Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Swedish Alpine Ultra

Trail Running covering 106 km to 210.7 km with up to 3,840 m D+ in Abisko (Norrbotten County, Sweden)

LocationAbisko, Norbotten, SwedenShow on map(68.3495° N, 18.8312° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,840 m

Swedish Alpine Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Abisko, Norbotten, SE focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Ultra Double 19 (210.7 km, +2,860 m D+), and SWEDISH ALPINE ULTRA (106 km, +3,840 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 (swedishalpineultra.se).

Official website
Swedish Alpine Ultra in Abisko (Work: "Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April" · 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

MountainNature & Off-RoadMulti-DayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra Double 19Trail Running210.7 km+2,860 m1,150 m - 2,351 mLoop courseRoute & profile
SWEDISH ALPINE ULTRATrail Running106 km+3,840 m1,153 m - 2,766 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
210.7 km
Elevation gain
+2,860 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,860 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,351 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.7 % / 4.9 %
Course format
Loop course
210.7 km+2,860 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175200FS68.3495° N, 18.8312° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,351 m above sea level (+2,860 m D+, -2,860 m D-)

Peak: 2,351 m·at 104.4 km·Ø 2.7 %
1,150 m1,550 m1,951 m2,351 m0 km42.1 km84.3 km126.4 km168.6 km210.7 km2,351 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Swedish Alpine Ultra take place?

Swedish Alpine Ultra takes place in Abisko, Norbotten, SE (start area at coordinates 68.3495° N, 18.8312° 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 Swedish Alpine Ultra?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Ultra Double 19 (210.7 km, +2,860 m D+), and SWEDISH ALPINE ULTRA (106 km, +3,840 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Swedish Alpine Ultra?

The main competition (Ultra Double 19 over 210.7 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,860 m of elevation gain and -2,860 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,351 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 Swedish Alpine Ultra?

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