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Polar Night Half Marathon

Saturday January 3rd, 2026
Tromso, Norway
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
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Experience the Polar Nightwith approximately 2000 runners from all over the world. The PolarNight Marathon takes place in the middle of the day, but at this time of year the sun never rises above the horizon. In the absence of the sun there will be darkness and the amazing display of colours that is so special for this time of year. If we are lucky with the weather you will be running under the Northern Lights(Aurora Borealis).

Four races are offered at PolarNight Marathon - Ishavskraft marathon, Half Marathon, Mørketidsmila (10km) and Mørketidstrim (5km)



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Polar Night Half Marathon, Race Date: 2026-01-03, Distance: Half Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 1:19:34 christian pedersen nor
2nd Male 1:19:59 eirick haugsnes nor
3rd Male 1:23:31 magnus wideroe nor
4th Male 1:24:53 alfie robinson gbr
Female 1:31:08 marit sandnes nor
2nd Female 1:32:09 anna jacobsen nor
3rd Female 1:32:28 ina hoiland nor
4th Female 1:34:24 marita skjerlie nor
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 1:19:34 christian pedersen nor
M 50-59 1:39:44 kristian innbjor nor
M 60-69 1:35:37 terje sandness nor
M 70+ 1:50:15 ola mellem nor
F 40-49 1:34:24 marita skjerlie nor
F 50-59 1:49:06 claudia radbuweit ger
F 60-69 1:56:48 marianne olsen nor
F 70+ 2:57:50 julia mannering gbr
Polar Night Half Marathon

Almost 1700 participants, and among these almost 700 foreign runners from 46 nations who had made their way to the high north to experience the polar night and running in arctic conditions. The ones who had traveled to Tromsø for this event were excited about running in wintry conditions with snow, wind and icy ground. The "traditional" discussion about whether to run with or without spikes, was the big topic before the start at the town square.

RACE INFORMATION

START NUMBERS AND LATE ENTRIES:
Please pick up your startnumber at Troms¸ City Hall Saturday January 6th between10:00- 14:30. Please bring your e-mail confirmation letter. Late entries can be made if we still have available entries.

AGE CATEGORIES
Half-marathon: men/women 16-17 years, 18-34 years, 35-44 years, 45-54 years, 55-64 years, 65-74 years, 75-years and older.
10 km: men/women - all in the same age category. (Age limit 12 year to start)
5Âkm: men/women - all in the same age category.

THE COURSE:
Start and finish in the mainstreet of Troms¸, Storgata. The course goes out to the airport area following footpaths. Here it turns, and follows the same route back to the city center. If the weather allows it, the course will be marked with burning torches.

CLOTHING
Please ensure that you bring warm running clothes (wool) and a hat/cap. It might be windy and the weather conditions can be quite cold. January the average temperature is - 5 degrees Celcius. If the course is icy and slippery it is recommended to use running shoes with spikes for a better grip.

AWARD CEREMONY
The award ceremony will take place at 19:30 at Scandic Ishavshotel. Polar Night dinner after the Ceremony.

PRIZES
Every finisher will receive a medal at the finish line. Prizes are awarded for the three fastest in each age category for Polar Night Halfmarathon.
For the10 km race the top three female and men runners will be awarded. For the 5km race there will be timeing, but non results. All runners will get their time.

The city Tromso is situated above the Polar Circle and is renowned to be a faboulous place to see the norther lights. The polar night period in Tromsø lasts from November 21st until January 21st. During this time of year we only have a few hours of daylight.


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