Raid Des Trolls

The Raid des Trolls is a 200km stage race held in the picturesque surroundings of the fjord country on the west coast of Norway. The race is divided into six daily stages which vary in length from 20km to 55km. The terrain is different on each stage of the race and the route takes runners along mountain paths and alongside fjords. The Raid des Trolls is a fully supported race which been running successfully for the past 7 years.

Raid des Trolls 2009
The next Raid des Trolls will take place in 2009. It is now a bi-annual event, with the Raid Celtique being held in Ireland on alternate (even) years.

How tough is it?
A distance of 200km is going to be taxing for even the most competent of runners, particularly running on the uneven mountain trails with so much elevation gain. In addition the weather is variable in Norway, so you should be prepared for unpleasant conditions , including possible snow and ice..