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Öland Lighthouse Challenge

Långe Erik Lighthouse, Öland, Sweden

May 30, 2026
Kalmar
Trail
100 miles
50 miles
50 km
Date:
May 30, 2026
Registration closes
May 29, 2026
Distances:
100 miles, 50 miles, 50 km
Surface:
Trail
Location:
Långe Erik Lighthouse, Öland, Sweden

Registration and pricing

Registration closes: May 29, 2026

100 miles

  • 1490 kr Valid until May 22, 2026

    Startavgift 1490 kr/100 miles

Late registration 1590 kr May 27, 2026

50 miles

  • 990 kr Valid until May 22, 2026

    Startavgift 990 kr/50 miles

Late registration 1090 kr May 27, 2026

50 km

  • 590 kr Valid until May 22, 2026

    Startavgift 590 kr/50 km

Late registration 690 kr May 27, 2026

Race description

Öland Lighthouse Challenge is an ultramarathon on Öland starting at the Långe Erik lighthouse. The race is offered in three distances - 50 km, 50 miles, and 100 miles - and runs along coastal areas, meadows, and forested regions with views of the alvar and the Baltic Sea. The race is well-organized with water stations and energy depots along the course; medals and shirts are awarded to all finishers. The organizer is Högby IF, and the event is suitable for both experienced ultrarunners and long-distance trained recreational runners.

Highlights

  • Start at Långe Erik lighthouse with coastal running along Kalmarsund to Sandvik (finish for 50 km)
  • Route through meadows and forests to Lindby (finish for 50 miles) and further to Långe Jan for 100 miles
  • Views of the alvar and the Baltic Sea; water stations/energy depots approximately every 20 km

Additional information

Number bib pickup on Friday from 13:30; race info, course maps, and GPX files (updated) available on the race website; labels for drop bags provided; medals and shirts for all finishers; 15% discount on accommodation at Böda Sand (mention Lighthouse Challenge when booking); payment at late registration/number bib pickup: cash, card, or Swish. Training and running routes info available; energy depots approximately every 20 km; 15% discount on accommodation at Böda Sand during the weekend (mention Lighthouse Challenge when booking); start at Långe Erik and finish at Långe Jan; medals and T-shirts included in the registration fee; late registration possible until May 27 according to the race info.

Detailed information

  • Race name: Öland Lighthouse Challenge
  • Date: May 30, 2026
  • Location name: Långe Erik Lighthouse, Öland, Sweden
  • Distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50 km
  • Organizer: Högby IF friidrott
  • Price range: 1490 kr/100 miles, 990 kr/50 miles, 590 kr/50 km
  • Registration closes May 29, 2026
  • Organizer website: https://olandrunning.se/lopp/oland-lighthouse-challenge/
  • Start time: 15:00
  • Surface / Race type Trail

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