High Coast Trail
PROGRAM
HIGH COAST TRAIL 2026
We’re opening the doors to the High Coast Trail as early as Thursday.
Friday kicks off with Coast to Summits 28/32K, followed by 3Peaks 18K—and then the first after-trail of the weekend.
Saturday starts with the Original 45K and the Ultimate 60K heading out onto the trails. Later that afternoon, Twin Peaks 14K gets going, and by evening, everyone who’s been part of the weekend usually gathers for the final after-trail celebration.
Sunday tends to be all about slowing down—an easy, feel-good day where many head out for a shorter excursion before rolling home with sore legs and great memories.
Below, you’ll first find a brief overview of each day, followed by links to the participant info (race briefs) for each experience. At the bottom, you’ll find the full schedule with detailed timings for every day of the High Coast Trail.
THURSDAY
Many participants in Friday’s races tend to arrive already on Thursday. On Thursday evening, you can check in for 3Peaks 18K and Coast to Summits 28/32K. At Restaurang Vardagsrummet, we serve Pasta Bolognese along with a vegetarian option. It’s usually a great vibe, runners and friends, all easing into the weekend together.
FRIDAY
Adventure briefings and the start for Coast to Summits 28K kick things off, followed by the briefing and start for 3Peaks 18K. On Friday evening, we host the first After-Trail of the weekend at Innergården—everyone’s welcome. Expect great food, easy-going vibes, and live music. Friday night is also when runners for the Original 45K and Ultimate 60K can check in, attend their experience briefing, and fuel up with pasta in Vardagsrummet.
SATURDAY
First out in the morning are the Original 45K and Ultimate 60K, finishing at the top of Skuleberget, where many of Friday’s participants usually head to cheer runners on. After lunch, Twin Peaks 14K gets underway, with the finish line in Friluftsbyn. In the evening, it’s time for a shared After-Trail in Friluftsbyn for all distances, friends, and crew—expect live music and an absolutely amazing atmosphere.
SUNDAY
Sunday tends to be an incredibly laid-back, feel-good day. Many staying in and around Friluftsbyn show up for breakfast in Vardagsrummet with tired legs and proud smiles. Stories are shared, and some squeeze in one last adventure in the High Coast before heading home with a head full of memories and experiences.
The Basics
- Check-in: Before heading out on any of the distances, you’ll need to check in. You’ll find the check-in times for each race below.
- Starts: Twin Peaks and 3Peaks start from Friluftsbyn, while Coast to Summits, the Original, and the Ultimate include bus transport to the start.
- Finish: Twin Peaks, 3Peaks, and Coast to Summits finish in Friluftsbyn. The Original and the Ultimate finish on the top of Skuleberget.
- Cut-offs: For your safety, each distance has cut-offs, meaning the course closes after a set time. The High Coast Trail has generous cut-offs. All participants arriving after the cut-offs will need to stop the race and will be transported back to Friluftsbyn. See each race below for details.
Twin Peaks 14k
Check-in:
Fri 16:00–20:00
Sat 10:30–12:00
Course briefing:
Saturday 11:00–11:30
Start: Friluftsbyn, Saturday at 13:00
Aid station: High Coast Kayak Center
Cut-off:
16:00 at Norrfjärden aid station
If you haven’t covered the first 7 kilometers within 3 hours, you will need to stop the race.
Finish: Friluftsbyn
Three Peaks 18k
Incheck:
Tors: 18:00 – 20:00
Fre: 11:00 – 13:00 (Lunch finns att köpa i FriluftsByn)
Bangenomgång: Fre 13:00 – 13:30
Start: Fredag, FriluftsByn 14:00 – 14:30. Flygande start.
14:00: Snabba löpare
14:15: Joggare
14:30: Jogging / Snabbvandring
Energistation: Höga Kusten Kajakcenter
Cut-Line:
18:00 Vid Norrfjärdens Energistation
Har du inte tagit dig de första 10 kilometerna av loppet innan 18:00 kommer du behöva bryta loppet.
