Syv Søstre is the 23.0km skyrace at Syv Søstre Skyrace 2027 (Alstahaug, Norway). The race starts on August 7, 2027 at 08:00 AM. The time limit is 13 h.
Hold a steady pace and save energy for every section.
The course climbs 2900m+. With 126m/km of climbing, the course is exceptionally steep, with long hiking-grade sections. By gradient, 46% of the distance is uphill, 49% downhill and 5% flat. The longest climb runs 2.8km at an average 14.2% grade (399m of vertical). The longest descent runs 5.5km at an average 17.8% grade (979m of vertical). The steepest climb averages 53.2% over 0.2km. The steepest descent drops at 54.1% over 0.9km. Surface: 96% trail. Flat-equivalent effort: 48.2 FlatKM.
Trekking poles are strongly recommended: about 5.0km of the course is steep enough for them to pay off.
Quad damage risk is moderate (index 29 of 100), with 37% of the load in the first half: 0 descents deserve a plan and a couple of downhill sessions before race day.
On race day, start temperatures have historically ranged from 11°C to 18°C, with around 9°C at the highest point; the chance of precipitation is about 59%. Heavy rain of 10.0mm or more falls on about 12% of days around this date.
This page has a pacing and nutrition planner, a gradient matrix, an interactive elevation profile and historical weather for Syv Søstre.
Other distances of Syv Søstre Skyrace 2027Dronningruta (13.0km)
Official websitewww.syvsostreskyrace.no
