Peters trail information
Information for participants
Please find listed below practical information for Peter’s trail participants.
Safety and medical assistance
Medical help is available at the IKHP cabin, which is the half-way point of the ultra-distance as well as the start of the 52 km and the Relay. There will be first aid supplies at all service stations along the course. For urgent help, contact the national SOS emergency center directly by dialing 112. Peter’s trail management can be reached at +46(0)766-36 47 21.
GPX files
Download official GPX file 104 km here.
Download official GPX file 52 km and relay here.
The GPX file must be downloaded to the participant’s watch or phone. Please see more under Mandatory gear.
Competition numbers
Competition numbers will be available for runners at each starting area. These will be available 90 minutes before the respective start. Competition numbers must be worn in full view on the chest throughout the race.
Self-sufficiency
Peter's trail is a self-sufficient race to the extent that runners are expected to carry the appropriate gear, energy sources and fluids between service stations. Runners are also expected to handle changing weather conditions as well as other situations that may arise. Participants must carry all mandatory gear during the entire race in a backpack or vest and are not permitted to change this piece during the course of the race. Race management has the right to verify at any time during the race that a runner has all the mandatory gear listed under the paragraph "Mandatory gear." Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the race.
Personal assistance and accompanying running, also known as pacing, is not permitted. Running with animals is, however, permitted, but this will happen entirely at the owner's risk and responsibility. Peter’s trail is not responsible for injuries or accidents that occur.
Gear
Ultra-running is an extreme form of running. It is critical that each runner carries all “Mandatory gear" throughout the race to ensure safety. Runners who do not bring or carry the required gear may be disqualified by race management. Mandatory gear may not be changed or left at a service station and must be carried throughout the race.
Runners are free to bring gear that is not listed as mandatory. Poles are permitted. Runners who choose to use poles must carry them throughout the race from start to finish. It is recommended to bring a power bank to be able to quickly charge a phone or a watch if needed.
Mandatory equipment
Peter's trail 104 km
• Backpack or vest to hold mandatory gear
• Mobile or watch with call function; the battery must be fully charged and include race management's telephone number (+46(0)766-36 47 21)
• GPX file with the course downloaded to either a phone or watch
• Container for liquid with capacity of at least 1 liter (Handheld approved)
• Headlamp with fully charged battery (At least 200 lumens recommended)
• One extra fully charged battery for headlamp or extra headlamp (emergency headlamp)
• Cup or mug to drink from at the service stations (To minimize waste, there will be no disposable cups)
• Survival blanket minimum 140 x 200 cm
• Whistle
• First aid supplies consisting of compress and wound wash
• Food at start (Gels, bars, nuts, snacks or similar)
• Waterproof jacket
Peter's trail 52 km
• Backpack or vest to hold mandatory gear
• Mobile or watch with call function; the battery must be fully charged and include race management's telephone number (+46(0)766-36 47 21)
• GPX file with the course downloaded to either a phone or watch
• Container for liquid with capacity of at least 1 liter (Handheld approved)
• Headlamp with fully charged battery (At least 200 lumens recommended)
• Mug to drink from at the service stations (To minimize waste, there will be no disposable cups)
• Survival blanket minimum 140 x 200 cm
• Whistle
• First aid supplies consisting of compress and wound wash
• Food at start (Gels, bars, nuts, snacks or similar)
• Waterproof jacket
Peter's trail relay 52 km
• Mobile or watch with call function; the battery must be fully charged and include race management's telephone number (+46(0)766-36 47 21)
• GPX file with the race course downloaded to either a phone or watch
• Keep in mind that a headlamp may be needed on the last stretch depending on the team’s overall pace
Drop bags
Drop bags usually contain refills of food, snacks, fluids, dry clothes, extra socks and blister care items.
104 km runners
It is possible to use one (1) drop bag for 104 km runners that will be available at the IKHP cabin, which is the half-way mark. It is also possible to use one (1) finisher bag to be available at the finish line in Gränna. There will be a collection area at the race start in Ryd for drop bags and finisher bags. Peter’s trail race organization will transport all drop bags to IKHP cabin and finisher bags to the finish line in Gränna.
