Kullamannen by UTMB 22K

22 km·96m gain

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Distance22 km

Gain96m

Date30 Oct 2026

StatusOpen

Difficulty2/5

About This Race

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.

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Notable Features

This UTMB World Series event combines Sweden's dramatic coastal landscapes with challenging terrain that ranges from rocky mountain paths to serene beechwood forests. The race celebrates local folklore while offering international runners a unique Nordic trail running experience with courses that showcase the wild beauty of the Kullaberg peninsula.

Other Distances at This Event

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.