Trail races in Sweden

Sweden's trail races stretch from the granite coastlines of Bohuslän and Gotland's limestone cliffs to the forested hills of Sörmland and the fells of Sälen. Runners navigate technical singletrack through beech and pine forests, traverse winter trails across frozen lakes, and climb exposed ridgelines with Baltic Sea views. Events range from urban night races in Gothenburg to multi-day ultras following established routes like the Gotaleden, with distances suited to both newcomers and experienced ultra runners.

10 upcoming races1–173 km distancesbusiest in October 2026 (6)
TrailBeginner friendly

Ekerum Run

3 Oct 2026Borgholm, 🇸🇪 Sweden
1.3 · 10 · 10 km +1
Trail

Gotland Ultramarathon

3 Oct 2026Hallshuk, 🇸🇪 Sweden
28 · 50 km530m
Trail

Skrylle Challenge

10 Oct 2026Lund, 🇸🇪 Sweden
12 · 25 km526m
Trail

Bohusläns Bästa

10 Oct 2026Havstenssund, 🇸🇪 Sweden
22 km255m
TrailBeginner friendly

Hässelby Run

11 Oct 2026Stockholm, 🇸🇪 Sweden
10 · 10 · 10 km +1
Trail

Kullamannen by UTMB

30–31 Oct 2026Mölle, 🇸🇪 Sweden
22 · 108 · 173 km +52,300m
TrailBeginner friendly

Höstrusket

7 Nov 2026Stockholm, 🇸🇪 Sweden
10 · 21.1 · 42.2 km +3
Trail

Iron Backbone Ultra

7 Nov 2026Kristinehamn, 🇸🇪 Sweden
35 · 49 km641m
TrailBeginner friendly

Sormlands Winter Trail

6 Feb 2027Nävekvarn, 🇸🇪 Sweden
10 · 22 · 43 km917m
Trail

Gotaleden Stafett & Ultra

8 May 2027Göteborg, Valhalla IP, 🇸🇪 Sweden
35 · 76 km1,583m