Göteborg, Sweden · Saturday, May 9, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Gotaleden Ultra

Race completed
75 km Distance
1,825 m Climbing
6.5 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 24 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 13 hours 10:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 470 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~207 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (75km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year Race Finishers Men's winner Women's winner
2026 75km 207 Anton Gustafsson · 05:24:01 Madeleine Lundell · 07:13:55

21% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (75km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 75 km of trail with 1,825 m of ascent.

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Overview

The Gotaleden Ultra, a 75-kilometer trail race in Göteborg, Sweden, offers a substantial challenge with 1825 meters of elevation gain, equating to 24.3 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a demanding course for its distance.

With 207 finishers in its first edition in 2026, the Gotaleden Ultra is a larger event than 89% of its 50-mile peer races. The 13-hour time limit translates to a 10.4 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is tighter than 67% of 50-mile races, requiring a consistent effort throughout the course.

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