Målgång: FriluftsByn
Coast to Summits 28/32k
Check-in:
Thursday 18:00–20:00
Friday 09:00–12:00
Course briefing & tips:
Friday 10:00–10:45
Buses:
Friday 12:30–13:30
Start:
Friday 13:00–14:00 (rolling start)
Aid stations:
Dal: 17K*
High Coast Kayak Center: 24K
*If you want energy earlier, we recommend bringing your own energy bar or similar. As we’re not allowed to have aid stations inside the National Park, Dal is the first location where we can provide one.
Cut-off:
At 18:00, the course for Coast to Summits XL 32K closes at the Decision Point (26K). All participants reaching the Decision Point after 18:00 will continue directly to Friluftsbyn and receive a finish time for Coast to Summits 28K.
Finish: Friluftsbyn
The Original 45k
Check-in:
Friday 18:00–22:00
Saturday 07:00–08:00
Course briefing & tips:
Friday 20:00–20:45
Buses:
Saturday 07:30–08:30
Start:
Saturday 08:00–09:00 (rolling start)
Aid stations:
- Tärnättholmarna: 15K
- Entré Syd: 26K
- High Coast Kayak Center: 38K
*The aid station at Tärnättholmarna does not provide drinks. However, there is plenty of fresh water at Skravelbäcken after حوالي 13K (around 2K before the aid station). You’ll cross the stream via a bridge—the only stream on the course crossed by a bridge—so it’s easy to spot.
Cut-offs:
Entré Syd 26K: 16:00
Skuleberget 37K: 18:00
Finish: Friluftsbyn
The Ultimate 60k
Check-in:
Friday 18:00–22:00
Saturday 07:00–08:00
Course briefing & tips:
Friday 20:00–20:45
Buses:
Saturday 07:30
Start:
Saturday 08:00
Aid stations:
- Tärnättholmarna: 15K
- Entré Syd: 26K
- High Coast Kayak Center: 38K
- Friluftsbyn: 42K (start of the Haglöfs Loop)
- Friluftsbyn: 57K (end of the Haglöfs Loop)
*The aid station at Tärnättholmarna does not provide drinks. However, there is plenty of fresh water at Skravelbäcken after around 13K (approximately 2K before the aid station). You’ll cross the stream via a bridge—the only stream on the course crossed by a bridge—so it’s easy to recognize.
Haglöfs Loop (15K extra after 42K):
The option to head out on the Haglöfs Loop for the Ultimate 60K closes at 15:00. If you maintain an average pace of 6 km/h (10:00 min/km), you’ll reach 42K before 15:00. After 15:00, it is not permitted to start the Haglöfs Loop. Participants arriving at Friluftsbyn after 15:00 will instead continue to the finish at the top of Skuleberget and receive a final time for the Original 45K.
Cut-off points along the course:
• Entré Syd (26K) must be passed before 16:00
• High Coast Kayak Center (38K) must be passed before 18:00
If you do not reach these points in time, you will be taken off the course and transported back to Friluftsbyn.
After the Haglöfs Loop:
You must be back in Friluftsbyn before 19:00 to continue towards the final climb to the finish at Toppstugan. If you return after 19:00, you will need to stop the race.
Finish: Skuleberget Summit Cabin
HIGH COAST TRAIL
DAY BY DAY
The High Coast Trail is a weekend packed with experiences, for both runners and those along for the ride. If you’re looking for a more detailed overview of your specific distance, head to the participant info above. Below, you’ll find a day-by-day breakdown of what’s going on.
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THURSDAY
Thursday is when many start arriving and checking in for Friday’s races, settling into the High Coast, and maybe already heading up to the top of the High Coast World Heritage Site to kick things off.
CHECK-IN: 18:00 – 20:00
It’s possible to check in for 3Peaks 17K and Coast to Summits 28/32K. For check-in times for the other distances, see each race above or scroll down.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Thursday
11.30 – 15:00: Skulebergets Top cabin
17:00 – 22:00: Pasta in Restaurant Vardagsrummet. Food served until 20:00.
FRIDAY
Breakfast in Vardagsrummet, followed by check-in, race briefing, and start for Coast to Summits 28K. Then check-in, briefing, and start for 3Peaks 18K. In the evening, After-Trail at Innergården, along with check-in and race briefing for the Original 45K.
09:00 – 12:00: Check-in Coast to Summits.
