Unique Island Experience
Marathon 7th June 2025 in Vesterålen, Norway 🇳🇴
With support from
Schneider Electric
Paris Marathon
A scenic run around the island
Dreams do come true. Embark on The Arctic Run - a marathon tracing a unique path around a beautiful island measuring exactly 42 km, in delightful Vesterålen, Northern Norway.
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Marathon
Half Marathon
10k
Marathon
Conquer the island
The island track of The Arctic Run welcomes all, catering to both beginners and experienced runners with its flat terrain and 300-meter maximum elevation.
Speed enthusiasts will appreciate this route, yet caution is advised: the captivating scenery might tempt you to slow down and immerse yourself in the beauty of Vesterålen.
Half Marathon
The best of both worlds
The half marathon follows along the outer side of Hadseløya, with a view towards the sea, Langøya and the mountains in Bø.
The trail turns halfway at the idyllic Dragnes, where for the first time on the trip, one will see the mighty Lofoten wall. The trail is fast yet varied, with a total elevation gain of approximately 80 meters.
10k
A route for everyone
This route is perfect for those who want a beautiful 10K experience while also having extra time to enjoy the rest of what Vesterålen has to offer.
The trail provides views of the sea, Langøya, and the mountains in Bø. The route turns just before Flatset and returns to the center of Stokmarknes. In total, the trail has 40 meters of elevation and stretches through a mix of city center, residential areas, and beautiful natural landscapes.
Our courses are
certified by AIMS
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Program
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Friday
| 12:00 | Påmelding |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | The Arctic Run EXPO Opens |
| 19:00 | Pasta Party and Live podcast with Breaking Marathon Limits |
| 20:00 | The Arctic Run EXPO Closes |
Saturday
| 07:30 | The Arctic Run Morning Walk |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | The Arctic Run EXPO Opens |
| 10:00 | The People’s Run Free for everyone – grab your bib on site |
| 11:00 | Side event: Folkefest opens in the city centre |
| 11:30 | Start, Marathon & Half Marathon |
| 14:00 | The Arctic Run EXPO Closes |
| 15:00 | Start, 10K |
| 18:30 | Side event: Standup-show – Erlend Osnes: “Fermentert” |
| 22:00 | Side event: Official Afterparty – DJ Justad with friends |
Sunday
Your day off!
This is your moment to enjoy the rest of
what beautiful Vesterålen has to offer.
Times displayed are local. Provisional program subject to change.
Certain events in the program may not be included in your Run Pass, and require separate tickets.
Our Partners
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNER
MAIN PARTNERS
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All you need to know
The People's Run
Photos
Food & Drink Stations
Waste
Toilets
Changing rooms
Expo & Bag Drop
Parking
Closed Roads
The People's Run
On Friday at 6:00 PM, The People’s Run will take place; a 3.4 km street race open to everyone, with free registration. We also encourage runners participating in the longer distances to use The People’s Run as a warm-up for Saturday’s race. Pick up your race number at the Expo between 3:00 PM and 5:45 PM!
Photos
Look forward to sharing your sporting highlight with everyone! To make The Arctic Run unforgettable for you, Photographers from Sportograf will be on site to take pictures of you during the whole race. More information for the 2025 edition is coming soon!
> Find your photo here after the marathon concludes
> Find your photo here after the marathon concludes
Food & Drink Stations
10km
Food & Drink station at: 5km
Products supplied: To be confirmed
HALF MARATHON:
Food & Drink station at: 5km, 10km, 16km
Products supplied: Water, juice, bananas, chocolate, energy bars, nuts, and biscuits
MARATHON:
Food & Drink station at: 5km, 10km, 16km, 22km, 28km, 33km, 37km, 40km
Products supplied: Water, juice, bananas, chocolate, energy bars, nuts, biscuits, coconut buns, and lefse are distributed at stations at kilometers
Special considerations:
Runners are asked to keep to the right to avoid conflicts with runners going in the opposite direction for the half marathon and 10km.
Food & Drink station at: 5km
Products supplied: To be confirmed
HALF MARATHON:
Food & Drink station at: 5km, 10km, 16km
Products supplied: Water, juice, bananas, chocolate, energy bars, nuts, and biscuits
MARATHON:
Food & Drink station at: 5km, 10km, 16km, 22km, 28km, 33km, 37km, 40km
Products supplied: Water, juice, bananas, chocolate, energy bars, nuts, biscuits, coconut buns, and lefse are distributed at stations at kilometers
Special considerations:
Runners are asked to keep to the right to avoid conflicts with runners going in the opposite direction for the half marathon and 10km.
Waste
Trash bins are placed right after the food and drink stations. The Arctic Run course goes through stunning nature, which we must protect even during large sports events.
We encourage all runners to do their best to dispose of their trash in the bins, and we will disqualify anyone caught littering outside the zones between the food and drink stations and the trash bins.
We encourage all runners to do their best to dispose of their trash in the bins, and we will disqualify anyone caught littering outside the zones between the food and drink stations and the trash bins.
Toilets
There are toilets in the start and finish areas, located by the baggage drop and right after the finish line. Along the course, there are toilets at the food and drink stations at kilometers 5, 10, 22, and 33.
Changing rooms
There will be changing rooms closer to the Storkmarknes city center, we will update this page with the exact location when it is confirmed.
