Race date: 20 July 2024
The registration is open 1 November 2023 - 19 July 2024 (if slots are available).
The race has start and finish at the private cabin Bestebu, located at Klengstøl along the road “Store-Bleveien” (see directions).
We offer the following routes:
The routes are mostly following footpaths, some parts are also in mountain terrain without paths. The last 2-3 kilometers are on gravel road.
For maps and GPS tracks, see routes.
Marking
The routes are well marked. More than 1/3 of the 57 km is on permanently T-marked path, “Nordmannsslepa”, along the Store-Ble mountain massif. Along other parts of the routes there are red/white ribbons.
Start
Maximum time
14 hours on 57 km.
Registration fees
57 km
01.11.2023 - 29.02.2024: 875 kr
01.03.2024 - 30.06.2024: 1100 kr
01.07.2024 - 1350 kr
Change of name: 150 kr
21 km
01.11.2023 - 29.02.2024: 625 kr
01.03.2024 - 30.06.2024: 925 kr
01.07.2024 - 1200 kr
Change of name: 150 kr
10 km
01.11.2023 - 375 kr
Change of name: 0 kr
Småtroll-løypa 5 km
01.11.2023 - 125 kr
Change of name: 0 kr
Registration
The registration is binding and is valid only after payment of the participant fee. In the registration form one checks that one has read and is accepting the regulations and conditions. Participants below 18 years must be registrated by a parental guardian.
Maximum number of participants
Totally in the event: 400 participants
Obligatory equipment
See the list here.
Safety and behaviour
Each participant is responsible for his/her own safety. It is mandatory to help an other participant who is in an emergency situation.
The participants must take particular care when encountering wild reindeer.
Self-support
The race is based on the principle of self-support, which means that each participant must carry all food, drink, and equipment needed along the route. Normally it is easy to find drinking water in streams.
GPS tracking
The 57 km distance has GPS tracking.
Handout of bibs and trackers
Friluftsbua Lampeland, Friday: 17:00-19:00 (bibs only)
Bestebu, Saturday:
57 km 06:30 - 07:15
(bibs and trackers)
21 km 08:45 - 10:00 (bibs)
5 and 10 km 08:45 - 10:00 (bibs)
Prices
The best women and men on all distances will be rewarded. All participants completing the race will receive a medal as a memory of the event.
Pricegiving ceremony
Accommodation
We have good offers on accommodation in Numedal.
Transportation
During registration to the race one may book transportation from Lampeland hotel via Flesberg to the start/finish area at Bestebu, with return in the afternoon/evening.
THE WILD REINDEER ARE VULNERABLE AND NEED TRANQUILITY!
There is a flock of wild reindeer on Blefjell which counts about 150 animals. Important to know:
The following precautions apply if you encounter reindeer during the race: