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.

To sign up Ishavskraft Marathon, you must document that you have completed an official marathon in under 4 hours within the last two years. The qualification requirement only applies to the marathon distance.

The result is sent by e-mail to info@msm.no

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 distribution of start numbers will take place at Rødbanken, in the middle of Tromsø city centre. There will also be an MSM Shop and information.

Opening hours:

• Friday 8 January: at 14:00 – 19:00
• Saturday 9 January: at 10:00 – 15:00

Age limits and class divisions

Age limits
5 km	from 11 years old
10 km	from 13 years
Half marathon	from 15 years
Ishavskraft Marathon	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 here.

It is possible to transfer your starting place to the following year in the event of illness or injury , provided that this is documented with 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. Read more about transferring to next year's race here.

You can also resell your starting place until December 15, 2026 via "My Page" in EQ Timing. The person who takes over your registration must pay any difference between your original registration fee and the current price.
NOTE: Resale is only possible within the same distance.

Change distance?

If you want to change your distance, you can do it yourself on "My page" in EQ Timing until December 15, 2026.

It is usually no problem to change to a shorter distance as long as we have available start numbers. When changing to a longer distance, an intermediate fee is paid, as long as we have available start numbers.

If you wish to change your distance after you have been assigned a start number, you must first collect your assigned start number. Then contact our secretariat at the start number distribution. Here you can get help changing your distance, as long as there are free 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.

The luggage must be marked with the number tag attached to the starting number before handing it in . The starting number serves as a receipt upon handing it in. It is not permitted to hand in large packages or other luggage that is unsuitable for storage.

Please note that there may be queues at the luggage storage before the start. We therefore encourage runners to deliver luggage well in advance of the start. Luggage is delivered at your own risk. We are not responsible for luggage or valuables that may be lost or damaged during the race. Clothing and items left in the starting area will not be taken care of.

Maximum running time

The Polar Night Half Marathon has a maximum time of 3 hours.

Ishavskraft Marathon has a maximum time of 5 hours. You must also be approximately halfway through the race (20 km) within 2 hours and 25 minutes. If you do not reach this time, you must finish the race.

The course is marked with kilometer markers every 5 km. The last 5 km are marked with a countdown to the finish line. Otherwise, the course is marked with torches, weather permitting.

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

Drinking stations

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

Mørketidsmila (10km): At 5 km and after the finish line.

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

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 Culture House at the start and finish area, as well as at the Giæverbukta and Vangberg drinking stations.

For participants in Ishavskraft Marathon there are toilets at the start, after 32 km and 37 km.

Required equipment marathon

• Headlamp with fully charged battery
• Reflective vest (Organizer will distribute reflective vests at Bib pick up )

Recommended clothing

Clothes

The weather in January can vary greatly north of the Arctic Circle, from several degrees above zero to double-digit temperatures. Weather conditions can also change rapidly within a few hours.

We therefore recommend that you check Yr.no during the week before the race for an updated weather forecast. Dress warmly if freezing temperatures are reported, and be prepared for changing weather conditions.

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 receive a medal at the finish line.

Prizes will be awarded to the three best men and women at Mørketidsmila , PolarNight Half Marathon and Ishavskraft Marathon .

Prizes will also be awarded to the top three in each age group over the same distances. The class divisions can be found further up the page.

The Dark Time Strip : There is timekeeping, but no ranking or awards.

The award ceremony will be held on race day, January 9, at Scandic Ishavshotell at 7:30 PM.

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.