Skogvokteren Ultra takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Porsgrunn, Norway. The main route is 88 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 8, 2027
- Start
- Porsgrunn 🇳🇴
- Distance
- 88 km
- Climbing
- 3,500 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 31-week plan to Skogvokteren Ultra
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Skogvokteren Ultra connects Grenland's two largest cities through a scenic, winding 88-kilometer loop of varied forest trails and hilly terrain in Norway.
What this race demands
Skogvokteren Ultra requires sustained aerobic endurance and muscular resilience to cover 88 kilometers and 3500 meters of elevation on forest trails.
Endurance capacity
The 88-kilometer distance demands a high level of cardiovascular endurance and pacing discipline to sustain forward motion over many hours on varied terrain.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 3500 meters of elevation across a hilly forest course requires significant uphill running strength and eccentric leg durability for the descents.
Trail technicality
Navigating winding forest trails for an extended duration places continuous demands on stabilizing muscles, joint integrity, and foot placement focus.
Given the prolonged duration of an 88-kilometer trail ultra, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour from the early stages to maintain energy availability.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Skogvokteren Ultra is 31 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base19 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 18, 2027 – May 1, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 2, 2027 – May 8, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Skogvokteren Ultra?
Skogvokteren Ultra takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Porsgrunn, Norway.
How long is Skogvokteren Ultra?
The main route is 88 km.
What does Skogvokteren Ultra demand?
Skogvokteren Ultra requires sustained aerobic endurance and muscular resilience to cover 88 kilometers and 3500 meters of elevation on forest trails.
How much climbing does Skogvokteren Ultra have?
Skogvokteren Ultra has 3,500 m of climbing.
Who is Skogvokteren Ultra for?
Skogvokteren Ultra is open to all participants.
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