About This Event
Black River Run is an urban ultra marathon event held in Västerås, Sweden, offering a distinctive take on ultrarunning in a city environment. Based from Västerås SOK's clubhouse Orientalen, the race features a varied 10-mile loop course that combines technical trails, jogging paths, gravel roads, hiking trails, and some asphalt sections. The event emphasizes community and support, with facilities including changing rooms, showers, and sauna at the clubhouse. Runners completing 100 miles under 24 hours earn a coveted belt buckle, while all finishers receive medals. The race operates with a 30-hour time limit for all distances, with the finish line closing at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Notably, the event supports Doctors Without Borders through an optional medal donation program, contributing 20 SEK for each medal declined. The race requires headlamps for night running between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, and allows pacers after 8:00 PM or after completing 96 kilometers.