RUNFEST 2026: Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Hometown to Host Global Running Celebration

A brand-new running festival is set to light up the streets of Sandnes, Norway — the hometown of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen — next September. RUNFEST 2026, scheduled for September 24–26, 2026, promises to unite the world’s best middle-distance stars with recreational runners of all ages and abilities.

With the slogan “Let’s run and have fun – together,” the event will feature races over 1500m, 5km, 10km, and 21km, offering something for everyone from speed specialists to long-distance road warriors.

“This is a dream that my brothers and I have had for a long time,” Ingebrigtsen shared. “Runfest should be a celebration of the joy of running, both for young and old. It will be a street run festival and a community festival where the world’s best runners are part of the show, but where everyone can participate — both recreational runners and those with lots of experience.”

Sandnes, located in Norway’s scenic Rogaland County, is known for its vibrant athletics culture, and with the Ingebrigtsen family behind the event, RUNFEST 2026 is already attracting global attention. Organizers plan to create an electric atmosphere with top-tier racing, live entertainment, and community celebrations throughout the three-day festival.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running your first race, or just soaking up the unique blend of elite sport and community spirit, RUNFEST 2026 aims to be an unforgettable experience — a chance to share the roads with champions while celebrating the universal joy of running.

posted Saturday August 9th
by Boris Baron