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Sandnes Ultra Trail 100 Miles

Basic Listing
  1. 2026 Edition

28 summits, 8,000m of gain — a Hardrock qualifier in the Norwegian fjords

Directions
This event took place on April 17, 2026
All trail races in Norway→
April 17, 2026
Friday 8:00am GMT+2 start
Sandnes, Rogaland
Norway
162 km
Loop Course
7,108 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Extremely Challenging
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Hardrock 100 Endurance Run Qualifier
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2021
Established
65%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

The SUT 100 Miles is a brutally technical loop through the mountains and fjord country around Sandnes. Starting and finishing at Alsvik Nature Center on the water, the course tackles 28 separate summits across 162 km of raw Norwegian terrain — rocky highland traverses, boggy plateaus, fjordside forest trails, and relentlessly technical climbs and descents. The route reaches its apex at Bynuten before the exposed scramble up Selvikstakken, a needle-shaped peak with 360-degree views over the surrounding fjords. The final half of the course is only partially marked, demanding solid navigation skills alongside raw endurance. This is a Hardrock 100 qualifying race.

Difficulty

Expert
9/10

Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Technical Descent
Night Running
Variable Weather
Remote Terrain
Strict Cutoffs
No Pacers

Race Highlights

28 mountains in one loop
The 100-mile route links 28 distinct summits across the Sandnes Alps, none far from the Norwegian fjords
Hardrock 100 qualifier
One of very few Norwegian races that qualify finishers for the iconic Hardrock 100 Endurance Run
Navigation required
Only ~40% of the second half of the course is marked; runners must carry and follow a downloaded GPS track at all times
8,000m+ of vertical gain
More climbing than most 100-mile races in Europe, packed into short, steep, rocky terrain
Brutal finishing record
Five-year average finish rate of ~58%, with only 25% finishing the unmapped inaugural edition in 2021

Sandnes Ultra Trail 100 Miles

Sandnes, Rogaland, NorwayApril 17, 2026

April 17, 2026
Course map for Sandnes Ultra Trail 100 Miles
DistDistance162 km
GainElevation Gain7,108 m
LimitCutoff53 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentNight RunningVariable WeatherRemote TerrainStrict CutoffsNo Pacers

Entry Timeline

Race DayApril 17, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
162.0 km
Distance
Loop
Route
53h
Cutoff Time
217 m
Average Elevation
7,108 m
Total Ascent
7,108 m
Total Descent
670 m
High Point
2 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.053 m
Sviland
Resource
12.062 m
Bråsteinvannet
Resource
21.048 m
Figgjo
Aid Station
30.021 m
Skjelbreidstjørna
Resource
40.0111 m
Svihusvatnet
Aid Station
53.0258 m
Seldalsveien
Resource
63.0326 m
Parking Bynuten
Aid Station
79.0290 m
Dansenveien
Resource
94.0221 m
Breivik
Aid Station
107.035 m
Frøylandsvatnet
Resource
120.049 m
Hogstad
Aid Station
128.076 m
Dale
Aid Station
141.027 m
Gramstad 1
Resource
147.0207 m
Gramstad 2
Resource
151.0207 m
Finish
Finish
162.052 m

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On-Site Camping Available

Tent camping and open-shelter (gapahuk) available at Alsvik Nature Center start/finish. No advance reservation needed. Access to kitchen, common room, changing rooms, and showers. Nearby partner hotel: Kronen Gaard Hotell, 6 km from Alsvik (~895 NOK single / 1095 NOK double incl. breakfast — mention SUT registration).

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew and supporters are permitted at designated aid and water stations only. No support at other points on course.
Weather
Rapid Weather Changes

Norwegian spring weather in April is highly unpredictable — expect combinations of cold rain, strong wind, and possible snow at elevation.

Rain/Wet Conditions

Wet rock and terrain is common; descents are explicitly described as slippery when wet. Waterproof jacket and trousers are mandatory gear.

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•April 17, 2026