Running marathon in the middle of the night – a celebration of Arctic contrasts
The Arctic capital Tromsø is located at 69 degrees north, about 350 km above the arctic circle. Most of the city is situated on a small island surrounded by the sea and beautiful mountains. The Arctic light and nature in Northern Norway are filled with strong contrasts that provide intense running experiences for its visitors. During the summer the Midnight sun shines and makes you want to stay up all night long.
Usually, there are more than 6000 participants from all over the world gathering in the streets of Tromsø to join the Midnight Sun Marathon. We offer a distance for everybody: Marathon, Mizuno Half Marathon, Coop Mila (10k), MSM Mini-marathon (4,2k) and Kids Marathon (800m). The event is open for all and volunteers that happily support the festival. Many of whom gather along the course to cheer the runners on through the streets of Tromsø.
The courses are controlled and certified by AIMS “Association of International Marathon and Distance Races”.
“Intriguing, unique and breathtaking: the Midnight Sun Marathon is an unforgettable Arctic experience”.
– Dan Quarrell, Eurosport –