Höga Kusten Trail - The Original 45K

Race completed

43 km Distance

1,798 m Climbing

4.8 Grit · Challenging

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63.0648° N, 18.3370° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 52 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 120 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 43 km of trail with 1,798 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 42 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 1,798 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 43 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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