Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Blefjells Beste

Trail Running covering 5 km to 57 km with up to 2,000 m D+ in Rollag (Buskerud, Norway)

LocationRollag, Buskerud, NorwayShow on map(59.9852° N, 9.3029° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,000 m

Blefjells Beste is an endurance sporting event in Rollag, Buskerud, NO focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Blefjells Beste (57 km, +2,000 m D+), Half Marathon (21 km, +750 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +340 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +110 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (blefjellsbeste.com).

Official website
Blefjells Beste in Rollag (Work: "Djupfjorden, 2010 09", Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Djupfjorden, 2010 09" · Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestMountain

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Blefjells BesteTrail Running57 km+2,000 m620 m - 1,460 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonTrail Running21 km+750 m623 m - 938 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+340 m626 m - 769 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+110 m629 m - 675 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
57 km
Elevation gain
+2,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,000 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 1,460 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7 % / 12.6 %
Course format
Loop course
57 km+2,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS59.9852° N, 9.3029° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,460 m above sea level (+2,000 m D+, -2,000 m D-)

Peak: 1,460 m·at 16 km·Ø 7 %
620 m900 m1,180 m1,460 m0 km11.4 km22.8 km34.2 km45.6 km57 km1,460 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Blefjells Beste take place?

Blefjells Beste takes place in Rollag, Buskerud, NO (start area at coordinates 59.9852° N, 9.3029° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Blefjells Beste?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Blefjells Beste (57 km, +2,000 m D+), Half Marathon (21 km, +750 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +340 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +110 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Blefjells Beste?

The main competition (Blefjells Beste over 57 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,000 m of elevation gain and -2,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,460 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Blefjells Beste?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (blefjellsbeste.com).