Event Overview
| Date | Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026 |
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| Location | Höganäs to Båstad, Sweden |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Region | Europe |
| Distance / duration | 173 km |
| Course model | Point-to-point |
| Edition note | The 100-mile race is sold out. The official schedule gives the last finish as 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1, after the Friday 6:00 PM start; the October 30–31 festival banner does not cover the full race window. |
| Elevation gain | 2,300 m+ |
| Cutoff | 32 hours |
| Start | 6:00 PM Friday |
| Highlights | 15 Nature Reserves, Scandinavian Coastal Weather |
Course & Terrain
Coastal point-to-point from Höganäs through Kullaberg and onward to Båstad.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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| Logistics note | Collect your bib personally in Båstad with ID and your registration QR code. The scheduled Friday bus to the Höganäs start leaves Båstad at 4:00 PM. Private and protected course sections are not open for training outside race day. |
Why This Race Matters
Kullamannen Ultra 100 Miles is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras where most of the field runs through the night. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.
Preparing for a Race Like Kullamannen Ultra 100 Miles
The fixed-distance race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Hydration and sodium for ultramarathons: Fluid, sodium, thirst, sweat rate and hyponatremia risk.
- Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.
Planning Notes
- Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
Related Preparation
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 12, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official 2026 schedule including Sunday finish — https://kullamannen.utmb.world/schedule
- Official Kullamannen 100-mile page — https://kullamannen.utmb.world/races/ultra-100-miles
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.