High Coast Trail
PARTICIPANT PM
COAST TO SUMMITS 26k
Here’s everything you need to know before Coast to Summits 26k. It’s also wise to join the participant group on Facebook where we not only continuously share tips and thoughts before the race but also plan carpooling, etc.
We open up already on Thursday evening where we cozy up in restaurant Vardagsrummet and start the check-in process for those who want to avoid queues on Friday. If you don’t stop by on Thursday, our best advice is to at least drop by on Friday morning to calmly check in and collect your bib and timing chip. If you haven’t run any of the Höga Kusten Trail distances before, it’s wise to attend the briefing at 10:00.
Coast to Summits 26k
PREPARATIONS
Before the race, make sure to keep track of the following:
Participant Group »
Travel, Food & Stay »
Mandatory Equipment »
In the participant group on Facebook, we keep each other updated. Feel free to join there.
Coast to Summits 26k
THURSDAY
Thursday is somewhat of a sneak peek opening as we keep the Living Room open for pasta loading for those staying on the premises or who want to drop by and check-in.
Check-in: 18:00 – 20:00
Living Room: 17:00 – 22:00
Coast to Summits 26k
FRIDAY
Check-in: 09:00 – 12:00
Course Briefing & Tips: 10:00
Mini Fair: 11:00 – 21:00
Buses to Start: 07:30 – 08:30
Start: 08:00 – 09:00
Cutline Dal 15k: 18:00
Cutline Skuleberget 20k: 19:00
Coast to Summits 26k
SATURDAY
Wake up to the wonderful feeling of yesterday’s race. Take a trip in the High Coast or head up to the top to cheer on participants in the Original 45k as they finish. In the evening, enjoy the After-Trail in FriluftsByn.
Coast to Summits 26k
SUNDAY
Take the opportunity to explore more of the High Coast. You can find tips on activities here:
Surrounding Activities >>
WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE COAST TO SUMMITS 26k
TRAVEL >>
Getting to High Coast Trail is easy. Here are all the options. Don’t miss the Trail Bus, which conveniently takes you to and from High Coast Trail.
STAY >>
Here you will find several accommodation options, ranging from hotels and guesthouses to camping cabins. If you stay in FriluftsByn, you can check in to your accommodation from 15:00 to 21:00. If you arrive later, we will leave the key in the door for you.
PARKING
If you’re arriving by car to the event, you’ll find parking (for 50 SEK) directly before FriluftsByn. Instructions will be available on site. If you’re staying in a cottage, you can park next to your accommodation.
CHECK-IN
All participants must check in to receive their bib number, map, and show mandatory equipment. Check-in takes place at FriluftsByn on Thursday from 18:00 to 21:00 and on Friday from 09:00 to 12:00.
PRE-EVENING
Many participants arrive on Thursday evening to check in and load up on pasta in Restaurant Vardagsrummet. It gives you the feeling of being prepared. Take advantage of it.
RACE BRIEFING & MINI-FAIR >>
On Friday at 10:00, we’ll go through the course and receive tips from Icebug and Haglöfs, as well as previous participants.
FOOD & DRINKS >>
On Friday, you can enjoy burgers in the courtyard of FriluftsByn or load up on pasta in the Vardagsrummet.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION C2S >>
The trail is well marked and follows existing paths. However, you have a personal responsibility to keep watch where trails meet and cross. We’ll go through the trail during the pre-race briefing.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING COAST TO SUMMITS 26k
BUSES TO THE START
All checked-in participants will take a bus from FriluftsByn to the starting point. Four buses depart continuously between 12:30 and 13:30*. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the starting point outside the village of Käl in the southern part of the National Park.
START
After you’ve taken the bus to the starting area (you can’t bring your own car or ride), you can start from 13:00. After that, you head out on the course when you’re ready, but no later than 14:00.
TOILETS
Toilets are available 3 km from the start down at Kälsviken, at Tärnättvattnet, and at Skrattabbortjärnen near the FriluftsByn Top Cabin, as well as at the start and finish at FriluftsByn. These are marked on your map that you receive at check-in.
TRASH
Whatever you bring into nature, you bring back with you. Trash cans are available in FriluftsByn. A significant part of the opportunity to organize a race through the highlights of the World Heritage Site is the requirement that no one leaves trash behind in nature.
MEDICAL CARE
Medical personnel will be available at Slåttdalsskrevan. In case of injury, they will first use items from your mandatory equipment. Bring the equipment! You will receive a number for the secretariat when you check in.
QUITTING THE RACE
You can only drop out of the race at the energy station at Dal and at the E4 passage. Transport to the finish line will be arranged when available. In the meantime, keep warm with mandatory equipment.
ENERGY & WATER
The Höga Kusten Trail Original has two energy stations. You can read more about these in the course description.
CUT-LINES
At 6:00 PM, we close the race at the Dal Energy Station (15k), and at 7:00 PM, we close the course at Energy Station 2 (20k). We do this for your safety and the safety of the event. All participants who arrive after the cut-lines need to drop out of the race and will be transported back to FriluftsByn.
FINISH LINE / AUDIENCE
The finish line is in FriluftsByn. It usually creates a great atmosphere as both the Coast to Summits 26k and 3Peaks 15k finish together.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER COAST TO SUMMITS 26k
FINISH LINE
The finish line is in FriluftsByn, right next to the after-trail where more and more people gather.
SHOWER AND SWIM
There are shower facilities available in FriluftsByn (10 SEK). Additionally, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in Lake Gällsta located directly at FriluftsByn.
AFTER-TRAIL >>
A big part of the experience is the hangout after the race. Swing by Innergården and Vardagsrummet. Open to both participants and the audience.
AWARD CEREMONY
The award ceremony will take place at 18:00 at the After-Trail in FriluftsByn, where prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in the men’s and women’s categories.
