Black River Run, 100 miles

Black River Run is an urban ultramarathon in Västerås, offered over several distances: 100 miles (161 km), 50 miles (80.5 km), Instegsultra (48 km), 20 miles (32.2 km) and 10 miles. The start, lap point and finish are at Västerås SOK’s clubhouse, Orientalen, which has changing rooms, showers and a sauna. The course consists of a varied 10-mile (16.1 km) loop featuring technical trails, running tracks, gravel roads, hiking trails and some asphalt. The race is organised by Västerås Löparklubb. Finishers receive a medal, and runners who complete the 100 miles in under 24 hours receive a belt buckle.

Distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, Instegsultra (48 km), 20 miles and 10 miles. The start, lap point and finish are at Västerås SOK’s clubhouse, Orientalen, which has changing rooms, showers and a sauna. 100-mile runners who complete the course in under 24 hours receive the BRR belt buckle; other finishers receive a medal. Participants may decline the medal, in which case the organiser donates SEK 20 to Médecins Sans Frontières. The course is permanently marked with red posts. The 100-mile distance has a 24-hour time limit.