Runners in the Østmarka Trail Challenge. Great atmosphere!
23 Aug
Viken
Terreng
37 km
Runners in the Østmarka Trail Challenge. Great atmosphere!
Runner in Østmarka during cross-country running. Beautiful nature.
Østmarka Trail Challenge: Three happy female winners.
Østmarka Trail course map. 3D view of the trail through the forest.

Østmarka Trail Challenge

Enebakk/Øyeren

Race description

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Østmarka Trail Challenge – The Refugee Route is a tough trail race of about 37 km that follows blue-marked paths through Østmarka. This race follows a route that was used during World War II to help people escape the country, stretching between Enebakk/Øyeren and Skullerud in Oslo. It is not for the faint-hearted, as it presents technically challenging terrain with nearly 1000 meters of elevation gain, which can be a challenge even for experienced runners.

Highlights

  • The course follows a route that was used during World War II to smuggle people out of the country.
  • The race goes over hill and dale on some of Østmarka's toughest trails.
  • It is 37 km of technically challenging terrain and almost 1000 meters of elevation gain.

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