Expo & Bag Drop
Registration takes place at The Arctic Run EXPO at Hurtigrutemuseet on Friday from 15:00 to 20:00, and on Saturday from 08:00 to 14:00. Arrive early to avoid queues, and remember that the final deadline is one hour before the start!
When picking up your race number at the Expo, you will receive your luggage bag. This can be dropped off at the designated baggage drop indicated on the arena map, and it will be taken care of until you finish the race.
Parking
It is possible to park at Hadsel Hallpark, but it will be unaccessible after the roads are closed at 1:00PM. The main parking is at Hadsel Handelspark on Børøya, 1100 meters from the start and finish area.
Closed Roads
The Arctic Run takes place on fully or partially closed roads.
FV 7634 from Stokmarknes to Melbu will be closed from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. FV 82 from Melbu to Stokmarknes, there will be convoy driving from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with departures every hour on the hour from Stokmarknes and every half hour from Melbu.
This means it is particularly important for marathon runners to stay on the left on the Melbu-Stokmarknes section, as there will be traffic on the other half of the road. Runners still on the course when the roads reopen will not be removed from the race, but are asked to follow regular traffic rules and exercise extra caution.
FV 7634 from Stokmarknes to Melbu will be closed from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. FV 82 from Melbu to Stokmarknes, there will be convoy driving from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with departures every hour on the hour from Stokmarknes and every half hour from Melbu.
This means it is particularly important for marathon runners to stay on the left on the Melbu-Stokmarknes section, as there will be traffic on the other half of the road. Runners still on the course when the roads reopen will not be removed from the race, but are asked to follow regular traffic rules and exercise extra caution.
Travel to
The Arctic Run
Our suggestions for making your way to
Hadseløya, the island in which The Arctic Run takes place.
Via Evenes
- Arrive at Evenes Airport. Daily arrivals range from Oslo, Bodø and Tromsø. Direct Int'l routes from Zurich and Frankfurt available.
- Shuttle from Evenes Airport to the island of The Arctic Run.
Via Stokmarknes
- Arrive at Stokmarknes Airport. Daily arrivals from Bodø and Tromsø.
- Bus scheduled from airport to different hotels in the area.
⛺️ Announcing Camp BYOB
We’re going camping! Introducing Camp BYOB, organized by our friends at Folkefest.
Located close to the start and finish line of The Arctic Run, with both rent-a-bed and BYOB options!
Booking is now open 👇
Explore Vesterålen
Run with work
Treat your team to The Arctic Run experience! Our custom corporate packages include everything from race entry to accommodation and group activities.
Join the festivity, feel the energy, and discover the magic of running in Vesterålen.
FAQ
Marathon – Wild Bird
Solo: 700 NOK
Duo: 650 NOK
Half-Marathon – Wild Bird
Solo: 550 NOK
Duo: 500 NOK
10K – Wild Bird
Solo: 450 NOK
Duo: 400 NOK
Early Bird tickets are limited while supply lasts.
*For Duo pricing, the charge will incur the team leader.
NFIF License is required in addition to the Run Pass.
Marathon:
To register, you must be 18 years of age or older on Event day.
Half-marathon:
To register, you must be 15 years of age or older on Event day.
10K:
To register, you must be 13 years of age or older on Event day.
Registrations will close on Saturday 1st June 2025 at 23.59 CET.
It will be possible to register on-site on Friday 6th or Saturday 7th June 2025 at the Event Centre, only as an individual registration and only for the 10K.
All registrations are done on our official registration platform.
You can register as an individual or as a duo. Larger teams and businesses can register by request at contact@thearcticrun.com
For team registration, one Team Leader completes the registration and pays the full team registration fee for the entire team. The Team Leader creates a team name and team password, and shares it with his team members.
Team members register from their own account by selecting “Team member” on the registration platform, entering their personal details, the team name and password provided by the Team Leader.
In case one team member cannot participate, he/she has the possibility to transfer his/her registration. See the Cancellation / Transfer registration section below.
In addition, to giving you access to the event, your registration to The Arctic Run includes access to the Event Expo, official timing, and a finisher’s medal.
Short answer: no. The Duo pass give you a discount because you are purchasing multiple passes at the same time. There is no requirement for everyone to run together.
(Though we do recommend having someone to share the view with for the fun of it)
Entry to The Arctic Run is binding and there will be no refund of entry fees or any other options that were paid for during the registration process. No exceptions will be made.
You have the option to transfer your registration, this can be done only via our official registration platform. It is your responsibility to find a buyer.
Log in to your MyEvents page to initialize the transfer process.
Our goal is to make The Arctic Run an inclusive event, inviting in para athletes.
Registration for para athletes is open in our registration portal.
We look forward to announcing further details at a later date.
A NFIF license is mandatory for attending The Arctic Run, which can be obtained in the registration portal, as a one-time license limited to the event you’re participating in. Those with a paid license are insured during the event. Children under 13 are covered by a collective sports insurance and do not need a license. An annual license also provides insurance for training.
If your group contains more than 10 persons, please send an email to contact@thearcticrun.com
For tailored corporate packages, please fill out this form
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The ultimate island experience kicks off
the 7th of June 2025 in Vesterålen
