Urban experiences meet raw Arctic nature
Tromsø
Tromsø Mountain Challenge
Zoltan Tot
Pål Jakobsen
Zoltan Tot
Pål Jakobsen
Run in wild Arctic nature – above the Arctic Circle!
General information
Tromsø Mountain Challenge is a trail running event in Tromsø, with several distances through mountains, plateaus and Arctic landscapes.
The event takes place in late summer, when temperatures are usually cooler and the landscape begins to take on its autumn colours. The routes cover varied terrain and offer views across the mountains and the Tromsø region.
Choose between several races, from the more family-friendly Dalheim Rundt to La Sportiva HalvUltraløpet, La Sportiva Ultraløpet and Ekstremløpet. The 50 km ultra race starts at Snarbyeidet, while the 25 km half ultra starts at TUIL Arena. Several of the races pass through Tromsdalen and finish at TUIL Arena.
The races vary in both distance and difficulty, with options for those looking for a shorter trail run as well as experienced runners ready to take on longer and more demanding routes.
Trail running in the mountains can be demanding, and the weather can change quickly. Make sure you bring the right equipment and keep safety in mind throughout the race.
For information about the next event, prices and registration, please visit the Midnight Sun Marathon website.
Facilities
- Recommended product
- Environmentally certified
About Foundation Midnight Sun Marathon
The Midnight Sun Marathon Foundation organises running events throughout the year, giving participants the chance to experience Tromsø under the midnight sun, during the Polar Night and in the surrounding mountains.
The Midnight Sun Marathon Foundation organises several running events in Tromsø throughout the year, with different distances and challenges for experienced runners and recreational participants alike.
The Midnight Sun Marathon takes place in summer and offers five distances under the midnight sun. In winter, the Polar Night Marathon gives participants the opportunity to run through Tromsø during the Polar Night season.
The foundation also organises Tromsø Mountain Challenge, with trail races in the mountains around Tromsø, as well as Tromsø Backyard Ultra, where participants complete a new lap every hour for as long as they are able to continue.
With events in different seasons and distances ranging from shorter road races to marathons, trail races and ultra running, the foundation gives both local and visiting runners the opportunity to experience Tromsø through running.
Memberships and certifications
