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Östgöta Ultra Trail

Östgöta Ultra Trail takes place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 in Kisa, Sweden. The main route is 55 km.

Date
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Start
Kisa 🇸🇪
Distance
55 km
Climbing
1,700 m
Level
Open to all
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Östgöta Ultra Trail is a scenic and technical trail running event set in the wilderness west of Kisa, featuring challenging elevation and a unique boat crossing.

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What this race demands

Östgöta Ultra Trail demands sustained endurance and technical running over a 55 km distance with 1700 meters of elevation.

Distance endurance

Covering 55 km requires significant muscular durability and aerobic conditioning to sustain forward progress over many hours.

Technical trail running

The scenic and technical wilderness trails require continuous footwork adaptation and balance, increasing neuromuscular fatigue.

Climbing and descending

Accumulating 1700 meters of elevation gain demands strong climbing efficiency and eccentric leg strength for descents.

Given the duration of a 55 km trail run, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.

Estimated finish times

Competitive (sub-3:00 marathon ability)4:45–5:30
Intermediate (3:30 marathon ability)5:45–6:45
First-timer / Finisher7:00–8:30

Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.

Your road to race day

Race day at Östgöta Ultra Trail is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Peak2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 Sep 5, 2026

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  2. 02Taper2 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 Sep 19, 2026

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  3. 03Race week1 week · Sep 20, 2026 Sep 26, 2026

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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