High Coast Trail
PARTICIPANT PM
ORIGINAL 45k
Here’s everything you need to know before the Original 45k. It’s also wise to join the participant group on Facebook where we not only share tips and thoughts leading up to the race but also plan carpooling and more.
Our best advice is to swing by on Friday to calmly check in and pick up your bib and timing chip. If you haven’t run the Original 45k before, it’s a good idea to attend the briefing at 20:00.
There’s usually a great atmosphere throughout the area as participants in the 3Peaks 15k and Coast to Summits 26k finish on Friday – food is served both in the courtyard and in the restaurant Vardagsrummet.
Original 45k
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.
Original 45k
FRIDAY
Most people stop by on Friday to check in calmly, attend the course briefing, receive tips, and hang out a bit in FriluftsByn.
Mini Fair: 11:00 – 21:00
Check-in: 18:00 – 22:00
Course Briefing & Tips: 20:00
Original 45k
SATURDAY
All participants take the bus to the starting point. You must have checked in before you board.
Check-in: 07:00 – 08:00
Buses to start: 07:30 – 08:30
Start: 08:00 – 09:00
Cutline Entrance South 26k: 16:00
Cutline Skuleberget 37k: 18:00
Original 45k
SUNDAY
Take the opportunity to explore more of the High Coast. You can find tips on activities here:
Surrounding Activities >>
WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE HIGH COAST TRAIL 45k
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 Friday from 18:00 to 22:00 and on Saturday from 07:00 to 08:00.
PRE-EVENING
Make sure to show up on Friday evening for check-in, watch the finish of 3Peaks 15k and Coast to Summits 26k, and enjoy some great hangout time with live music at the courtyard and in restaurant Vardagsrummet.
RACE BRIEFING & MINI-FAIR >>
On Friday at 20:00, 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 >>
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 HIGH COAST TRAIL 43k
BUSES TO THE START
All checked-in participants will take the bus from FriluftsByn to the starting point. Four buses depart continuously between 07:30 and 08:30*. We recommend that those planning to finish in under 6 hours take one of the first two buses. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the starting point near E4 below the west entrance.
START
After taking the bus to the starting area (you cannot use your own car or get a lift), you can start from 08:00. After that, you head out on the trail when you’re ready, but no later than 09:00. This means participants on the first two buses will start together. If you have any questions, the starting officials will assist you.
TOILETS
Toilets are available 3 km from the start directly at the West entrance to the national park, at Tärnättvattnet, Tärnättholmarna, Southern Entrance, at FriluftsByn’s Top Cabin, as well as at the start and finish lines at FriluftsByn. These are marked on the map you receive upon 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, where you pass twice, and at the southern entrance. In case of injury, they will first use items from your mandatory equipment. Make sure to bring that 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 Southern Entrance and at the hydration station at Eastern Skuleberget. Transportation to the finish line will be provided as opportunities arise. In the meantime, keep warm with mandatory equipment.
ENERGY & WATER
High Coast Trail Original has three energy stations. You can read more about them here: Trail Description High Coast Trail Original >>
CUT-LINES
At 16:00, we close the race at the Southern entrance (26k), and at 18:00, we close the course at eastern Skuleberget (37k). We do this for your safety and the safety of the event. All participants arriving after the cut-lines need to end the race and will be transported to FriluftsByn.
FINISH LINE / AUDIENCE
The last part of the race goes up the south side of Mount Skuleberget. This is a real challenge and the best spot for spectators. Raise your hands in the air. You did it!
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER HIGH COAST TRAIL 43k
FINISH LINE
The finish line is located at the top of Mount Skuleberget at the Top Cabin.
THE TOP CABIN
FriluftsByns Top Cabin offers lunches, snacks, and has a full bar. The Top Cabin is open from 11:30 to 21:00 during the High Coast Trail.
PEPP-PROMENAD
Ta en pepp-promenad ner för Skuleberget (1,3 km) till FriluftsByn och heja på övriga deltagare påväg upp för Skuleberget.
SKULEBERGETS CABLE RAILWAY
We will do our best to have the cable car open again from 11:00 to 21:00 on Saturday.
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 hanging out after the race. Come by the courtyard and restaurant Vardagsrummet. Open to both participants and the audience. The After-Trail >>
AWARD CEREMONY
At 18:00 at the After-Trail in FriluftsByn, prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in the men’s and women’s classes.
MORE OF THE HIGH COAST >>
While you’re in the High Coast area, take the opportunity to explore more adventures, perhaps even some quieter ones.
