The next edition of the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place from Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August 2026 in the high-mountain area of Bygdin and Beitostølen, Norway. Runners can choose from six distances: a 70 km ultra, 42 km marathon, 21 km half marathon, 18 km skyrace, 12 km trail run and a 1 km kids’ race. This event blends dramatic alpine scenery with a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and appeals to both seasoned trail runners and newcomers alike.
Races
Race Date:
01 August, 2026
The 12K race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026 in Beitostølen, Norway, starting and finishing in the town centre.
Race Date:
01 August, 2026
The Skyrace at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026, beginning at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell and finishing in Beitostølen, Norway. This 18 km high-alpine race includes steep climbs and dramatic descents as runners summit the iconic Bitihorn peak before returning through fast mountain trails.
Race Date:
01 August, 2026
The half-marathon race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026, with a start and finish in Beitostølen, Norway. Set against dramatic alpine terrain, runners traverse trail, gravel and asphalt surfaces as they cover 21 km of mountain scenery.
Race Date:
31 July, 2026
The marathon race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Friday 31 July 2026, starting and finishing at Bygdin in the stunning Jotunheimen mountains of Norway. Covering approximately 42 km with around 1,300 m elevation gain, the route provides a thrilling mountain loop through alpine terrain and finishes back at the lakeside start line.
Race Date:
31 July, 2026
The ultra-distance race of the JTR Ultra takes place on Friday 31 July 2026, starting and finishing at Bygdin in the Jotunheimen mountains of Norway. Covering 73 km with 2,500 m of elevation gain, it offers a stunning and challenging loop through high alpine terrain and ends back at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell.
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FAQs
What is the JTR 12K?
How long is the JTR 12K?
Where does the JTR 12K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the JTR 12K?
How can I prepare for the JTR 12K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR 12K?
The 12K race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026 in Beitostølen, Norway, starting and finishing in the town centre.
The JTR 12K is 12km long.
The JTR 12K takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
The JTR 12K elevation gain is 470 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR 12K?
The 12K race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026 in Beitostølen, Norway, starting and finishing in the town centre.
How long is the JTR 12K?
The JTR 12K is 12km long.
Where does the JTR 12K take place?
The JTR 12K takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the JTR 12K?
The JTR 12K elevation gain is 470 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the JTR 12K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR 12K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR Skyrace?
How long is the JTR Skyrace?
Where does the JTR Skyrace take place?
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Skyrace?
How can I prepare for the JTR Skyrace?
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR Skyrace?
The Skyrace at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026, beginning at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell and finishing in Beitostølen, Norway. This 18 km high-alpine race includes steep climbs and dramatic descents as runners summit the iconic Bitihorn peak before returning through fast mountain trails.
The JTR Skyrace is 18km long.
The JTR Skyrace takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
The JTR Skyrace elevation gain is 850 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR Skyrace?
The Skyrace at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026, beginning at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell and finishing in Beitostølen, Norway. This 18 km high-alpine race includes steep climbs and dramatic descents as runners summit the iconic Bitihorn peak before returning through fast mountain trails.
How long is the JTR Skyrace?
The JTR Skyrace is 18km long.
Where does the JTR Skyrace take place?
The JTR Skyrace takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Skyrace?
The JTR Skyrace elevation gain is 850 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the JTR Skyrace?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR Skyrace?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR Half Marathon?
How long is the JTR Half Marathon?
Where does the JTR Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the JTR Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR Half Marathon?
The half-marathon race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026, with a start and finish in Beitostølen, Norway. Set against dramatic alpine terrain, runners traverse trail, gravel and asphalt surfaces as they cover 21 km of mountain scenery.
The JTR Half Marathon is 21km long.
The JTR Half Marathon takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
The JTR Half Marathon elevation gain is 800 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR Half Marathon?
The half-marathon race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026, with a start and finish in Beitostølen, Norway. Set against dramatic alpine terrain, runners traverse trail, gravel and asphalt surfaces as they cover 21 km of mountain scenery.
How long is the JTR Half Marathon?
The JTR Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the JTR Half Marathon take place?
The JTR Half Marathon takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Half Marathon?
The JTR Half Marathon elevation gain is 800 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the JTR Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR Marathon?
How long is the JTR Marathon?
Where does the JTR Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Marathon?
How can I prepare for the JTR Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR Marathon?
The marathon race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Friday 31 July 2026, starting and finishing at Bygdin in the stunning Jotunheimen mountains of Norway. Covering approximately 42 km with around 1,300 m elevation gain, the route provides a thrilling mountain loop through alpine terrain and finishes back at the lakeside start line.
The JTR Marathon is 42km long.
The JTR Marathon takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
The JTR Marathon elevation gain is 1300 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR Marathon?
The marathon race at the Jotunheimen Trail Run takes place on Friday 31 July 2026, starting and finishing at Bygdin in the stunning Jotunheimen mountains of Norway. Covering approximately 42 km with around 1,300 m elevation gain, the route provides a thrilling mountain loop through alpine terrain and finishes back at the lakeside start line.
How long is the JTR Marathon?
The JTR Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the JTR Marathon take place?
The JTR Marathon takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Marathon?
The JTR Marathon elevation gain is 1300 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the JTR Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR Ultra ?
How long is the JTR Ultra ?
Where does the JTR Ultra take place?
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Ultra ?
How can I prepare for the JTR Ultra ?
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR Ultra ?
The ultra-distance race of the JTR Ultra takes place on Friday 31 July 2026, starting and finishing at Bygdin in the Jotunheimen mountains of Norway. Covering 73 km with 2,500 m of elevation gain, it offers a stunning and challenging loop through high alpine terrain and ends back at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell.
The JTR Ultra is 73km long.
The JTR Ultra takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
The JTR Ultra elevation gain is 2500 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the JTR Ultra ?
The ultra-distance race of the JTR Ultra takes place on Friday 31 July 2026, starting and finishing at Bygdin in the Jotunheimen mountains of Norway. Covering 73 km with 2,500 m of elevation gain, it offers a stunning and challenging loop through high alpine terrain and ends back at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell.
How long is the JTR Ultra ?
The JTR Ultra is 73km long.
Where does the JTR Ultra take place?
The JTR Ultra takes place in Beitostølen, Innlandet, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Ultra ?
The JTR Ultra elevation gain is 2500 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the JTR Ultra ?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the JTR Ultra ?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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