Ultra Running Hub Forsand, Norway · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Lysefjorden Inn Ultramarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 469 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62km | 386 | Henning Tjøstheim · 05:51:21 | Tonje Wathne · 07:18:30 |
| 2025 | 62km | 337 | Finn Isaksen · 05:48:49 | Tonje Wathne · 07:14:20 |
| 2024 | 62km | 131 | Miklos Ori · 06:13:09 | Gunhild Kvålseth · 07:26:42 |
| 2023 | 62km | 93 | Henning Tjøstheim · 06:01:19 | Yngvild Kaspersen · 06:00:37 |
| 2022 | 62km | 78 | Halvard Risøy Solheim · 06:23:07 | Linnea Valhovd Hove · 07:20:00 |
| 2019 | 62km | 318 | Andreas Penne Nygård · 06:06:55 | Sara Rebekka Faerø Linde · 06:47:40 |
| 2018 | 62km | 235 | Tom Erik Halvorsen · 05:47:17 | Elise Hay Opsahl · 07:42:05 |
| 2017 | 62km | 247 | Ørjan Ravndal · 05:50:38 | Elise Hay Opsahl · 07:16:18 |
| 2016 | 62km | 157 | Ørjan Ravndal · 06:36:54 | Elisabeth Hildenes · 06:55:41 |
| 2015 | 62km | 115 | Tom Erik Halvorsen · 06:23:51 | Mari Nustad Mauland · 07:50:59 |
The field grew 15% between 2025 (337) and 2026 (386). 19% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (62km) — 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. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 62 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 62 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 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Lysefjorden Inn Ultramarathon, a 50-mile trail race in Forsand, Norway, features 2500m of elevation gain over 62km, averaging 40.3m of climb per kilometer. This makes it a significantly hilly course.
With 386 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 96% of 50-mile races. The 14-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 13.5 minutes per kilometer, which is more generous than 20% of its 50-mile peers. The course starts at Oanes kai, passes Preikestolen base camp, Brattelid, Bakken farm, and Songesand kai, before a climb to Nordrestølstjern, then continues on a paved road to the finish at Lysebotn tourist cabin.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.