Ultra Running Hub Tromsø, Norway · Saturday, August 22, 2026
Tromsø Mountain Challenge Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 231 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 176 | Maximilian Bie · 03:59:20 | Frida Svendsen · 04:34:50 |
| 2023 | 50km | 110 | Stian Dahl Sommerseth · 03:55:02 | Shangave Balendran · 04:45:15 |
| 2022 | 50km | 78 | Johan Kilskar · 04:35:59 | Thea Hanssen · 05:04:33 |
| 2021 | 50km | 79 | Johan Kilskar · 04:22:38 | Frida Svendsen · 04:58:20 |
| 2020 | 50km | 75 | Erland Åkra Eldrup · 04:28:31 | Thea Hanssen · 05:11:59 |
| 2019 | 50km | 81 | Elias Rene Valøy · 04:21:03 | Frida Svendsen · 05:35:04 |
| 2018 | 50km | 75 | Eskil Garfjell Hansen · 04:48:07 | Rachel Knott · 05:41:55 |
| 2017 | 50km | 57 | Sigurd Klemetsen Beldo · 04:57:49 | Ainhoa Ostolaza Martin · 05:30:01 |
| 2016 | 50km | 80 | Erik Dagssønn Haugsnes · 04:07:20 | Hilde Aders · 04:43:55 |
| 2015 | 50km | 64 | Emil Wingstedt · 04:38:21 | Hilde Aders · 05:14:34 |
The field grew 60% between 2023 (110) and 2025 (176). 34% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — 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 rolling 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 50 km of trail with 1,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Tromsø Mountain Challenge Ultra is a 50k trail race in Tromsø, Norway, held each August since 2015. With 1600m of elevation gain over 50km, it presents 32m of climb per kilometer.
The race has a field size larger than 89% of its 2650 peer 50k races. A 9-hour time limit means runners must maintain a pace faster than 10.8 minutes per kilometer, a cutoff tighter than 60% of 1011 peer 50k races. The entry fee ranges from NOK 990 to 1150.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.