Munkastigen Trailrun

Race completed

42.3 km Distance

685 m Climbing

3.1 Grit · Challenging

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58.9863° N, 14.6190° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 16 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 10°C

Night low 2°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 14 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 108 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 42 km of trail with 685 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 42 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 42 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 42 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 42 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

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

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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