Ultra Running Hub Saksvik, Norway · Saturday, October 10, 2026
Krukes Ultra-Trail Challenge 8 laps
What the course asks
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 263 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 54 km of trail with 2,949 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 55 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,949 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 54 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Krukes Ultra-Trail Challenge 8 laps, a 54 km trail race in Saksvik, Norway, features 2949 meters of elevation gain, making it a demanding event with 54.6 meters of climb per kilometer. Runners complete 8 loops of a 6.7 km out-and-back course, with each loop gaining 368.7 meters.
With a 10-hour time limit, the cutoff pace of 11.1 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 58% of 1011 comparable 50k races. This leaves less margin for error than most races of this distance.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.