10:00 – 10:40: Race briefing Coast to Summits
We go through the course and share tips for Coast to Summits 28K together with Bröderna Backa, Icebug, and Haglöfs.
Course description Coast to Summits >>
Participant info Coast to Summits >>
12:30 – 13:30: Buses Coast to Summits
Buses to the start run continuously between 12:30 – 13:30
Rolling start: 13:00 – 14:00
12:30 – 14:30: Check-in 3Peaks 18k
13:00 – 13:30: Race briefing 3Peaks
We go through the coarse and share tips for Coast to Summits 28k with Bröderna Backa, Icebug and Haglöfs.
Course description 3Peaks >>
Participant info 3Peaks >>
14:00 – 15:00: Rolling start 3Peaks 18k.
Rolling Start 14:00 – 15:00 from FriluftsByn (down by the lake)
18:00 – 22:00: Check-in Original 45k and Ultimate 60k
20:00 – 21.00: Race briefing Original and Ultimate
We go through the coarse and share tips for Original 45k with Bröderna Backa and Icebug
Course description Original 45k >>
Participant info Original 45k >>
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Friday
08:00-09:00: Breakfast in Vardagsrummet
11:00 – 13:00: Lunch at Innergården
11:00 – 16:00: Café Skuleberget >>
16:00 – 22:00: After-Trail with burgers and more at Innergården. Live music from 17:00. More info: After Trail >>
17:00 – 20:00: Pasta in Restaurant Vardagsrummet
SATURDAY
Breakfast in Vardagsrummet, followed by check-in, race briefing, and start for Twin Peaks 14K. In the evening, After-Trail at Innergården, along with check-in and race briefing for the Original 45K.
07:00 – 08:00: Check-In Original 45k and Ultimate 60k
07:30 – 08:30: Buses Original 45k and Ultimate 60k
Buses to the start run continuously between: 07:30 – 08:30
Rolling start: 08:00 – 09:00
10:30 – 12:00: Check-In Twin Peaks 14k
11:00 – 11:30: Pre-race briefing Twin Peaks
We go through the course and share tips for Twin Peaks 14K together with Bröderna Backa, Icebug, and Haglöfs.
Course description Twin Peaks >>
Participant info Twin Peaks >>
13:00: Start Twin Peaks 14k
Start in FriluftsByn
Audience:
Here you’ll find tips for family, friends, and anyone looking to cheer on the runners: Audience High Coast Trail >>
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Saturday
08:00-09:00: Breakfast in Vardagsrummet
11:00 – 13:00: Lunch at Innergården
11:30 – 21.00: Skulebergets Top cabin >>
11:00 – 16:00: Café Skuleberget >>
16:00 – 23:00: After-Trail with burgers and other good stuff, live music, and campfires. More info: After Trail >>
SUNDAY
Sunday is a beautiful, easy-going day, wandering around and soaking it all in. Your legs might feel a bit heavy, but that lingering runner’s high more than makes up for it.
It’s the perfect day for a short hike up to the top of Skuleberget if you didn’t quite have time to fully take in the summit of the High Coast World Heritage Site.
If you’ve still got some energy left, you can take on the Via Ferrata.
If you’re up for a road trip, you’ll find more info here: Explore the High Coast by car >>
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Sunday
08:00-09:30: Breakfast in Vardagsrummet
11:30 – 15:00: Skulebergets Top cabin >>
RUNNING FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE
The High Coast Trail offers a fantastic weekend filled with breathtaking experiences and a strong sense of community for participants and their friends and family alike. Discover more about the unforgettable moments that await you here.
PROGRAM HIGH COAST TRAIL 2026 »
EXPERIENCE THE SWEDISH WORLD HERITAGE SITE
All distances take you through some of the absolute highlights of the High Coast.
TIPS BEFORE THE RACE AND MINI-FAIR »
Before each distance, we hold a race briefing while Icebug and Haglöfs are on-site to showcase their latest equipment.
WE CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS AT AFTER-TRAIL »
The cozy pre-evenings and the after-trail parties - a significant part of the High Coast Trail is the wonderful sense of community.
SURROUNDING ACTIVITIES & TIPS FOR SPECTATORS »
While you're in the High Coast, take the opportunity to experience more.