About This Event
Set along the rocky shores of Sweden's Kullaberg peninsula, Kullamannen by UTMB invites runners on a journey through the wild and beautiful peninsulas of Bjäre and Kullaberg on the southern Swedish coast. This event explores the legend of the Kullamannen through diverse terrain that includes rocky mountains, beechwood forests, and dramatic coastal paths. The race takes its name from local folklore, with organizers describing it as "a monster, a slayer of strong men and women." Courses ranging from 22 kilometers to 100 miles deliver an exhilarating test for adventure-seekers from around the world, showcasing the rugged beauty of this distinctive Swedish coastal region. As part of the UTMB World Series, Kullamannen offers a Running Stones qualification system across its four distance options, making it both a destination race and a stepping stone for runners pursuing other UTMB events.
Choose Your Distance
22 km
The 22-kilometer North Shore route provides a scenic introduction to Kullaberg's coastal beauty. This 1 Running Stone race focuses on the peninsula's dramatic shoreline with gentle terrain suitable for trail running beginners.
53 km
The route navigates Kullaberg's protected landscape, combining technical rocky passages with flowing forest singletrack. Runners encounter the reserve's signature geology—limestone cliffs, boulder fields, and exposed headlands shaped by millennia of wave action. The mixed terrain requires attention on technical sections while offering faster stretches through beech and oak woodland. Coastal segments provide expansive views across the Öresund strait, while inland trails wind through quieter valleys.
108 km
The route begins on the Bjäre peninsula and heads north toward Kullaberg, following coastal trails and forest paths that define this stretch of the Swedish Kattegat coast. Runners navigate rocky, technical sections where footing demands attention, interspersed with smoother forest trails through beech groves that provide shelter from coastal winds. The course's exposed sections along clifftops and headlands bring runners face-to-face with the North Sea's influence, particularly in late October when weather shifts quickly. Aid stations support the long miles between peninsulas, and runners should prepare for night navigation as most will finish well after dark.
173 km
The course consists of multiple loops across the Kullaberg Peninsula, a nature reserve jutting into the Kattegat strait. Expect mixed terrain that includes rocky coastal sections, forested paths, and technical stretches where Nordic granite requires careful footing. The peninsula's exposed headlands mean you'll face coastal winds, particularly challenging during October when North Sea weather systems move through regularly. Loop courses have their own psychology. Some runners appreciate the familiarity and the mental milestones each circuit provides. Others find the repetition difficult. You'll pass through aid stations multiple times, which allows for strategic drop bag planning but also requires discipline to avoid lingering too long in the comfort of repeated checkpoints.