Ultra Running Hub Vestvågøy, Lofoten, Norway · Saturday, May 30, 2026
Lofoten Ultra Trail Marathon 48km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 30 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48km | 112 | Vegard Skrede · 04:56:17 | Hanna Braut · 06:11:06 |
| 2025 | 48km | 129 | Isak Bergset · 04:54:12 | Julie Waltenberg · 06:03:40 |
| 2024 | 48km | 106 | David Sundstrom · 05:40:24 | Martina Valmassoi · 05:45:48 |
| 2023 | 48km | 77 | Kristian Haga · 05:34:53 | Shanga Balendran · 05:53:14 |
| 2022 | 48km | 74 | Pavel Serov · 05:49:36 | Lena-Britt Johansen · 06:02:00 |
| 2021 | 48km | 34 | Eirik Skjeseth · 05:55:51 | Sylvia Nordskar · 05:33:03 |
| 2019 | 47km | 28 | Iakov Frenklakh · 04:20:42 | Aleksandra Narkowicz · 05:49:13 |
The field shrank 13% between 2025 (129) and 2026 (112). 35% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — finishers 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
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 48 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 52 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Lofoten Ultra Trail Marathon 48km, organized by The Arctic Triple, starts at the Viking Camp at Torvdalshalsen in Vestvågøy, Lofoten, and covers 48km with 2500m of elevation gain. This makes it a challenging event, with 52.1m of climb per kilometer.
With 112 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 81% of its 50k peers. The 12-hour time limit translates to a 15 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is more generous than 21% of comparable 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.