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Polar Night Half Marathon

Name: Polar Night Half Marathon
Start: 2026-01-03
End: 2026-01-03
Location: Tromsø

location_city Tromsø

flag Norway

calendar_today 03 Jan, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Experience the magic of running under the ethereal blue light of the Arctic winter at the Polar Night Marathon in Tromsø. As Norway's largest winter race, this spectacular event invites you to choose your challenge from 5km to a full 42.195km marathon, all set against a breathtaking, snow-covered landscape north of the Polar Circle. This is your chance to conquer a truly unique course during the mystical polar twilight, where the sun doesn't rise but the atmosphere is electric. Lace up for an unforgettable adventure that transforms the deep Arctic winter into a runner's paradise.

Races Offered

Marathon

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

13:00

Polar Night Half Marathon

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

15:00

Mørketidsmila

Jan 03, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

15:15

SATS Mørketidstrim

Jan 03, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

15:20

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Tromsø.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -9.1° / -3.8°

wb_sunny -13.8° / -8.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.8 /

water_drop 86.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -9.1° / -3.8°

wb_sunny -13.8° / -8.0°

air 8.8 km/h

water_drop 86.3%

About Tromsø

Tromsø is a city of around 78,000 people (2023) in the very northernmost part of Norway. It is almost 350 km north of the Arctic Circle and is one of the best places to view the spectacular Northern Lights in winter. Tromsø is a surprise to most visitors: Here you find art, history, sophistication, good food and infamous nightlife in a bustling, tiny city. All of it, though, is surrounded by spectacular scenery that is visible from everywhere in town.