Midnight Sun Marathon 2020

The Midnight Sun Marathon takes place in the Arctic city of Tromsø at 70°N. Run in broad daylight in the middle of the night! The marathon takes place during Norway's high season for the midnight sun, where the sun never sets! A truly unique event. The Midnight Sun Marathon is held in Tromsø, the very north of Norway, 400km above the Arctic Circle. Apart from the splendor of the Norwegian natural scenery, the key offering of the Midnight Sun Marathon is in its name! The marathon takes place during Norway's high season for the midnight sun, where the sun never sets, and flora, fauna and indeed, people, are given an energy boost. Few people can say they've run in broad daylight in during the night. Be one of them! EVENTS Marathon Half Marathon 10km 4.2km Children's Race  COURSE The Midnight Sun Marathon starts and finishes in the city centre.After 2km you cross the Bridge of Tromso, which rises up from 6 to 43m over sea level and brings runners to Tromsdalen. The sight of the Arctic Cathedral with the mountains behind is a superb view. After 20km you cross back over the bridge and return through the city centre. The second half of the course is mainly flat and quite easy to run. Time limit:  5hr 30m  The Half Marathon is relatively flat and follows the same route as the last 21km of the marathon.  Time limit:  3hrs 30m Each kilometre is marked for the marathon and half marathon. The first mark is 42km, indicating there is 42km to go.  The 10km goes from the city centre, around the southern tip of the island and returns back to the city centre. The finish line is on Mainstreet Storgata.      View the Midnight Sun Marathon Course Map here START TIMES Children's Race         17:00 4.2km                         18:00 10km                          19:00 Marathon                    20:30 Half Marathon            22:30 There may be minor adjustments to the start times. Check when collecting your race pack.  RACE PACK COLLECTION Race packs are to be collected from the City Hall. Friday     12:00 - 18:00 Saturday  10:00 - until start START LINE All races start in Grønnegata for all races.  BAG STORAGE Availabe in the Cultur house, close to the start line.  PASTA PARTY Friday night at the Scandic Ishavshotel 18:00-21:00.