Join Stavanger Marathon
Stavanger Marathon starts and ends in the central city square outside Norways oldest Cathedral. The course goes out along the beautiful Hafrsfjord, where runners pass the memorial "Swords in Rock. With great variation in length and route the Stavanger Marathon festival of running provides a challenge suitable for all!
Route map
directions_runStart Address: Kongsgata 10, 4005 Stavanger, Norway
flagFinish Address: Kongsgata 10, 4005 Stavanger, Norway
Practicalities
After Race Services
After the race you will have a pasta salad (also vegetarian alternative), banana and one bottle of water.
Age Limit
5 km: 11 years, 21 km: 15 years & 42 km: 18 years.
Aid Stations
Drink stations are situated every 4-5 km. Water and sports drinks available (only water at the first station). Sports drink is always first. For the marathon there will be bananas at 31 and 39 km and Coke at 39 km. Banana for half marathon at 10 and 18 km.
Award Medals
The three quickest women and men, regardless of age group, in each of the 5 km, 21 km and 42 km races will receive prizes. All participants receive a nice medal.
Equipment Storage
There will be storage facilities in tents at the starting area, in which you can also change clothes. Runners are encouraged not to put valuables in the bags.
Maximum Time
42 km: 6 hours ; 21 km: 3 h 30 min. ; 5 km: 45 min
Parking
We encourage all our participants to take the bus, walk or cycle on the day of the race.
Provided Photo Service
Free photo.
Qualifications
To participate, you will need to have a license from the Norwegian Athletics Federation. A single license can be bought together with registration for the race (50 NOK). Full-year license can be bought on the website of Norges Friidrettsforbund.
Refreshments
Drinking stations every 3-5 km.
Timing
Time keeping is done by Ultimate Sport Service with electronic chips on your starting number. Everyone will get a net time, timed from the moment they pass the start line.
Location
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Your bib number for the race can be collected in ground floor Atlantic Hotel, Olav V s gate 3, 4005 Stavanger. Friday August 27th between 12:00 – 18:30, and on Saturday August 28th between 07.30 -14:30.
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.