Stranda Fjord Trail Race - 55km

Race completed

55 km Distance

3,720 m Climbing

8.3 Grit · Hardcore

62.2810° N, 6.9835° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 68 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~56 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 16 h 27 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 313 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	55km	56	Kjell Magnar Berli · 07:19:21	Silje Heltne · 09:46:57
2026	95km	26	Ronny Børsheim · 16:24:48	Margrethe Falkanger Høviskeland · 18:56:26
2025	48km	88	Fredrik Bruseth Toreli · 05:30:49	Yngvild Kaspersen · 06:21:44
2024	48km	92	Riccardo Montani · 06:12:41	Helene Birkeli · 07:25:03
2023	48km	66	Aasmund Kjøllmoen Steien · 05:53:38	Vilde Moser · 08:35:29
2022	48km	100	Lasse Aleksander Finstad · 06:34:16	Mirjam Saarheim · 07:26:40
2022	100km	33	Mathis Dahl Fenre · 16:00:13	Aleksandra Narkowicz · 19:13:58
2021	48km	69	Jack Kosky · 02:43:36	Sara-Rebekka Faerø Linde · 03:12:37
2021	100km	20	Kristian Aalerud · 15:49:31	Ida Jahren Herud · 22:25:12
2019	48km	104	Simen Hjalmar Wästlund · 05:59:34	Sara Rebekka Faerø Linde · 06:59:36

29% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail with 3,720 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 68 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,720 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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