Veko Ultra
Now you have the opportunity to combine trail running with one of the most unique festivals in Norway. Welcome to Veko Ultra, the longest distance in the trail running races during Ekstremsportveko.
Together with Veko Trail, Ekstremsportveko offers two trail running races through the mountains surrounding Voss. While Veko Trail covers 26.6 km, Veko Ultra is the longer and more demanding challenge with a full 50 km course. Information about the shorter distance can be found on the Veko Trail event page.
The course takes runners through varied terrain with technical trails, mountain farm roads and scenic gravel sections. Along the way you will experience some of the most beautiful running areas around Voss before finishing in the heart of the festival area.
Maximum 250 participants.
Distance
- 50 km
- Elevation gain 1880 m
Surface
- Approximately 50% trail / 50% gravel
Course description
Start – CP Fjosestølen (14.5 km)
Starting at the town square in Voss, the route heads out of the centre toward Storåsen. After a few kilometres on asphalt and gravel roads, the course continues onto trail across Storåsen before climbing toward Kyte and Raudkjeldo.
The route follows technical trail sections past Singesetvatnet before reaching the first checkpoint at Fjosestølen.
CP Fjosestølen – CP Langedalen (9 km)
From Fjosestølen the route continues on a mountain farm road before turning onto technical trail sections along Helgasetvatnet and further north into Langedalen.
The trail then transitions into a mountain road following the river Langegjolo before reaching the next checkpoint.
CP Langedalen – CP Hedleberget (13.5 km)
From Langedalen the climb begins on a marked trail toward Lemme. The ascent is technical and sometimes steep before the terrain opens above the treeline near Øyjordstølen.
At the highest point of the course, Skorseteggi (972 m), runners are rewarded with spectacular 360-degree views.
From here the route continues along beautiful trails past Koellingseggi before descending toward the mountain farm area at Liaset and further down toward Hedleberget.
CP Hedleberget – Finish (13 km)
From Hedleberget the route follows the Cultural Trail, highlighting parts of the area’s historic slate production.
After a short section on asphalt, the course turns onto singletrack and begins the final climb toward Storåsen, followed by a scenic section through the small nature reserve at Håmyrane.
A flowing descent from Storåsen leads runners back toward Voss. The final stretch follows gravel paths at Prestegardsmoen before crossing the finish line at the Veko Festival Tent.
Mandatory equipment
- Trail running shoes
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Windproof and waterproof pants
- Space blanket
- Mobile phone
- First aid kit
- Elastic bandage
- Adhesive bandages
- Hydration container minimum 1 litre
- Dry upper layer
- Running pack or vest
- Nutrition recommended minimum 800 kcal
Recommended equipment
- Beanie
- Gloves
- Buff / neck gaiter
- Trekking poles
