Jotunheimen Trail Run 2026

The Jotunheimen Trail Run begins and ends at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell in southeastern Jotunheimen, close to Beitostølen, Norway. This summer mountain running event offers several distances: 12K, 18K Skyrace, half marathon, marathon, ultra, and a 1K kids race. The shortest adult race includes a 470-meter climb, and the ultra covers approximately 73 km with 2,500 meters of elevation gain, indicating that even the shorter options are genuine mountain races. The routes traverse varied high-mountain terrain, ranging from smoother paths to challenging technical sections requiring both agility and endurance. The event attracts participants from all over Norway, including novices, seasoned mountain runners, ultra athletes, children, friends, and supportive families. Runner comments highlight a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere, communal running on unfamiliar trails, and expansive Jotunheimen vistas that can be as taxing as the ascents.