Senja Skyrace

Senja Skyrace begins at sea level in Fjordgård, located on Norway’s island of Senja. From there, runners head directly towards the steep landmarks situated above the fjord. This skyrunning race, held in August, covers 26 km with approximately 2,400 m of elevation gain, concluding in Husøy. The finish is preceded by a final kilometer on the road, encountered when fatigue is already significant. The course ascends towards Segla, proceeds along the ridge towards Barden, and descends to the saddle below Grytetippen. It then climbs again to Grytetippen and Keipen, which marks the race’s highest point at 938 m. Following Keipen, participants experience a sustained downhill section before navigating more undulating terrain. A descent leads towards the county road, followed by a crossing of Riven, and the final approach into Husøy. The event was formerly organized as Sans Senja, featuring multiple distances and starting points. The current iteration utilizes the shortest of these previous courses, with potential for future growth.