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Norseman Xtri Norway

calendar_today 01 Aug, 2026

kayaking Multisports

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Norseman Xtri Norway

About the Event

Confront the ultimate test of endurance at the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon on August 1st, 2026. This legendary point-to-point race, also serving as the XTRI World Championship, begins with a pre-dawn jump into the frigid Hardangerfjord and culminates with a grueling marathon ascent of Mount Gaustatoppen. Covering a full Ironman distance with over 5,000 meters of elevation, it is widely regarded as the world's toughest triathlon. Each of the 250 elite participants must be self-sufficient with a dedicated support crew, navigating a raw and majestic Norwegian landscape of fjords and mountains. This is more than a race; it's a pilgrimage for those who seek to push beyond known limits. Secure your spot for a defining challenge that separates the extraordinary from the merely exceptional.

Races Offered

Norseman

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 3.8 km 180 km 42.2 km

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

-52 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Eidfjord.

thermostat Temperature
5.2° / 11.5°
wb_sunny Feels like
1.9° / 7.8°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
7h 37m
water_drop Avg rainfall
5.2 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
12.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
humidity_mid Humidity
85.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:45
nightlight Sunset
21:21

About Eidfjord

Learn more about the host city, Eidfjord.

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Eidfjord is the innermost village at the far end of Hardanger, Hardangerfjord. Eidfjord sits at the intersection of Hardangervidda plateau and the great western fjords. Within Eidfjord wild canyons cut deep into the bedrock where tall waterfalls plunge to the valley floor below.

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