The Equinox Adventure Ultra is a unique cross-country endurance challenge held over the weekend of the Spring Equinox (Vårdagjämningen) — when day and night stand in perfect balance.

Teams of two are blindfolded during travel to a secret start location, then released into the wild to find their way back to the finish using only map, compass, and instinct. This is not a marked course. It’s a test of navigation, teamwork, and endurance — over forest, trail, and open ground, on a route of your own making.

The finish for this years race is at Edströmsvallen in Hälleforsnäs.

Choose between The Classic or The Unknown, two adventures that celebrate trust, resilience, and the spirit of exploration.

Race Date: Saturday 21 March 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday 13 March 2026

REGISTRATION

  • Start Time: 00:00 Midnight – Saturday 21 March 2026
    (Night between Friday 20 March and Saturday 21 March)

    Teams will be transported blindfolded to an undisclosed location and released at midnight.

    From there, teams must navigate back to Hälleforsnäs via the compulsory checkpoints.

    Distance: approximately 80–130 km
    Time limit: 24 hours

    Equal parts endurance, exploration and trust.

    Participants may arrive at the finish area from 21:30 on Friday 20 March. Light food will be served.

  • Start Time: 12:00 – Saturday 21 March 2026

    A self-supported navigation challenge through forest, trail and gravel.

    Teams will be transported blindfolded to an undisclosed location and released at noon.

    Each team must locate one compulsory checkpoint before reaching the finish.

    Expected distance: approximately 50 km
    Time limit: 12 hours

    An introduction to adventure racing — stripped back and raw.

  • Friday 20 March
    21:30 – Finish area opens, light food served
    22:15 Start kit colllection open
    22:45 Bus Ready
    23:00 Bus departure (The Unknown)

    Saturday 21 March
    00:00 – The Unknown start
    09:30 – Finish area opens, breakfast served
    10:00 Start kit collection
    10:45 Bus ready
    11:00 – Bus departure (The Classic)
    12:00 – The Classic start

    Maximum cut-off:
    Unknown 24hrs
    Classic 12hrs

  • Issued before departure/start

    • GPS tracker (must be worn on shoulder strap)
    • Regional map (not to be opened before start)
    • Detailed checkpoint map
    • Blindfold

    Mobile phones must be turned off and sealed in an envelope by race staff before kit collection.

    Race Director emergency number must be saved:
    072 726 21 87

    Use of mobile phones or other navigation devices during the race results in disqualification.

  • Minimum mandatory kit per team:
    • GPS tracker (provided)
    • Sealed mobile phone
    • Full waterproof jacket & trousers (taped seams + hood)
    • 1 litre liquid capacity
    • First aid kit (1 per team)
    • Spare long sleeve base layer + full leg layer
    • Head torch + spare batteries
    • Rear red light (for darkness)
    • Whistle and compass
    • Hat/buff and gloves
    • Emergency foil blanket or bivvy bag
    • 500 kcal emergency food
    • Emergency money or bank card

    Weather may vary from +10°C to -10°C.
    You may be out longer than planned. Pack accordingly.

    Random kit checks will be conducted. Missing items result in time penalties.

  • Equinox is fully self-supported.
    No external support.
    No drop bags.
    No navigational modes allowed on GPS watches (tracking permitted).
    All litter must be carried to the finish.
    If withdrawing, you must inform the race director. Due to terrain, collection may take time.
    All participants must understand the inherent risks of remote cross-country racing.

  • Food and drinks will be served at the finish area in Hälleforsnäs.

    Showers and toilets will be available at the finish.