Before the race

Registration fee

The registration fee for our events depends on when you register and which distance you choose. The earlier you register, the lower the price – and you secure a place in our most popular races. The Marathon, Mizuno Half Marathon and Coop Mila sold out in 2025, so don't wait too long! Register today and be part of the experience.

Distance	Entry Fee	From 01.09.2025	From 01.04.2026	From 01.06.2026
Marathon	NOK 980,-	NOK 1100,-	NOK 1200,-	NOK 1300,-
Mizuno Half Marathon	NOK 690,-	NOK 750,-	NOK 850,-	NOK 950,-
Coop Mila	NOK 590,-	NOK 675,-	NOK 750,-	NOK 800,-
Coop Mila (Coop Norway member)	-20%	-20%	-20%	-20%
iTromsø Minimarathon adult	NOK 425,-	NOK 500,-	NOK 500,-	NOK 550,-
MSM Minimarathon u/16 y.o.	NOK 300,-	NOK 300,-	NOK 300,-	NOK 300,-
Children's race	NOK 150,-	NOK 150,-	NOK 150,-	NOK 150,-

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Start number distribution, Information and MSM shop

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Start number distribution

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Information

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MSM shop:

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Start lists

Check if you are registered – and who is running – in the start lists .

Age limits and class divisions

Age limits

Run	Age limits
Children's race	0-12 years
5 km	from 11 years old
10 km	from 13 years
21.1km	from 15 years
42.2km	from 18 years

Class classification Midnight Sun Marathon

Marathon, men/women:

18-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75+

Mizuno Half Marathon, men/women:

15-17

18-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75+

Coop Mila (10 km), men/women:

13-14

15-17

18-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75+

MSM Mini Marathon (5 km):
Men/women: 11-12 years, 13-14 years, 15-17 years, 18 years and over.

Children's Marathon:
Everyone in a class. Children from 0 to 12 years can participate.

NOTE: Your age group is calculated based on your year of birth, not date. This means that if you turn 18 in the year you are running the marathon, you are old enough to participate.

Registered but unable to attend?

Your order is binding and non-refundable after purchase. Read our terms and conditions here

Transfers can only be made in the event of illness or injury confirmed by a medical certificate. An administration fee of kr. 150,- must be paid, and the medical certificate must be sent to us no later than one week after the race. Link to transfer can be found here.

Change distance?

If you want to change the distance BEFORE we have assigned you a start number, you can send us an email at info@msm.no. It is usually no problem to change to a shorter distance as long as we have available start numbers, changing to a shorter distance is free of charge. If you want to run a longer distance, we will refund the original registration when you buy a new one Registration.

If you want to change the distance AFTER we have assigned you a start number, you must first pick up your assigned start number, then refer you to the help desk in the start number distribution. Here you can change the distance if there are available start numbers.

On race day

Luggage storage

There is luggage storage for iTromsø Minimaraton, Coop Mila, Mizuno Halvmaraton and Maraton. There are two different locations for luggage storage. Luggage must be marked with the number tag attached to the start number before handing it in. The start number is valid as a receipt when handing over. There are often long queues in the baggage storage before the start, so we encourage runners to hand in their baggage/clothing in good time. Please note that luggage is delivered at your own risk, and we will not replace any luggage/valuables that are lost during the race. Note: Clothing/items left in the start area will not be taken care of.

If you are running the iTromsø Minimaraton or Marathon, your luggage storage is in Kulturhuset .

If you are running the Coop Mila or Mizuno Half Marathon, your luggage storage is in Gyllenborghallen. Please note that it is about 200m which includes a hill of about 40 height meters from luggage storage to the start.

Dusj

We have rented Gyllenborg school where you can shower.

Dropping out and medical help

Tromsø Red Cross has a station every 5 kilometers. They can provide medical assistance. If you have to stop the race, you must immediately notify a Red Cross member of your start number. Then, if necessary, you will be transported to the finish area. 

Drinking stations

There will be drink stations approximately every 5 km during the race. Water, Maxim sports drinks and bananas are served here. At the finish there is a drinking station at Rødbanken.

Recieving food/drink or other help from bistanders during the race is not permitted.

Toilets

There will be toilets available at some of the drinking stations and approximately every 5 km during the race. There will be toilets available at Kulturhuset before and after the race, but be aware that there are usually long queues just before the start.

Time limits and course markings

Marathon: 5 hours and 30 minutes
At Mizuno Half Marathon: 3 hours and 30 minutes

The finish line closes at 02:00 at night.

There are markers for every kilometer on the marathon and half marathon, and the last five kilometers on the Mila. The markers count down. The first marker on the marathon will be 42 km, indicating that there are 42 km left to the finish. The next will be 41 km and so on downwards.

After the race

Results

We have used different timing systems over the years. Results are therefore available in several different formats. See previous results.

Prizes

Everyone who completes one of the distances receives a medal at the finish line.

Awards for the top 3 in each age group in the Marathon, Mizuno Half Marathon, Coop Mila (10 km) and iTromsø Minimarathon. Please check results on EQ timing to see if you are in the top 3 in your age group.

Marathon

For Marathon, there are cash prizes for the top 3 women and men with a finishing time under 2:55:00 for women and 2:30:00 for men.

1. NOK 30,000,-
2. NOK 15.000,-
3. NOK 10,000,-

If a new course record is set in the marathon, the runner will receive a prize of NOK 5,000.

Half marathon

Prizes for the 3 best women and men. Prizes for the top 3 in each age group. Please attend the prize giving if you are top 3 in your age group.

Coop Mila (10 km)

Prizes for the 3 best women and men. Prizes for the top 3 in each age group. Please attend the prize giving if you are top 3 in your age group.

iTromsø Mini Marathon

Prizes for the top 3 in each age group. Please attend the prize giving if you are top 3 in your age group.

Children's race

The 5 best costumes will be awarded prizes. This is decided by the committee consisting of TUIL Friidrett during the warm-up.

Prize ceremony

The award ceremony for the Marathon and Mizuno Half Marathon is the day after the race (Sunday) at 1:00 PM at Scandic Ishavshotell.

The prize giving ceremony for the Coop Mila 10 km and iTromsø Minimaraton will be in Kirkeparken after the race – approximately 9:00 PM. The top three in each age group over 12 years will be awarded prizes. Children 0 – 11 years old are not ranked.

The prize giving ceremony for the Children's Marathon will be in Kirkeparken right after the race – approximately 5:45 p.m. Everyone in costume will be entered into a costume prize drawing.

Unclaimed prizes are not forwarded and accrue to MSM.

Photos from MSM

MarathonPhotos is our official partner providing photos, video and certificates from the race. They will take pictures of all runners at the finish line as well as having photographers out on the course. Photos can be ordered directly on their website. Remember to smile for the photographers at the finish line! We also have other photographers who take some pictures for us during the race, these are normally published on our Facebook a few days after the race, when we have caught up.