Registration and pricing
Registration closes: October 3, 2026
18 km
10 km
5 km
Barn/ungdom
400 m (Knattetrollens lopp)
Race description
John Bauer Trail Run is a challenging and hilly cross-country race held from IKHP cabin on Huskvarnaberget. The race is offered in several distances (18 km, 10 km, 5 km, and several children/youth classes) and takes place partly on trails and partly on unpaved terrain with significant elevation changes and technical sections. A special feature is Strutsabacken, where run times are measured and the Bergatrollet award is given for the fastest ascent. The event is family-friendly with catering and activities at the start/finish, as well as changing rooms and showers in the IKHP cabin.
Highlights
- Challenging, hilly terrain with both trail and unpaved sections
- Strutsabacken (slalom slope) with separate ascent time and the Bergatrollet award
- View over Vättern and technical downhill through Ulvadalen
Additional information
Registration can be done on race day between 9:00 and 11:00. Bibs with timing chips are to be collected at the IKHP cabin no later than 11:15 and must be worn visibly during the race; the chip does not need to be returned. There are water stations placed along the course (kilometer markers per distance), changing rooms and showers in the IKHP cabin, secure valuables storage at bib distribution, and catering at the start/finish. The organizer offers participants a "troll menu" after finishing (show bib). After the race, hamburgers are served; water stations are available along the course; changing rooms and showers; insurance Startklar available (175 SEK/year); maximum 500 participants; bibs must be collected by 11:00 at IKHP cabin.