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8 Aug
Vestfold og Telemark
Backyard Ultra
6,7 km
50 miles
Runners with bib numbers in an outdoor race, smiling and with their arms in the air.
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Mjøsen Backyard Race

Sandefjord

Race description

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With 12 laps and a total of 2856 meters of elevation gain, Mjøsen Backyard takes you through a challenge equivalent to running from the deepest point of Lake Mjøsa up to the water surface six times. This is the race for you who want to challenge both body and willpower, and experience the joy of mastering one of Norway's most unique racing concepts. How long can you keep moving? The laps start every hour on the hour, and your pace determines how long your break is before the next start.

Highlights

  • Mjøsen Backyard is a backyard race consisting of laps of 6.7 km that are run up to twelve times.
  • The race starts and ends at a gathering place with a refreshment station, restrooms, and a chair to sit on.
  • Even though the ultimate goal is to reach 80.4 km, you are warmly welcome to run as many laps as you want – or can manage.

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Additional information

Detailed information

  • Race name: Mjøsen Backyard Race
  • Location name: Sandefjord
  • Distances: 6,7 km, 50 miles
  • Organizer website: https://www.mjosentrail.no/
  • Surface / Race type Backyard Ultra
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