52 km runners
It is possible to use one (1) finish bag that will be collected at the start area at IKHP cabin and transported by the Peter´s trail race organization to the finish line in Gränna.
52 km relay runners
It is not possible for relay runners to use drop bags at the changeovers (service stations) from one runner to another runner in the team. It is also not possible to hand in a finisher bag at the start area to be available at the finish line in Gränna.
Finish area drop
Participants may wish to leave a car with a change of clothes at the finish area in Gränna. A bus will be available on race day to take runners to both starting points in Ryd (104 km) and Huskvarnaberget (52 km, Relay). Bus ticket cost an additional SEK 150 per runner and is an option selected at the time of registration. Bus times will be posted no later than one week before race day.
104 km runners may wish to leave another drop bag with a change of clothes etc. at the finish area. Bag transport from Ryd start to finish is possible, please note that bags are in place from 17:00 pm.
Service stations
There are eight service stations for 104 km runners and four for 52 km runners. Service stations five to eight are also changeover points for the relay.
The service stations are divided into three levels as shown below. The finish area in Gränna will offer Level 3 for all runners.
Level 1
• Water, coca cola and sports drink
• Fruit and crisps
Level 2
• Water, coca cola and sports drink
• Fruit and crisps
• Sandwiches and Peter’s trail home-baked cookies and pastries
Level 3
• Water, coca cola and sports drink
• Fruit and crisps
• Sandwiches and Peter’s trail home baked cookies and pastries
• Hot food
• Coffee
Please see section “Info” for a table of service stations, level and kilometer in between each station respectively.
Route markings
The 104 km route follows the Södra Vätterleden trail (the first 3,5 km are not on the trail) to the IKHP cabin at 52 km. From the IKHP hut the course will follow the John Bauerleden trail for all runners. Official markers for both these trails are orange. In addition to the trail markings, extra orange flags will be used to clarify any crossroads or areas of possible question.
Reflectors will be set up for dark-hour support.
Although there are trail markings, it is each runner's responsibility to navigate correctly. Mandatory gear includes the downloaded GPX file to a runner’s watch or phone.
Withdrawing from the competition
If any participant is forced to withdraw from the competition prior to reaching the finish, this must be immediately communicated to race management. This can be done either over the phone or at a service station.
Cut off
Participants of the 104 km have cut off times that must be met otherwise a runner will be disqualified and taken to the finish area. 104 km runners must arrive at the IKHP service station no later than 16:30 pm and to the Bunn service station no later than 22:30 p.m. in order to remain in the competition.
The maximum race time for 104 km runners is 20 hours, which means the finish line closes at 04.00 am. For 52 km runners and relay runners, the maximum race time is ten hours and latest finish time is 22.00 pm.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three ladies and men respectively for the 104 km and 52 km races, as well as the top finishing relay team.
Change of clothes
There are dressing rooms to change clothes at the 104 km start, the IKHP cabin, and the finish area at Gränna. Gränna also provides showers.
Accommodation
There are several hotels, hostels and campsites near both the finish area in Gränna and the IKHP cabin (start of the 52 km and Relay). It is possible to pitch tents in the Gränna finish area from Friday, 17th of May. Please keep in mind that there will be a bus departing from both those areas for runners who have reserved a ticket. If you intend to camp, please notify us at info@petestrail.se for coordination purposes.
Huskvarna Stadshotell, a lovely family hotel, offers participants and their family and friends a 15 % discount during the race weekend with the code PT2024 (Valid for bookings from Thursday, 16th of May to Monday, 20th of May). Huskvarna Stadshotell is 2.4 km to the IKHP cabin, the 104 km half-way point and start for the 52 km and relay. All bookings are made directly to Huskvarna Stadshotell and preferably at info@huskvarnastadshotell.se. See more information here.
