2025 (94) and 2026 (109). 43% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (44h) — 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 with 100 m of ascent.
- 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 44 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.