information about
Tromsø mountain challenge
Before the race
Registration fee
| Run | From 7/11-25 | From 1/1-26 | From 1/6-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Sportiva Ultra 50 km | NOK 990,- | NOK 1050,- | NOK 1150,- |
| La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km | NOK 690,- | NOK 775,- | NOK 850,- |
| Dalheim Rundt 8 km | NOK 300,- | NOK 300,- | NOK 350,- |
| Ekstremløpet | NOK 300,- | NOK 350,- | NOK 400,- |
| Ekstremløpet under 16 years old | NOK 200,- | NOK 250,- | NOK 300,- |
There is a limited number of starting places. The registration deadline only applies as long as there are available starting numbers.
The Norwegian Athletics Federation introduced a license for all athletics events in Norway from 1 January 2014. A license is required for all participants. Read more about the license here .
The license is included in our entry fee. If you have paid an annual license to the Norwegian Athletics Federation, you can apply to the Norwegian Athletics Federation to have the one-time license refunded. This can be done electronically at this link.
Bib pick up
Bib pick up for the Tromsø Mountain Challenge will take place at TUIL Arena in Tromsdalen. The times can be found in the program closer to the race day.
Age limits and class divisions
| Run | Age limits |
|---|---|
| Ekstremløpet | from 13 years |
| Dalheim Rundt | from 13 years |
| La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km | from 18 years |
| La Sportiva Ultra 50 km | from 18 years |
| Class classification | Female/male | Female/male | Female/male | Female/male |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstremløpet | 13 - 14 | 15 -17 | 18 – 49 | 50+ |
| Dalheim Rundt | 13 - 14 | 15+ | ||
| La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km | Women | Men | ||
| La Sportiva Ultra 50 km | Women | Men |
NOTE: Your age group is calculated based on your year of birth, not date. This means that if you turn 18 in the year you are running the marathon, you are old enough to participate.
Registered but unable to attend?
Your order is binding and non-refundable after purchase. Read our terms and conditions here.
It is only possible to transfer in the event of illness or injury confirmed by a medical certificate. An administration fee of NOK 150 must be paid, and the medical certificate must be sent to us no later than one week after the race. The link to transfer can be found here.
On race day
Time limits
La Sportiva Ultra 50 km: Maximum time at checkpoint Tromsdalselva (32 km) is 5 1/2 hours (14:30). If you take longer, you must end the race here and go directly down to the finish in Tromsdalen. Total maximum time for Ultra 50K is 9 hours.
La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km: Max time for HalfUltra is 6 hours.
Transportation to the start
La Sportiva Ultra 50 km: The start is from Snarbyeidet on the mainland northeast of Tromsø. You can drive yourself/get a ride to Snarbyeidet if you wish, or take the bus that the organizer sets up from TUIL Arena in Tromsdalen. The bus leaves at 07:45 on Saturday morning. You can leave your luggage in the luggage storage at TUIL Arena (at your own risk). If you bring any extra clothes/luggage to the start, you can send it back to the finish area with the bus. Remember to label the luggage with your start number or name and mobile number. We do not take responsibility for any luggage that gets lost during the event.
Other distances: The start is at TUIL Arena in Tromsdalen.
TUIL Arena II: The address is Arthur Arntzens veg 34. Bus route 20 or 24 from Tromsø city center, get off at the stop called Båthavna. Follow Arthur Arntzens veg (along the river) up to TUIL Arena - about 10min on foot.
Mandatory Equipment
The following races during Tromsø Mountain Challenge have mandatory equipment;
La Sportiva Ultra 50 km
- T-shirt
- Maps (distributed to all participants)
- Compass or handheld GPS or smartwatch with GPX route downloaded.
- Food (minimum 150 grams of food must be in the bag at the finish line).
- Windproof jacket
- Windproof trousers
- Hat/headband
- Gloves
- Flute
- Mobile phone
- Drinking bottle
- Heating foil (handed out to all participants)
The equipment in the backpack is emergency equipment, as there may be challenging conditions on the mountain during the race. All participants participate at their own risk and must ensure that they have enough food, drink and warm clothes to take care of themselves in the event of an emergency. We also remind you that you are obliged to help others in need during the race.
