Course & Elevation

The Bergen Marathon starts near Fløyen mountain and follows a scenic route through the city, passing through historic neighborhoods and along the waterfront. Runners experience Norwegian coastal views with moderate rolling hills throughout the course, finishing at the iconic Bryggen waterfront district in the heart of Bergen's UNESCO World Heritage site.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 7°C

Humidity 75%

Rain Chance 65%

Cool spring weather typical of Bergen's coastal climate with frequent rain showers and strong Atlantic winds. Dress in layers and prepare for wet conditions.

Registration

Registration Opens November

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost 650-750 NOK

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Bergen Marathon is one of Scandinavia's oldest marathons, established in 1986 and celebrating nearly 40 years of continuous racing
▸ The race finishes at Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 14th-century Hanseatic wharf buildings, making it one of Europe's most historically significant finish lines
▸ Bergen is known as the gateway to the Norwegian fjords and receives over 200 rainy days per year, earning it the nickname 'the city of seven mountains'
▸ The course takes runners through all seven of Bergen's iconic mountains with views of the North Sea, making it a scenic Nordic coastal running experience

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