Before the race

Registration fee 2027

The prices for participating in our events vary depending on when you register and what distance you will run. It pays to be early, as you will receive a lower registration fee for our largest events.

On Ishavskraft Marathon, you must document that you have run a marathon in under 4 hours within the last two years.

Distance	From 21.01.2026	From 02.02.2026	From 15.07.2026	From 02.11.2026	From 01.01.2027
Ishavskraft Marathon	NOK 1310,-	NOK 1425,-	NOK 1595,-	NOK 1595,-	NOK 1800,-
Half marathon	NOK 690,-	NOK 750,-	NOK 790,-	NOK 890,-	NOK 970,-
Mørketidsmila 10Km	NOK 550,-	NOK 600,-	NOK 670,-	NOK 750,-	NOK 850,-
Mørketidsmila (Coop Norway member)	NOK 440 ,-	NOK 480 ,-	NOK 536 ,-	NOK 600 ,-	NOK 680 ,-
Dark Time Strip 5 Km	NOK 395,-	NOK 395,-	NOK 495,-	NOK 550,-	NOK 550,-

Bib pick up , information and MSM shop

The start number distribution will take place at Rødbanken, in the middle of Tromsø city centre. Opening hours are Friday 8 January 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Saturday 9 January 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Age limits and class divisions

Age limits
5 km	from 11 years old
10 km	from 13 years
21.1 km	from 15 years
42.2 km	from 18 years

Marathon, men/women:

18-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75+

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+

Mørketidsmila (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+

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

It is only possible to transfer in the event of illness or injury confirmed by a medical certificate. An administration fee of NOK 150,- must be paid, and the medical certificate must be sent to us no later than one week after the race. The link to transfer can be found here.

You can also resell your start number between January 21 and December 15, 2026 on "My page" in EQ Timing. The person who takes over your Registration must pay any difference between your registration fee and the current price.
NOTE: Resale is only possible within the same distance.

Change distance?

If you wish to change the distance, you can do so yourself on your page in the registration system between January 21 and December 15, 2026. It is usually no problem to change to a shorter distance as long as we have available start numbers. It is usually possible to change to a longer distance by paying the difference between the registration fees, as long as we have available start numbers.

If you wish to change the distance after we have assigned you a start number, you must first collect your assigned start number, then you will be referred to the help desk in Bib pick up Here you can change the distance if there are available start numbers.

On race day

Luggage storage and shower

Toilets and luggage storage are open from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Kulturhuset. Luggage must be marked with the number tag on the start number before handing it in . The start number serves as a receipt when handing it in. It is not permitted to hand in large packages or luggage for storage.

Please note that long queues form in the baggage storage before the start, so we encourage runners to drop off their luggage/clothes 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. Clothes and items left in the start area will not be taken care of.

Maximum running time

The maximum time for the Polar Night Half Marathon distance is 3 hours.

Maximum time for Ishavskraft The marathon is 5 hours. You will also have to finish the race if you do not reach approximately the halfway point (20 km) after 2 hours 25 minutes.

The trail is marked with kilometer markers every five km. The last five km are marked every km (countdown). Otherwise, the trail is marked with torches, weather permitting.

There are trail guards at all intersections. All guards are equipped with MSM reflective vests.

Drinking stations

Polar Night Half Marathon: At 5 km, about 10 km, about 16 km and after the finish.

Mørketidsmila : At 5 km and after the finish line.

Dark Time Trail (5 km): After the finish line.

Ishavskraft Marathon : At approx. 10 km, 20 km, 32 km and 37 km.

Water and Maxim sports drink are served at all drink stations, in addition to hot juice at the finish line.

Toilets

There are toilets at the start and finish area, as well as at Giæverbukta and Vangberg, for the marathon there will be toilets after 32 km and 37 km.

Required equipment marathon

• Headlamp with fully charged battery
• Reflective vest

Recommended clothing

The weather in January can vary a lot here north of the Arctic Circle. Everything from several degrees above zero to double-digit minus degrees. Feel free to check Yr.no during the week to see what the weather will be like.

Clothes

The temperature can vary a lot in January, and we recommend that you check Yr.no for an updated weather forecast as the race approaches. Dress warmly if freezing temperatures are forecast, and be prepared for the weather to change within a few hours.

Recommended shoes

Every year, the discussion rages when runners pick up their start numbers – should they run with spiked or non-spiked shoes? Follow us on social media for updates on trail conditions the week before the race and on race day.

Ice:
The most challenging conditions, and if it is hot and icy, we recommend running with shoes with spikes or studs.

Dry snow:
Great conditions. Trail shoes work very well, otherwise running shoes with good grip work.

Dry asphalt:
It happened in 2019! A good choice is trail shoes, such as the Mizuno Wave Mujin 10 with a rough sole.

After the race

Awards and medals

All participants who complete the race will be awarded a medal at the finish line.

Prizes are awarded to the three best men and women in Mørketidsmila , Polar Night Half Marathon and Ishavskraft Marathon .

Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each class for the distances Ishavskraft Maraton , Polar Night Half Marathon and Mørketidsmila . The class divisions can be found further up the page.

Mørketidstrimmen 5km: Timing, but no ranking.

The award ceremony will be held on race day at Scandic Ishavshotell(see on map) at 19:30.

Photos

Photographers

We have photographers who take pictures for us during the race, both on the course and at the finish line. Since our photographers move around during the race, we have no guarantee that we will get pictures of all the runners. The photos will be published on Facebook a few days after the race, as soon as we are up to date. 

Follow us on Facebook to get our latest updates!

Marathon Photos

If Marathon-Photos is present, photos are taken of all participants at the finish line, and the company sends out offers for photo packages to participants after the event.