The organizer provides all participants with a map of the course. Participants in the Ultra 50K will be given heating foil. Participants must provide the rest of the contents of the bag themselves. The bag can be checked at the finish line. An additional 15 minutes will be given for each item that is missing according to the content list.
La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km
There is no required equipment for TMC HalfUltra 25 km. We still recommend that all participants bring a mobile phone.
Participants are not allowed to have their own support on the course or receive service from anyone other than the organizer's designated service stations. Beyond this, ONLY what you have in your bag can be used. It is also not allowed to have companions other than those participating in the race.
Drinking stations TMC
Ekstremløpet
Drink station at the finish line at the Fjellheisen lift, serving Arctic Water and water.
La Sportiva Ultra 50 km
There are many rivers along the trail to fill up your water bottles.
Drinking stations at:
- Trollvassbu (water)
- Nonsbu (water and Maxim sports drink)
- Blåkollkaia (water and Maxim sports drink)
- Skarvassbu (water and Maxim sports drink)
- Tromsdalselva (water, Maxim sports drink, banana)
- Fjellheisen (water, Maxim sports drink, Coca Cola, Maxim Energy Gel, banana)
- Svarthammeren (water, Maxim sports drink, Coca Cola, Maxim Energy Gel, banana)
La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km
- Tromsdalselva (water, Maxim sports drink, banana)
- Fjellheisen (water, Maxim sports drink, Coca Cola, Maxim Energy Gel, banana)
- Svarthammeren (water, Maxim sports drink, Coca Cola, Maxim Energy Gel, banana)
Drinks will be served after the finish at all distances. At La Sportiva Ultra 50 km and La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km food is also served after the finish.
Prizes
Ekstremløpet :
Everyone who finishes will receive a medal. In addition, we will award prizes to the top three women and men.
Prizes will be drawn based on starting numbers.
La Sportiva Ultra 50 km/ La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km:
Everyone who finishes will receive a medal. The top three women and men in the La Sportiva Ultra 50 km and La Sportiva HalfUltra 25 km will be awarded. In addition, gift prizes will be drawn among all participants.
Dalheim Rundt :
Everyone who finishes receives a medal. The top three in the women's and men's classes are awarded prizes.
Distance sponsor – La Sportiva
La Sportiva is an Italian brand with roots in the Dolomites, known for technical shoes and equipment for mountain running, climbing and other demanding activities in the mountains. With almost 100 years of experience, they develop products for runners and adventurers who place high demands on grip, comfort and durability. La Sportiva is particularly recognized in the trail and mountain running community, where quality, innovation and function are at the center.
Below you can read more about shoes and equipment that are adapted to mountain running:
Best for long distances with maximum comfort: PRODIGIO MAX (pictured above)
The Prodigio Max is designed for runners who want maximum comfort over many hours in the mountains. The extra cushioning makes it especially suitable for ultra-running and long training rides on trails and in the mountains.
For speed and response in technical terrain: PRODIGIO PRO (pictured above)
Responsive and lightweight mountain running shoe designed for competitions in technically demanding terrain. Prodigio Pro is suitable for runners who want a faster and more responsive shoe with good energy return and secure grip in demanding terrain. The model is designed for competition. This is our best seller today and has received a lot of attention both nationally and internationally.
The versatile model: PRODIGIO 2 (pictured above)
A versatile mountain running shoe that combines comfort, grip and stability for both training and competition. The Prodigio 2 is a safe choice for runners who want a shoe for both training, competition and long hikes in varied terrain.
Don't forget comfortable and durable socks – we recommend
Bridgedale are specialists in technical socks for running, hiking and outdoor activities. The brand has a long tradition in Northern Ireland and is known for socks with excellent fit, comfort and durability - developed for long days on the trail and in the mountains. Through a focus on material technology and quality in production, Bridgedale has become a preferred choice among runners and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.
After the race
Photos
We will publish photos from the races on our Facebook pages as soon as we have the opportunity after the event.
If other spectators or participants have photos from the race that we can share, please send us an email at info@msm.no
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