Tierra Arctic Ultra

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Aug 07, 2015 at 6:00 AM

Nikkaluokta 1104

Nikkaluokta

Sweden

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Entry Fee $100
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

100K
120K

Type: Trail

Participant Limit: 250

Course Map: Download Map

Starting Elevation: 1200

High Point: 4000

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%

First Year of the Event: 2014

Men's Record: 100K: 15h49min

Masters Men Record: 100K: 20h56min

Description: WELCOME TO A TRAILRACE NORTH OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE - ULTRA DISTANCE IN ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST DESOLATE ENVIRONMENTS. The race is held above the Polar Circle in the Swedish mountains and follows the famous hiking trail the King’s Trail from Nikkaluokta to Abisko. Two distances are available the Tierra Arctic Ultra - Kungsleden 100 km (1600 vertical meters) or the Tierra Arctic Ultra - 120 km (2500 vertical meters). The race is certified by the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) and is graded with two (2) points (Kungsleden 100 km) and three (3) points (120 km) on the 0-4 point difficulty scale. It is also a qualification race to The North Face ® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc® 2016.