The Jotunheimen Trail Run is a breathtaking mountain running event held on 2 August 2025 in Bygdin, nestled in Norway’s iconic Jotunheimen range. Participants can choose from four race options: the Skyrace (~13 km with ~600 m elevation gain), the Half Marathon (~21 km with ~530 m gain), the demanding Ultra (~70 km with ~2,800–3,000 m gain), and a 1 km kids’ race designed to welcome younger runners to the trail community. The courses traverse alpine terrain, steep ascents, technical ridgelines, and panoramic mountain scenery, offering a raw yet rewarding challenge. The event is known for its excellent organization, shuttle transport to remote start lines like Fondsbu, and a strong sense of community, with social gatherings and recovery amenities like saunas and local hospitality.
Race
10 km
Race Date:
02 August, 2025
The JTR Skyrace, part of the Jotunheimen Trail Run, is a technical trail race of approximately 10 km with about 600 m of elevation gain, held annually in early August at Bygdin in the Norwegian Jotunheimen mountains. With roughly 10 km on mountain trails and 2–3 km on gravel, the race offers high-alpine terrain, stunning summit vistas, and is typically completed in about four hours—perfect for both advanced and experienced mountain runners.
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FAQs
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 JTR Skyrace, part of the Jotunheimen Trail Run, is a technical trail race of approximately 10 km with about 600 m of elevation gain, held annually in early August at Bygdin in the Norwegian Jotunheimen mountains. With roughly 10 km on mountain trails and 2–3 km on gravel, the race offers high-alpine terrain, stunning summit vistas, and is typically completed in about four hours—perfect for both advanced and experienced mountain runners.
The JTR Skyrace is 10km long.
The JTR Skyrace takes place in Vang, Norway.
The JTR Skyrace elevation gain is 609 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 JTR Skyrace, part of the Jotunheimen Trail Run, is a technical trail race of approximately 10 km with about 600 m of elevation gain, held annually in early August at Bygdin in the Norwegian Jotunheimen mountains. With roughly 10 km on mountain trails and 2–3 km on gravel, the race offers high-alpine terrain, stunning summit vistas, and is typically completed in about four hours—perfect for both advanced and experienced mountain runners.
How long is the JTR Skyrace?
The JTR Skyrace is 10km long.
Where does the JTR Skyrace take place?
The JTR Skyrace takes place in Vang, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the JTR Skyrace?
The JTR Skyrace elevation gain is 609 meters, 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 personalized 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 personalized 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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