Lofoten Ultra-Trail
The race that takes in the entire island chain, from Kirkefjorden in the west to Svolvær in the east. Mountain ridges, white beaches and grey cliffs, almost always with the ocean in view or just metres from your feet. And you won't need your headlamp: this one runs in the light of the midnight sun.
From first trail race
to 100 miles
Lofoten Relay
(Lofotstafetten)
Norway's first 100-mile relay. Split the course into 10 stages and share it with your team: colleagues, club mates or friends. Some stages are flat and fast, others climb technical ridges. Everyone gets their piece of Lofoten, and you cross the finish line with a story you'll tell for years.
- 100 Miles Relay · 10 stages of 9–22 km · teams of 4–10 · starts Friday 13:00
- 50 Miles Relay · 10 stages of 3–15 km · teams of 2–10 · starts Saturday 09:00
- A good team trip, and many teams come back year after year
10 stages, one finish line. Hand over the chip, cheer, repeat.
Lofoten Stage Run
A four-day expedition run with the logistics taken care of. You run point-to-point while we move your luggage, cook the dinners and book the beds in fishing cabins and fjord camps along the way. The route runs 100 km over four stages, shared with like-minded runners from all over the world.
Open to para athletes
We warmly welcome para athletes in all our races. Get in touch before you register and we'll work out course, logistics and facilities together. Sport is for everyone, and that includes you.
post@thearctictriple.noUTMB Index & ITRA points
Lofoten Ultra-Trail is a UTMB Index race and awards ITRA points, so your arctic miles count towards the races on your bucket list.
About the UTMB IndexExplore every metre
Pick a distance, drag the map, and slide along the elevation profile. The marker follows you along the course, and the numbers are measured from the official GPX.
Norwegian championships hosted
The national federations have chosen our courses for their championships more than once.
Questions and answers
When is Lofoten Ultra-Trail 2027?
Lofoten Ultra-Trail 2027 runs from 1–6 June 2027, in week 22. The 100 miles starts on the Friday at 12:00, and the other distances start on the Saturday. The edition after is on 30 May – 4 June 2028.
Which distances are there?
100 miles (165 km, about 7 000 m of climbing) from Kirkefjorden, 50 miles (88 km) from Leknes, 48 km from Torvdalshalsen, 24 km from Gimsøy and 12 km over Tjeldbergtinden. Every distance finishes on the square in Svolvær. There is also a 1 km kids race.
Is it a UTMB Index race?
Yes. Lofoten Ultra-Trail is a UTMB Index race and gives ITRA points.
Do I need a headlamp?
Usually not for the light. The race is held under the midnight sun at the end of May, and it does not get dark in Lofoten at that time of year. Check the mandatory gear list in the race manual for your distance all the same.
Can I run it as a team?
Yes. Lofotstafetten, the relay, uses the same course for teams of 2 to 10. There is also the Stage Run, which covers about 100 km in four days with beds and food included.
Do I need to speak English?
Yes. English is the race language, and every athlete has to understand and speak it. Briefings, markings and safety calls are all in English, and anyone who clearly cannot follow them is refused a start.
What does it cost, and where are the results?
Prices change with the registration window, so the current ones are on the registration page. Results and course records are on live.thearctictriple.no.