Information for participants - 2026

Hello! 

There are only a few days left until Tyin Filefjell Extreme on Saturday, September 5th, and we are really looking forward to welcoming you to the mountains! 

As a result of the national mourning period following the passing of King Harald, we will observe a minute of silence before each start. 

Here is some important practical information before the race weekend. Please take a few minutes to read through the entire email – and especially the information regarding the distance you will be participating in. 

GPS Tracking – Traccar Client 

For safety reasons, Traccar Client must be installed and set up on your mobile phone before the start. The tracking makes it possible for us as the organizer to follow the participants along the way, and also makes it possible to follow the race live in EQ Live. 

We recommend that you download and set up the app at home before coming to Tyin Filefjell. 

Traccar Client is available for both iPhone and Android: 

How to set up tracking 

Open the app and enter the following: 

Important: Make sure Traccar Client has access to GPS/location on your phone, even when the app is running in the background. Make sure the status in the app is set to on before starting. 

You will find a more detailed User guide for setting up Traccar Client here . 

Meet at the start with a fully charged phone. 

When you are finished with the race, you can turn off Traccar Client to save battery. The tracking is only used in connection with the event. 

Before the race 

Start numbers must be collected in person at Filefjellstuene (Address: Grøvstølvegen 43, 2985 Tyinkrysset) 

All participants must sign a liability waiver upon registration. Participants under the age of 18 must also have a signature from a guardian. 

We encourage everyone who has the opportunity to register and pick up their start number as early as Friday, so that we can avoid large crowds on Saturday morning. 

Extreme and Ultra have a mandatory equipment list, and the equipment will be checked at registration. If you are missing mandatory equipment, you will not be allowed to start. 

We also recommend that all participants familiarize themselves with the course in advance and download the GPX file for their distance. For Ultra, this is mandatory. 

You can find trail maps, GPX files, packing lists and other information here. 

Parking 

On race day there is parking at Vang & Brød, address: Tyinvegen 7520, 2985 Tyinkrysset. 

There is limited capacity at Filefjellstuene, and there will therefore be no opportunity to park at Filefjellstuene on Saturday. Allow some extra time in the morning. 

Ultra participants will follow their own transportation solution to the start - see information further down. 

BØRRENÔSE SKYRACE – 7.5 KM 

Friday, September 4th 

Saturday, September 5 

Hiking trophy for the best team in Børrenøse Skyrace 
During the prize giving ceremony at 5:00 PM, a walking trophy will also be awarded to the best team in the Børrenøse Skyrace. The team with the best overall result will have the honor of taking the trophy home – and their name into Tyin Filefjell Extreme history. 

The Børrenøse trail is marked, but we still recommend that you familiarize yourself with the route in advance. 

There is one drinking station at Vidsyn. Eldstøgo after about 4 km, with water and sports drink. 

Feel free to bring your own energy refills tailored to your needs – especially if you know you need something beyond what is served at the drink stations. 

Recommended to bring 

Remember that this is the high mountains in September. The weather can change quickly, so dress accordingly – even if the weather forecast looks good. 

EXTREME – 21 KM 

Friday, September 4th 

Saturday, September 5 

You can attend the information meeting either Friday or Saturday. It is not mandatory, but we strongly recommend that all participants attend. Here you will get the latest information about weather, conditions, course and implementation. 

Mandatory equipment 

All equipment must be carried either on the body or in the backpack: 

The bag will be checked upon registration. 

The Extreme trail will be marked, but all participants should also familiarize themselves with the route in advance. 

⚠️ IMPORTANT – ROAD CROSSING 

The Extreme trail crosses both Fv53 and E16. These are busy, high-speed roads, especially E16. 

As a runner, you do not have the right of way, and ordinary traffic has priority. Slow down well before crossing the road, carefully orient yourself in both directions, and only cross when you are absolutely sure it is safe. Stop if necessary. 

Always follow instructions from officials and trail guards where these are in place, but be aware of the traffic yourself. 

Safety always comes before time and position in the race. 

The race's emergency number is 468 32 519. Save the number on your mobile phone before the start, so you have it easily accessible along the way. 

Feel free to bring your own energy refills tailored to your needs – especially if you know you need something beyond what is served at the drink stations. 

Food and drinks along the way 

Approximately 10 km – Kyrkjestølen: Water, sports drink, salty potato chips, chocolate, bananas and coffee. 

Approx. 17 km – Vidsyn Eldstøgo: Water and sports drinks. 

ULTRA – 53 KM 

For Ultra, personal registration, equipment check and information meeting are on Friday. mandatory . 

Friday, September 4th 

Saturday, September 5 

It is not possible to drive or park at the start of Sveji. All runners must use public transportation. 

You can bring a small backpack/bag in the minibus. This will be transported back to Filefjellstuene and stored until the finish line. Storage is at your own risk. 

Important about navigation 

The ultra trail will not be marked, beyond existing markings in the terrain. 

You must have a handheld GPS or GPS watch with the race GPX file loaded before starting. GPS on a mobile phone is not approved as the sole navigation tool. 

⚠️ IMPORTANT – ROAD CROSSING

The ultra course crosses Fv53 and E16 in several places. These are busy roads with high speeds, especially E16. 

As a runner, you do not have the right of way, and ordinary traffic has priority. Slow down well before each road crossing, carefully orient yourself in both directions, and only cross when you are absolutely sure it is safe. Stop if the situation requires it. 

Follow instructions from officials and trail guards where they are in place, but remember that you are responsible for crossing the road safely. 

Safety always comes before time and position in the race. 

The race's emergency number is 468 32 519. Save the number on your mobile phone before starting, so that you have it easily accessible along the way. 

Mandatory equipment 

All mandatory equipment will be checked at registration on Friday. 

Food and drinks along the way 

Approx. 17 km – Tyin Panorama: Water and sports drinks. 

Approx. 23 km – Tyinkrysset: Water, sports drink, salty potato chips, chocolate, bananas and coffee. First aid and toilet. Cut-off at 12:00. 

Approximately 33 km – Kyrkjestølen: Water, sports drink, salty potato chips, chocolate and bananas. Cut-off at 1:30 p.m. 

Approx. 48 km – Distance Eldstøgo: Water and sports drinks. 

Safety and weather 

Tyin Filefjell Extreme is held in the high mountains, and the weather can change quickly. 

We are closely monitoring the weather, wind and conditions leading up to the race day. If conditions make it necessary, the routes may be adjusted for safety reasons. Therefore, please follow our information all the way up to the start. 

Be especially careful at all road crossings. Runners do not have priority over ordinary traffic, and roads should only be crossed when it is safe.