Hällefors, Sweden · Friday, June 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 100 mi

Silverleden Ultra 100M

Race completed
161 km Distance
3,400 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
59.7838° N, 14.5221° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 21 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 30 hours 11:11 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 70% of 100 mi races. Measured against 30 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~137 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 18°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 18 h 46 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year Race Finishers Men's winner Women's winner
2026 64km 137 John Lundström · 05:50:43 Ellinor Ericsson · 06:13:49
2026 161km 16 Melker Jensen · 21:46:36 Ia Erlandsson · 28:27:49
2025 64km 174 Axel Svärdhagen · 05:00:47 Elin Tengbert · 06:25:18
2024 64km 169 Noah Brautigam · 05:13:28 Mervi Heiskanen · 07:16:48
2023 64km 106 Anders Fox · 05:04:33 Elin Tengbert · 06:25:11
2022 64km 86 Anders Fox · 05:29:56 Elin Tengbert · 06:31:19
2021 64km 84 Jonas Nilsson · 05:26:34 Malin Barrulf · 06:28:41
2019 64km 114 Per Alsterdal · 06:04:56 Sofia Smedman · 06:57:30
2018 64km 105 Erik Anfält · 05:43:14 Patrizia Strandman · 06:49:45
2017 64km 102 Patrik Lindegårdh · 06:15:48 Mia Gyllenberg · 07:20:09

28% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail with 3,400 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race Nutrition Past 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles 3,400 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps A 30 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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Overview

The Silverleden Ultra 100M in Hällefors, Sweden, offers a substantial challenge with 3400 meters of elevation gain over 161 kilometers, averaging 21.1 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a hillier course than many 100-mile races.

With 137 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 94% of its 70 peer 100-mile races. Runners will need to maintain a steady pace to meet the 30-hour time limit, which translates to a cutoff pace of 11.2 minutes per kilometer, making it tighter than 55% of 31 comparable 100-mile events.

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