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Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon

4.6 (8)
Edition history
Tromsø, Norway
21 Jun, 2025 (Sat)
Event size: 5000 - 9999 participants

Running

0.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, 21.097 km, 42.195 km

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About the event

Experience the breathtaking Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromsø, where the sun never sets during the summer months. Runners from all over the world come together to take part in this arctic adventure, with five different distances to choose from. The race is a unique experience filled with strong contrasts and intense moments. Join the festive atmosphere as the entire town comes out to cheer on the runners at the finish line. Participants are drawn back year after year to be a part of this incredible event.

Races offered by this event

You have 13 weeks to prepare

Children's race

From

11 USD
19 USD
21 Jun, 2025 (Sat) - 17:00
Running

0.5 km

The mini marathon is a fun run that everyone can participate in.
Kids
Solo
On site
Road
Night

Minimarathon

From

45 USD
48 USD
21 Jun, 2025 (Sat) - 18:00
Running

5 km

The mini marathon is a fun run that everyone can participate in.
Solo
On site
Road
Night

Coop Mila

From

62 USD
71 USD
21 Jun, 2025 (Sat) - 19:00
Running

10 km

The adidas 10 km race is popular between both exercise and competitive runners. Among the participants you will find some of the best runners in the country and those who are competing only with themselves. This circuit extends from downtown Tromsø to the southern tip of the island, returning north to the airport, and back downtown to the finish line at Stortorget.
Solo
On site
Road
Night

Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon

From

103 USD
124 USD
21 Jun, 2025 (Sat) - 20:30
Running

42.195 km

The race starts and finishes at the city centre. The runners are facing the Tromsø Bridge after 2 km; an uphill from 6 to 43 meters over sea level. After running about 20 km the runners recross the bridge, and return through the city centre. The rest of the course is mostly flat and easy.
Solo
On site
Road
Night

Mizuno Halfmaraton

From

71 USD
86 USD
21 Jun, 2025 (Sat) - 21:00
Running

21.097 km

This course is relatively flat and follows the same route as the last 21 km of the marathon race.
Solo
On site
Road
Night
The map shown is based on data from the past edition of this event. The actual route for the upcoming edition may be different.

Course details

Course highlights

The Midnight Sun Marathon is a great trail that starts in the center and goes over the Tromsø bridge after approx. 2km. at the top of the bridge you will have a view towards Tromsdalstinden and the Arctic Cathedral. In Tromsdalen, the track goes south towards Solligården to Berg and on to the turn at Sandvika. The trail goes back the same way over the bridge, through the center of Tromsø, around the southern tip of Tromsøya to the turn at Vangberg, then back to the center and finish in Storgata by Kirkeparken. If we are lucky with the weather, marathon runners will see the midnight sun in the north and have a view of the beautiful snow-covered mountains outside Tromsø. The race and the distance are control measured and certified by AIMS.

Start address

Tromsø, Norway

Finish address

Stortorget, Tromsø, Norway

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Shower
Cash prizes
Photo Service
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

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Ulrich Walter
Country flag of DE
Jun 2022
42.195 km

Das Besondere an dem Lauf ist, dass man nachts unterwegs ist und es nicht dunkel wird. Bei gutem Wetter schaut man im Hintergrund auf schneebedeckte Gipfel. Die wellige, zweite Hälfte des Marathons ist dennoch unangenehm zu laufen, zumal Unterstützung durch Publikum oder Bands weitgehend fehlt. Einen ausführlichen Bericht findet Ihr hier: www.Marathon-Tourist.de - The special thing about the run is that you run at night and it doesn't get dark. If the weather is good, you can see snow-covered peaks in the background. The undulating second half of the marathon is still unpleasant to run, especially since there is hardly any support from the crowd or bands. You can find a detailed report here: www.Marathon-Tourist.de

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Ria Verhelst
Jun 2019
10 km

I ran 21.1k in June 2019. It was cloudy, raining, almost no wind and about 11 degrees Celsius. The track was mostly flat (I guess max. 7 m under and above sea level). I loved the location and the fact that it was light in the middle of the night. Everything was well organized. I ran faster than I thought I would run, so that was an amazing experience (1:55:28). It would have been perfect if the sun showed herself :)

Half marathon

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David Yim
Country flag of GB
42.195 km

The most beautiful course I’ve run. Also one of the most challenging. On the positives: it’s well organised, the scenery is incredible, there’s a lot of kudos for running the most northerly AIMS certified marathon in the world, the novelty of running a marathon at night when it’s still daylight. The negatives: the unexpected elevation, the lack of visible course and distance markers, the sparse crowd support outside of Tromso, the small number of toilets on the route, the poor state of some of the roads (damaged by extreme weather). Although the scenery was beautiful, it did become quite monotonous at the end. The 42.2km field is very small (1,500 runners) so it can feel like you’re on your own for a lot of the race. It was a different experience to any other marathon I’ve run. I’m grateful for the experience but would advise anyone who wants to run this to be aware of the info provided above.

The switchback at the end was cruel. To see the finish line only 250m away but have to run in the opposite direction was very disheartening!

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Darren Ewer
42.195 km

What an awesome experience running through beautiful scenery, topped off with the friendly locals cheering everybody on. I had a fantastic time before and after the race, sightseeing and swimming in the fjord.

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Elizabeth Moor
10 km

The best run I've ever done! The scenery, the crowds, the vibes, the organisation - it was all exceptional. I'm looking forward to doing it again!

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LUC DELFOSSE
42.195 km

Perfecf, I love full Marathon MSM is not that easy with quite a number of alternative up and down including in the center. Weather was perfect, lucky sunny, no rain. Thank you to the organisers and volunteers Luc DELFOSSE

I love full Marathon MSM is not that easy with quite a number of alternative up and down including in the center. Weather was perfect, lucky sunny, no rain. Thank you to the organisers and volunteers Luc DELFOSSE

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Mary Brennan

I did 10km run. Struggled a bit as I have not done much in July. However I was determined to complete the run in time for closing date. It was a good experience.

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Malfa Sy

Unforgettable experience!

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