A spectacular race in a majestic mountain landscape

For the second time, an ultra race is being held at Tyin Filefjell! This is a race for those who want to run really long and steep!

Tyin Filefjell Ultra is a unique ultra-race. With a race date in early October, you never know what the high mountains will bring in terms of weather and conditions. The conditions can be demanding, with snow, fog and wind, but there can also be glorious autumn weather with clear sun and magnificent views of Jotunheimen and the mighty peaks of Hurrungane. Regardless of the weather and conditions, the course offers running over dramatic mountain ridges and through spectacular mountain landscapes.

Registration is now open . If you want to secure a starting number for one of 2025's most spectacular mountain races, register today!

For registration
Trail map and details

Trail

Length: 53 km

Elevation: 2900 m.  

Substrate: 

  • Trail – approximately 37 km  
  • Gravel road – approx. 12 km 
  • Asphalt – about 1 km 

GPX file: The course will NOT be MARKED , other than markings that are already in the terrain. All runners are responsible for having downloaded a GPX file of the race before the start of the race. All runners must be used to navigating using GPS. A detailed GPX file of the race route will be provided.

Trail:

Course map Børrenøse Skyrace 2025

Subject to change.

Mandatory packing list

All participants must have all mandatory equipment either in their backpack or on their body. There will be a bag check upon registration where participants must present everything on the list below. 

  • GPS - handheld or watch, fully charged with GPX file for the race saved. GPS on phone is not approved. 

  • Fully charged mobile phone with the race's emergency number saved. Emergency number coming.

  • Headlamp with extra battery or power bank if it is rechargeable 

  • Bank card/ID

  • Basic first aid kit that includes bandage and compress.  

  • Food and drinks. Minimum 0.5 l of drink  

  • Wind and waterproof jacket with hood 

  • Wind and waterproof trousers 

  • Hat, gloves and buff 

  • Dry, long-sleeved wool top in the bag 

Trail runner in the high mountains – young woman enjoys the view towards Suletinden

Drink and food stations

There will be four drink and food stations along the course. 

Tyin Panorama 

  • After about 17 km

  • Food and drink: Water, sports drink

  • Facilities: First aid

 

Tyinkrosset 

  • After about 23 km

  • Cut off: 12:00 

  • Food and drinks: Water, sports drinks, nuts, chocolate, bananas, coffee

  • Facilities: First aid, toilet

 

The churchyard 

  • After about 33 km

  • Cut off: 13:30 
  • Food and drinks: Water, sports drinks, nuts, chocolate, bananas, coffee

  • Facilities: First aid

 

Vidsyn Eldstøgo / Børrenøse

  • After about 48 km 

  • Food and drink: Water, sports drink

  • Facilities: First aid

Important information

Participant information

Age limit: 16 years  

Classes: 

  • Women  
  • Men 

Participation fee:  

  • Early bird (15.11.24 - 31.12.24): NOK 825 
  • Standard price (01.01.25 - 21.09.25): NOK 1100
  • Last minute (22.09.25 - 02.10.25): Kr 1375,-  

Max number of participants: 100

Information meeting, registration, pick-up of starting numbers and bag check:

The information meeting will be held at Filefjellstuene, Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM .

Registration, bib pick-up and bag check are open before and after the information meeting, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Personal attendance at the information meeting and registration are mandatory to participate.

When registering, you must present a bag with everything listed on the mandatory packing list. If you are missing anything, you will not be allowed to start.

Regulations: By registering, you accept the race regulations and are required to sign a liability waiver when collecting your start number.

Luggage from start to finish: All runners can bring one backpack/bag to the start area that will be transported to the finish area. Using the luggage transport is at your own risk.  

Program

Friday, October 3
17:00-21:00 Registration, collection of start numbers and bag check Filefjellstuene
18:30 Information meeting (mandatory) Filefjellstuene
Saturday, October 4
07:30 Shared transportation to the start Filefjellstuene & Tyinkrysset Mountain Lodge
08:00 Mass start Swede
12:00 Cut off Tyinkrysset Tyinkrysset Fjellstue
13:30 Cut off Kyrkjestølen The churchyard

 

A more detailed program will be available as the race approaches.