Älvdalen, Sweden · Friday, May 22, 2026

Fixed Distance 100 mi

Uka Pain - Int nod joll 100 miles

Race completed
170 km Distance
4,558 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 27 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 30 hours 10:35 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 73% of 100 mi races. Measured against 30 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~34 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (170km) — 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 170km 34 Bill Öster · 21:04:07 Susie Moonan · 24:05:41
2025 170km 34 Christian Malmström · 18:41:44 Maria Saxvall · 23:10:52
2024 170km 24 Clarens Olsson · 21:55:38 Elin Öhman · 24:36:40
2023 170km 19 Bill Öster · 18:52:33 Sandra Lundqvist · 27:43:20
2022 170km 18 Johan Isaksson · 22:42:18 Johanna Bygdell · 21:41:09
2021 170km 8 Jonas Johansson · 22:10:32 Maria Saxvall · 27:21:58

The field has held steady: 34 in 2025, 34 in 2026. 15% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (170km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ 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 170 km of trail with 4,558 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race Nutrition Past 170 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 4,558 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps A 30 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Overview

Uka Pain - Int nod joll is a 100-mile trail race in Älvdalen, Sweden, that has been run 6 times since 2021. With 4558m of elevation gain over 170km, this race climbs 26.8m per kilometer, making it a demanding course.

The 30-hour time limit imposes a tight 10.6 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, tighter than 71% of 100-mile races. For a 100-mile race, the field of 34 finishers in the most recent edition is larger than 63% of its 70 peer races.

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