SKYRACE

Distance

Ca. 16 km

Elevation

Ca. 1000 hm

Aid Stations

After ca. 8 km

Start and finish

Start Beitostølen, Finish Bygdin

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Get ready for an epic Skyrace! This year, the course is reversed for a whole new challenge. The route now starts in the center of Beitostølen, kicking off with a blazing uphill push on fast, runnable trails towards Grønekinnkampen. From there, you will tackle the ascent up the Heklefjell-ridge before catching your breath at the Søre Båtskardet aid station.

Next up is a fierce, technical, and exposed climb via the impressive, Sherpa-built Bitihorn Steps to the iconic summit of Bitihorn (1,607m). After conquering the peak, a relentless descent awaits, flying all the way down to the finish line at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell.

This remains a high-speed, high-altitude mountain experience!

JTR SKYRACE 16K

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Steep, technical and varied – are you ready for a different challenge?

Join the Strava group to find out for yourself if you got what it takes to complete the JTR Skyrace 2027!