Fjällmaraton Sälen

Race completed

42.6 km Distance

1,043 m Climbing

3.7 Grit · Challenging

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61.1557° N, 13.2694° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 24 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 39 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 483 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 43 km of trail with 1,043 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 43 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,043 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 43 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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