Running
Tromsø Backyard Ultra
68 km
279m
Polar Night Marathon
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Road runs in Norway, Tromsø
Distances
Running
Marathon
42.2 km
179m
Start: Jan 8, 09:00 AM
Running
Tromsøstafetten
42.2 km
Running
Tromsø Mountain Challenge
25 km
Running
Polar Night Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Jan 8, 09:30 AM
Running
Coopmila 10 km
10 km
Running
Mørketidsmila (10 km)
10 km
Start: Jan 8, 10:00 AM
Running
Mørketidstrimmen
10 km
Running
Arctic Snowshoe Race
8 km
Running
Mørketidstrimen (5 km)
5 km
Start: Jan 8, 10:30 AM
Running
Tromsø mini marathon 5 km
5 km
Running
Mørketidsmila
1 km
Running
Mørketidsmila
1 km
About
Norway's largest winter race — a spectacular running event in the blue Arctic hour north of the Arctic Circle, held in Tromsø under the glowing midwinter sky with candlelit streets and the possibility of seeing the northern lights.
Catering & aid stations
Drink stations approximately every 5 km during the race offering water, Maxim sports drinks and bananas. At the finish there is a drinking station at Rødbanken.
Pacers
Well-marked pacers will help you maintain your pace over the marathon distance. Target times per start wave are published for each distance on the event website.
Results
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Surface mix
- 100% asphalt
What's included in entry
- Race medal
- Drink stations (water, sports drinks, bananas)
FAQ
When is the Polar Night Marathon held?
The race is held in midwinter — the 2027 edition is scheduled for Saturday, 8 January 2027.
What distances are offered?
Marathon (42.195 km), Polar Night Half Marathon (21.0975 km), Mørketidsmila (10 km), and Mørketidstrimen (5 km).
Is the event AIMS certified?
Yes — Polar Night Marathon is a proud AIMS member and the marathon distance is control measured and certified.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:20:40 AM
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