Ultravasan 45
Experience an ultramarathon on historic Vasaloppet terrain.
Tougher than a marathon and perfect for you who want to experience the Vasaloppet atmosphere at your own pace. Walk, jog or run – you have 11.5 hours. Ultravasan 45 starts in Oxberg and first goes through hilly terrain around the beautiful Lake Oxbergssjön via genuine summer farm settings, through deciduous and coniferous forests before you pass the checkpoints Oxberg, Hökberg and Eldris.
Ultravasan 45 2026
- DateAugust 15
- Start Time09:00
- Length45 km
- Start LocationOxberg
- TechniqueTrail
- AgeFrom 17 years
- ClassWomen and Men
- TypeCompetition
- Order Number13
- Included inVasaloppstrippeln 45
- Training grants15 000 SEK to the female and male winner
- Elevation gain580 m
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Course profile
Registration fee
From 17 years
Welcome to Ultravasan 45
Your running event starts in Oxberg. You can pick up your start number in Mora, either the day before or at the start area before you head off. Once there, you leave your bag with change of clothes at the correct truck – which safely transports your bag to the finish.
The start goes jointly at 09.00. The start corrals open at 08.30. Your time starts when you pass the start line.
Along the course there are three checkpoints where drinks and energy are served in various forms. In addition, there are fluids, sports drinks and water approximately every five kilometers. Toilets and medical personnel are available at all checkpoints.
You have approximately 11.5 hours to reach the finish and there are cut-off times, a specific time for final passage, at two checkpoints: Hökberg and Eldris. Several events take place simultaneously and with a mix of elite and recreational runners, good cooperation between runners is important. The basic rule is: Keep right, pass on the left!
When you approach Mora and glimpse the church tower, you know the final stretch is approaching. Then it’s time to gear up for the finish. Remember to savor the moment as you come in under the classic finish portal. After crossing the finish line, you receive your well-earned medal and a finisher t-shirt in this year’s selected color. After that, you’re offered drinks and snacks. When you’re ready, simply take the free bus to the showers at Prästholmens IP where your bag is waiting. After that, you can return to the finish and pick up your diploma and continue celebrating with all the other runners.
Every finish is a victory. We’ll see you on the course!
More information about the race
All participants must wear a start number and timing chip.
Start numbers can be collected at the race office in Sälen or in Mora, the day before the race.
Start numbers and data chips that are not collected the day before the race will be at the race office at your start location.
Take the official Vasaloppet buses to the start and from the finish.
Leave the car at home, book a bus ticket and do both yourself and the environment a favour. We recommend all participants to take the bus to the start area and back after the race.
There is a joint start for everyone at 09.00. The start pens opens 08.30.
Start numbers are assigned in August, after which a start confirmation is sent by email.
Map of the start area in Oxberg
Along the Vasaloppet course there are three official checkpoints, Oxberg, Hökberg and Eldris.
Drink and energy in various forms is served at all checkpoints. There are also refreshment stations every fifth kilometre. Specifics on what is served can be found on the detailed race map.
There are toilets and medical services at all checkpoints, as well as at the start and finish.
Dala Massageteam offers short massages to participants in Hökberg.
For your security there are restrictions at some checkpoints; time limits after which you cannot pass. The checkpoint must be left 10 minutes after the time limit for arrival has expired.
If you arrive too late at a checkpoint you must abort the race. But we will of course arrange bus transport to Mora.
Do you make it within the time limit? Then you are allowed to continue the race.
| Checkpoint | Time limit |
|---|---|
| Hökberg | 17.20 |
| Eldris | 19.00 |
The ground surface runs on 40 km of forest road, 3 km of gravel and 2 km of asphalt. The track incline is 580 metres. Some technical sections are found mainly at the start of the course, while the last 19 kilometres of the course offer flatter terrain.
The course is marked with orange ribbons and red arrow signs. The ribbons are placed so that you can always see the next one.
At some controls there are two pens — these are at the exchange zones for Vasastafetten, which takes place on the same day. Choose the pen marked Ultravasan.
Download gps-file (uppdaterad 2024-08-14): Course Ultravasan 45
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. It’s completely okay not to finish.
Contact medical staff or an official at the nearest checkpoint. They will help you with taking care of your timing chip, reporting your withdrawal and arranging transport to the finish in Mora.
Safety first:
Rescue and medical personnel have the right to remove participants from the course if they deem it necessary.
Your safety always comes before finishing the race.
The race has two classes: Women and Men.
All participants who complete the race receive a finisher medal and a specially designed “Finisher t-shirt”, after the finish.
Placement medals – gold, silver and bronze – will be awarded to the first, second and third placed participant in men’s respectively women’s class.
The awards ceremony for the top three placed ladies and men takes place at Mora-Nisse’s Square in the finish area in Mora at 14.30.
The race qualifies for 1 ITRA point and 50K for UTMB
Ultravasan 45 is approved by both ITRA (International Trail Running Association) and UTMB World Series.
This means that participants who complete the race receive points in both systems. From ITRA, points are registered to your ITRA account, and from UTMB World Series you receive running stones in your UTMB Index. The points can be used as qualification for other trail running races around the world.
Time penalty for littering in the Vasaloppet Arena
It is allowed to throw garbage in three different ways during Vasaloppet’s Summer Week. If you will be caught by throwing debris otherwise you may be penalized with a time penalty of 15 minutes.
You must throw litter:
- in the bins at the Vasaloppet checkpoints. It is also allowed at two controls more, Gopshus and Läde, where you are allowed to throw garbage
- in the marked littering zones between each Vasaloppet checkpoint
- where you as a participant know that a team leader or associate will pick up what you throw.Complete rules
Guides and tips
On the page Guides and tips, you’ll find everything from training programs to practical details about buses, accommodation and logistics – in short, everything you need to know before your race.
