Do you ever miss the opportunity to experience a run in the stunning wildness of the North?
Many runners, particularly those from abroad, have the dream of being able to run in the great outdoors while visiting this region of Sweden, which is renowned for its exceptional natural heritage.
There are several appointments throughout the year that offer the opportunity to take a few days of vacation and to participate in some truly unique races.
For all lovers of running, and trail-running in particular, I created this basic calendar, collecting some info and video, which highlights the best spots to compete along some of the most breathtaking routes on the High Coast.
You should put at least one of these amazing races in Sweden on your bucket list! :)
Trail running competitions in the High Coast World Heritage to add to your racing season
CALENDAR 2024
Reccommended by #HighCoastRunner
[ SPRINg ]
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Sundsvall, 11 may 2024
SUNDSVALL TRAIL
Video @DavidHolmberg on Vimeo
This trail along the magnificent Sundsvall coastline paths is one of the highlights. The race, which brings together athletes and teams, kicks off the Höga Kusten racing season in the spring.
Distances: 24, 10, 3 kilometres
Info: sundsvalltrail.se
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Örnsköldsvik, May/June 2024
HÄGGLUNDS JOGGEN
Unmiss this weekly appointment in Örnsköldsvik to run around Lake Höglandsjön! There are five dates every Wednesday, from the first week of May to the first of June. The course is 4 km long, which you can run in a race or freestyle without timing.
Distance: 4 km
Info: Hägglundsjoggen
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Docksta, 25 May 2024
SKULEBERGET #BIG5 UPHILLS CHALLENGE
For a few years, when the snow melt on the Skuleberget, the collective run on the five uphill paths of the mountain was renewed. It's not a race, it's a challenge between brave athletes.
Distance: ~25Km, approximately D+1.500m
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Höga Kusten, 7/8 June 2024
HIGH COAST ULTRA
There is also an ultra race that crosses the entire High Coast from south to north, and that follows, in part, the famous Höga Kusten Leden track.
Distances: 130 km, start at Höga Kusten Hotell; 58 km, start in Docksta
Info: highcoastultra.se
[ SUMMER ]
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Örnsköldsvik, Sunday, 30 juni 2024
ATEA TRAILÖVIK
To mark the start of the Swedish holiday season, there is the most anticipated trailrunning race with the best technical content along the gorgeous trails on the mountains that overflow Själevad at the gates of Ö-vik. Thanks to the expert organization of the Skogslöparna team, which designs the path in the woods, the fun is ensured. It's the next "A-race" to include in your international racing calendar!
From this year on, the TrailÖvik 22k race is part of the Outnorth Trailtour 2024 Championship calendar.
Distances: 22, 12, 6, 2 kilometres
Info: trailovik.se
Info: skogsloparna.se
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Örnsköldsvik, 24 August 2024
HÄGGLUNDS TRAIL
It's a quick, exciting, and challenging race. It set off in the evening, following a very entertaining route that crosses amazing woodland sections as well as paths with rocks, roots, and—occasionally—a lot of mud.
Distances: 6.7 and 2.4 kilometres
Info: hagglundsskiteam.se
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Docksta, 6/7 September 2024
HÖGA KUSTEN TRAIL
There is a race that will take you to cross long and wide the Skuleskogen National Park and then, along paths in the woods, to reach the foot of the Skuleberget mountain. From there, it will push you to climb up to the top and back down from the opposite side before climbing back to the summit again for your arrival. After the summer and early fall, but also in February, when snow and ice cover the trails, hundreds of runners from everywhere meet in Docksta to participate in the two seasonal editions of this trail that are unmatched in the Scandinavian running landscape.
Distances: 43, 25, 15 kilometres
Info: hogakustentrail.se
[ AUTUMN ]
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Härnösand, 5 October 2024
HÄRNÖ TRAIL 2024
The race travels through expansive natural and coastal landscapes before finishing at the summit of the mountain above Härnösand. Traveling through the protected natural area, down to the sea, and then to the beach at Smitingen is an unforgettable experience. Every year, an increasing number of competitors take on this demanding test. This race is becoming more and more well-known in the Swedish trailrunning scene.
Distances: 21 km, 14 km, 7 km
Info: harnotrail.se
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Örnsköldsvik, Tuedday, 8 october 2024
NIGHT EDITION TRAILÖVIK
The race's nighttime version, which follows the well-known TrailÖvik routes, is unbeatable—every competitor races with their front lights on! Arriving, coming from the forest, the last peak and the finish line lighted by the fires creates an experience that will never be forgotten.
Distances: 12, 6 kilometres
Info: trailovik.se
Info: skogsloparna.se
[ WINTER ]
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Docksta, February 2025
HÖGA KUSTEN WINTER TRAIL
Distances: 50, 35, 25 kilometres
Info: hogakustenwintertrail.se
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Tommaso De Rosa
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