Results: 2026
| Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 48 hours — Men | Emil Ingerslev | 384 km |
| 48 hours — Women | Katja Lykke | 352 km |
| 48 hours — Men, second | Mads Petersen | 341 km |
| 48 hours — Women, second | Line Skipper | 300 km |
| 24 hours — Men | Ronni Carlsen | 255.059 km |
| 24 hours — Women | Sally Barbett | 211 km |
Provisional: read from the RaceResult standings shortly after the noon finish on October 18, while the page still showed live updates. The 48-hour standings rank 70 runners (51 men, 19 women). Line Skipper (300 km) and Milka Rajala (288.063 km) were also above the previous women's course record. The organizer had not confirmed new course records when this was checked.
Source: RaceResult — Skanderborg Ultra 2026 standings. Checked October 18, 2026.
Event Overview
A 48-hour race with 24- and 12-hour options on a 1 km gravel and sidewalk loop at Dyrehaven in Skanderborg, where runners can camp beside the course. The same venue hosts the GOMU 48-Hour World Championship in September 2027.
| Date | Oct 16-18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Skanderborg, Denmark |
| Format | 48-Hour, 24-Hour |
| Terrain | Mixed |
| Region | Europe |
| Distance / duration | 48 hr / 24 hr / 12 hr |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | Registration closed October 1 at 11:59 PM (Danish time). On October 12 the RaceResult entry list showed 81 runners in the 48-hour race, 64 in the 24-hour race and 49 in the 12-hour race. The organizer’s Live Tracking link points to the 2026 RaceResult participant page. |
| Cutoff | 48, 24 or 12 hours; all races end at 12:00 PM Sunday, October 18 |
| Start | 12:00 PM Friday (48 hours); 12:00 PM Saturday (24 hours); midnight Saturday into Sunday (12 hours) |
| Field size | 81 entrants in the 48-hour race, 64 in the 24-hour race and 49 in the 12-hour race on the RaceResult list on October 12. |
| Sanctioning | IAU Bronze Label |
| Highlights | 1 km Loop, GOMU 2027 Host Venue |
Course & Terrain
1,000 m loop, measured in case of records: 400 m is gravel and 600 m mixes gravel and sidewalk.
Format & Support (as run)
| Support model | Soup is served in the finish area from midnight to 4:00 AM, and the course is lit overnight. Quiet hours for sleeping runners run from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. |
|---|---|
| Crew / pacers | Helpers register separately (150 DKK on the RaceResult entry page), which includes coffee and tea. |
Why This Race Matters
The organizer calls it the only 48-hour run in Denmark, and the IAU race calendar lists the 2026 edition with a Bronze Label. Skanderborg Ultra will host the GOMU 48-Hour World Championship at the same Dyrehaven venue on September 3–5, 2027.
Historical benchmark notes in the directory record (verify current records with the linked official sources):
- Pre-2026 48-hour record, men: Kristian Binger, 358 km, 2025
- Pre-2026 48-hour record, women: Stine Kalsmose Jakobsen, 286.652 km, 2024
Preparing for a Race Like Skanderborg Ultra
The 48-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- 48-hour races explained: Rules, pacing, sleep decisions, fueling and crew support.
- How to train for a 48-hour race: Durable movement, sleep planning, foot care and fueling practice.
- Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
- Second-night survival guide: Sleep, crew checks and caffeine decisions for the second night.
Planning Notes
- Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
- Prepare several rest options before race week. Stop for sleep or assessment if alertness, coordination, or safe decision-making deteriorates.
- The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
Related Preparation
- Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Browse the 24-hour race calendar
- Browse the 48-hour race calendar
- Open the 48-Hour format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Estimate race calories and plan fueling
- 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 Skanderborg Ultra site with 2026 dates and start times — https://skanderborgultra.dk/
- Organizer’s RaceResult 2026 event info: venue, course surface, deadline — https://my.raceresult.com/368499/info
- Official 48-hour page with program and records — https://skanderborgultra.dk/index.php/48-hour-run-skanderborg/
- Official 24-hour page with program and finish procedure — https://skanderborgultra.dk/index.php/24-hour-run-skanderborg/
- Official live streaming and results page — https://skanderborgultra.dk/index.php/live-streaming-and-results/
- Organizer’s RaceResult 2026 participant list (Live Tracking) — https://my.raceresult.com/368499/participants
- Official GOMU 48-Hour World Championship 2027 page — https://skanderborgultra.dk/index.php/gomu-48-hour-world-championship/
- IAU race calendar listing (Bronze Label), filter Denmark — https://iau-ultramarathon.org/race-calendar/?race-country=Denmark
- Official results — https://my.raceresult.com/368499/results
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.