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Spitsbergen Marathon

Name: Spitsbergen Marathon
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Longyearbyen

location_city Longyearbyen

flag Norway

calendar_today 06 Jun, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Challenge yourself at the edge of the world in the Spitsbergen Marathon on June 6th, 2026. As one of the northernmost marathons on the planet, this iconic event in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (78° North), offers a truly unparalleled running adventure across a starkly beautiful Arctic landscape. The course weaves through the open, rugged terrain surrounding the town, where you might spot reindeer and arctic foxes against a backdrop of majestic glaciers. Experience the profound silence and raw, untouched nature of the High Arctic during the endless daylight of the midnight sun. This is more than a race; it's a journey to one of Earth's last great wilderness frontiers. Secure your spot for the ultimate test of endurance in the world's most spectacular and remote marathon.

Races Offered

Spitsbergen Half Marathon

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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157 days remaining

Spitsbergen Marathon

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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157 days remaining

Spitsbergenmila 10 km Competition

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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157 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Longyearbyen.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.2° / 6.3°

wb_sunny -0.1° / 3.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.9 /

water_drop 85.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.2° / 6.3°

wb_sunny -0.1° / 3.5°

air 7.9 km/h

water_drop 85.2%

About Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen, is the largest populated area, and capital of the Norwegian region of Svalbard. The settlement is generally regarded as the northernmost town in the world as well as the most easily accessed frontier in the Arctic, and is an ideal base for the greater exploration of Svalbard and the high Arctic.

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