Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

The Alpaca Race

Trail Running covering 10.6 km to 106 km with up to 6,200 m D+ in Gothenburg (Västra Götaland County, Sweden)

LocationGothenburg, Västra Götaland, SwedenShow on map(57.7089° N, 11.9746° E)
Date & StatusJune 12, 2027 to June 13, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +6,200 m

The Alpaca Race is an endurance sporting event in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, SE focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 106k (106 km, +6,200 m D+), 53k (53 km, +3,100 m D+), The Alpaca Race 32k (32 km, +1,860 m D+), and Trail 10.6 km (10.6 km, +620 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 12, 2027 to June 13, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (alpacarace.se).

Official website
The Alpaca Race in Göteborg (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

MountainNature & Off-RoadForestMulti-DayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
106kTrail Running106 km+6,200 m1,150 m - 3,754 mLoop courseRoute & profile
53kTrail Running53 km+3,100 m1,153 m - 2,455 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Alpaca Race 32kTrail Running32 km+1,860 m1,156 m - 1,937 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10.6 kmTrail Running10.6 km+620 m1,159 m - 1,419 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
106 km
Elevation gain
+6,200 m D+
Elevation loss
-6,200 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,754 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.7 % / 21.1 %
Course format
Loop course
106 km+6,200 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS57.7089° N, 11.9746° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,754 m above sea level (+6,200 m D+, -6,200 m D-)

Peak: 3,754 m·at 39.8 km·Ø 11.7 %
1,150 m2,018 m2,886 m3,754 m0 km21.2 km42.4 km63.6 km84.8 km106 km3,754 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Alpaca Race take place?

The Alpaca Race takes place in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, SE (start area at coordinates 57.7089° N, 11.9746° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 12, 2027 to June 13, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The Alpaca Race?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 106k (106 km, +6,200 m D+), 53k (53 km, +3,100 m D+), The Alpaca Race 32k (32 km, +1,860 m D+), and Trail 10.6 km (10.6 km, +620 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Alpaca Race?

The main competition (106k over 106 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +6,200 m of elevation gain and -6,200 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,754 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 The Alpaca Race?

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