Join Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon 2023
The Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon is a unique race which offers you a rare experience of running in the middle of the night but with the sun still over the horizon. The Tromsø marathon is the northernmost AIMS certified marathon in the world. The Arctic midnight sun attracts runners from all around the world. The Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon is known for great its organization and fantastic atmosphere.
We look forward to welcoming runners from all over the World to Tromsø at 70°N to run in the Arctic and the land of the Midnight Sun. The sun does not set from end of May to end of July in this part of the world. Sunny day and night is a unique experience and to run at midnight while the sun still is over the horizon is a dream for many foreign runners who take part in the race.
The race is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and measured by Huge Jones. No matter level and age, there is a distance for you during MSM. You can choose between: Marathon, Mizuno Half Marathon, Coop Mila (10k), MSM Mini Marathon (4,2k) and Kids marathon (800m).
Course details
Start address: Tromsø, Norway
Finish address: Stortorget, Tromsø, Norway
Register
Registration closes on 17 June (13 days left)
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
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What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Drink Stations info
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop info
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done Toilets info
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
During race weekend the race secretariat will be located at City Hall in Tromsø city center. Here you will pick up your bib (start number), receive info about the race, and you can visit our official MSM shop. Approximately two weeks before the race you will receive a receipt for your bib by email. NB! Please note that you will have to present ID and your confirmed bib receipt. Opening hours at City Hall: Friday 14:00-20:00 Saturday 10:00-02:00 Sunday 10:00-13:00
What is the cancelation/refund policy for this event?
Your registration is personal and binding. By registering for the race you accept our terms & conditions, and we do not refund nor change names on fulfilled registrations. Runners who participate with someone else’s start number will be disqualified.
Medals & prize money
Everyone who finishes the race (all the distances) will receive a medal. Prizes will be awarded to the 3 best participants in each class of the Marathon, Mizuno Halfmarathon and Coop Mila (10km) race. Price money will be awarded to the top 3 male and female Marathon runners whose finishing times are under 2.55.00 (women) and 2.30.00 (men). No. 1 NOK 30 000 No. 2 NOK 15 000 No. 3 NOK 10 000 A bonus of NOK 5 000 will be given for new marathon course record.
Where should I stay?
The hotels in the city centre are all within walking distance from the start- and finish-area of Midnight Sun Marathon, Polar Night Halfmarathon and the reindeer racing and lassothrowing during Samí Week.
How can I travel to Tromsø?
If you are travelling from outside Norway to Tromsø, you have to fly to Oslo and take a connecting flight to Tromsø. The flight time from Tromsø to Oslo is approximately 2 hours and there are several daily flights. To travel by sea, the Coastal steamer Hurtigruten arrives in Tromsø daily, and travelling within the region you can board the express boats from Harstad and Finnsnes. There are also bus Connections from the surrounding cities, such as Narvik, Bardufoss and Alta.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
