Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail

Trail Running covering 48 km to 147 km with up to 5,000 m D+ in Tønsberg (Telemark District, Norway)

Location

Tønsberg, Telemark-Kreis, NorwayShow on map(59.2676° N, 10.4076° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +5,000 m

Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail is an endurance sporting event in Tønsberg, Telemark-Kreis, NO focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Multi-Day, Mountain.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 147 km (147 km, +5,000 m D+), Trail 87 km (87 km, +2,700 m D+), and Trail 48 km (48 km, +1,250 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 (vhut.no).

Official website

Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail in Tønsberg (Work: "Winter landscape on Lofoten, Norway", Photo: Christoph Strässler, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Winter landscape on Lofoten, Norway" · Photo: **Christoph Strässler** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Multi-Day Mountain High Altitude

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 147 km	Trail Running	147 km	+5,000 m	1,150 m - 3,250 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 87 km	Trail Running	87 km	+2,700 m	1,153 m - 2,287 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 48 km	Trail Running	48 km	+1,250 m	1,156 m - 1,681 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

147 km

Elevation gain

+5,000 m D+

Elevation loss

-5,000 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 3,250 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

6.8 % / 12.2 %

Course format

Loop course

147 km+5,000 m D+Peak 3,250 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,250 m above sea level (+5,000 m D+, -5,000 m D-)

Peak: 3,250 m·at 93.1 km·Ø 6.8 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail take place?

Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail takes place in Tønsberg, Telemark-Kreis, NO (start area at coordinates 59.2676° N, 10.4076° 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 Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 147 km (147 km, +5,000 m D+), Trail 87 km (87 km, +2,700 m D+), and Trail 48 km (48 km, +1,250 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail?

The main competition (Trail 147 km over 147 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,000 m of elevation gain and -5,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,250 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 Vestfold Historic Ultra Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vhut.no).