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Tromsø Mountain Challenge

Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, Norway

calendar_today 22 Aug, 2026 – 23 Aug, 2026

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the raw, colorful beauty of the Arctic autumn at the Tromsø Mountain Challenge from August 22-23, 2026. This premier two-day trail running festival offers a spectrum of distances, from the demanding Explo Ekstremløpet up the Sherpatrappa to the epic 50km La Sportiva Ultraløpet across vast plateaus. Each course guides you through a dramatic landscape of rugged peaks and sweeping vistas, culminating in a spectacular descent through Tromsdalen. Held when the midnight sun gives way to vibrant fall colors, it’s a true celebration of Arctic mountain running that tests both strength and spirit. Secure your spot for an unforgettable weekend of challenging trails and breathtaking Nordic scenery.

Races Offered

La Sportiva Ultra 50km

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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09:00

La Sportiva HalfUltra 25km

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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12:00

Dalheim Rundt

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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12:30

TMC Extreme race

Aug 23, 2026

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Distance — 2.4K

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44 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Tromsø.

thermostat Temperature

11.4° / 18.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.9° / 16.6°

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9h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.5 mm

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air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

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79.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

03:48

nightlight Sunset

21:46

About Tromsø

Learn more about the host city, Tromsø.

Tromsø is a city of around 78,000 people (2023) in the very northernmost part of Norway. It is almost 350 km north of the Arctic Circle and is one of the best places to view the spectacular Northern Lights in winter. Tromsø is a surprise to most visitors: Here you find art, history, sophistication, good food and infamous nightlife in a bustling, tiny city. All of it, though, is surrounded by spectacular scenery that is visible from everywhere in town.