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The "Lynx," the "Elk," the "Bear," the "Eagle," and the "Fox" are recognized as the five paths that lead uphill to the magnificent summit of Skuleberget Mountain, which overlooks the High Coast World Heritage Site in northern Sweden.

When you embark these trails, you will encounter the most breathtaking scenery the natural area has to offer.

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The Skuleberget #BIG5 challenge at Skuleberget Mount takes you on a journey along all its uphill segments, running kilometers of rough terrains, far from the tourist season routes, to magic spots and the best hidden stretches that dare to be found.

The trial consists to run across all five uphill segments in a single session, beginning and ending on the same day.

The challenge has a course length of approximately 25 kilometers and a positive gap of approximately 1500 meters. In order for the challenge to be considered valid it must be completed by at least two athletes.

The #BIG5 Challenge is open to everyone, with no time limits, intensity choice, no cash fee, and no formal registration.

You are welcome to join us on the 25th of May, 2024!

Why the Skuleberget #BIG5 Uphills Challenge?

Besides the dramatic landscapes at every turn of the mountain, what makes this an adventure that will remain in your soul for life is an experience you can’t get anywhere else: the shared, unforgettable outdoor challenge.

You will be able to meet running buddies and approach the mountain with the same purpose: to have fun together along its trails.

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A course with an altimeter profile for brave runners

There is no right or wrong timing, nor is there a proper or incorrect pace. You are the one who determines what the intensity is to face the challenge. However, it's true that the #BIG5 paths will be demanding.

The itinerary for running all the challenge's trails on Skuleberget requires crossing between 3 and 5 kilometers from one uphill segment to the next and running and hiking for a total of 4 and 6 hours in a row session. The course is ~25km and ~D+1.500m

The official sequence of the paths that is runned during the #BIG5 Uphills Challenge:

#BIG5pathLYNX uphill -> BEAR downhill -> #BIG5pathELK uphill -> FOX downhill -> #BIG5pathBEAR uphill -> LYNX downhill -> #BIG5pathEAGLE uphill -> ELK downhill -> #BIG5pathFOX uphill -> BEAR downhill

This has continued to be the official track to finish the #BIG5 Challenge as of the first edition.

Set your #PB:

Search the #BIG5 segments and register your session with the Strava app. Join the High Coast Runner club on strava.com: you are welcome in the group!

High Coast runners are calling for a new spring edition: the 4th #BIG5 Uphills Challenge is scheduled on Saturday, 25/5/2024. Are you one of us?

[ SPRING EDITION ]

4th Skuleberget #BIG5 Uphills Challenge

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WHERE:

SKULEBERGET MOUNTAIN

87396 Docksta, Västernorrland, Sweden

WHEN:

25 MAY 2024

START:

10:00 a.m.

The runners will meet at the parking area of the Naturum Höga Kusten World Heritage Centre shortly before, around 09:30. Last-minute changes to the start times may occur.

AFTER-CHALLENGE:

#BIG5 “THIRD TIME”

As you finish running, we are waiting for you at the #BIG5 after-challenge, where participants and guests are coming to meet together to share and celebrate the experience. The event that take place at the marina club house in Docksta includes snacks and drinks of a frindly fika, parking, and a service house for changing and showering. By car, the marina is just a few minutes from Naturum.