Ultra Running Hub Älvdalen, Sweden · Saturday, May 23, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Uka Pain 52km
Race completed
52 km Distance
1,437 m Climbing
4.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 28 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~213 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52km | 213 | Anton Fauli · 03:54:18 | Malin Barrulf · 04:42:27 |
| 2025 | 52km | 213 | Jonas Buud · 04:01:04 | Beata Falk · 04:42:47 |
| 2024 | 50km | 188 | Jonas Buud · 04:08:10 | Marika Wagner · 05:37:14 |
| 2023 | 50km | 145 | Axel Svärdhagen · 04:02:05 | Malin Barrulf · 04:59:03 |
| 2022 | 50km | 90 | Johan Lantz · 04:03:25 | Helene Söderlund · 04:41:17 |
| 2021 | 50km | 75 | Roman Ryapolov · 04:09:44 | Magali Mellon · 05:01:18 |
| 2019 | 50km | 55 | Roman Ryapolov · 03:58:22 | Malin Barrulf · 04:49:29 |
| 2018 | 50km | 28 | Roman Rypalov · 04:02:30 | Johanna Gelfgren · 04:56:00 |
The field has held steady: 213 in 2025, 213 in 2026. 33% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — 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 52 km of trail with 1,437 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 28 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,437 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.