Midnight Sun Marathon offers five distances and a unique experience under the midnight sun. In 2025, the race set a new participation record with almost 9,000 runners from 88 nations.
Polar Night Marathon – a spectacular race in the blue hour north of the Arctic Circle. Choose from several distances, from 5 km to the full marathon (41.1 km), and experience the magic of the magnificent Arctic nature.
A weekend full of spectacular cross-country races – spread over three days in Tromsø's unique mountain scenery. Choose your favorite race, or take on the challenge of the entire triple. Either way, an experience awaits you that you won't soon forget.
Every year, a large number of runners from all over the world come to Tromsø to participate – many of them return year after year to experience the unique atmosphere and distinctive surroundings.
Midnight Sun Marathon is an arctic adventure for runners. In the summer, Tromsø has the midnight sun, with long bright days and nights where the sun never sets. Our street races are characterized by strong contrasts and intense experiences.
The race is a public festival that brings together not only participants and officials, but the entire city that cheers the runners on at the finish line. Many of the participants return year after year to experience the intimate atmosphere surrounding the event, the unique atmosphere that only Tromsø can offer.
We are also incredibly proud that year after year we are mentioned as one of the ten marathons in the world that you simply must experience – including by the international running magazine Runners World in 2024.
All our trails are inspected and certified by AIMS.
Meritorious para-runner Richard Whitehead participated in the 2025 record-breaking edition.
We cannot guarantee sun, but we can guarantee an experience out of the ordinary.
One of the world's northernmost marathons – an extraordinary running experience
Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromsø offers a unique combination of nature, culture and running fun. Here you can participate in one of the world's northernmost marathons - surrounded by mountains, fjords and an Arctic summer where the sun shines all night. Whether you run a marathon, half marathon or a shorter distance, you will have an experience that will leave a lasting mark.
With a large international starting field and spectacular surroundings, Midnight Sun Marathon a highlight of the running calendar for both experienced and new runners. Join a race that combines sport and atmosphere – right in the heart of Northern Norway.