Midnight Sun Marathon Tromsø
Run at Midnight Under the 24-Hour Arctic Sun: The World's Northernmost City Marathon.
Race day
20
Jun 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Midnight Sun Marathon Tromsø took place on June 20, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
Run at Midnight Under the 24-Hour Arctic Sun: The World's Northernmost City Marathon.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 20 June 2026Curated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 22:30 local (Europe/Oslo)Curated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 5KCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Location | Tromsø, NorwayCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Start area | Tromsø Bridge, Storgata 1, 9008 Tromsø, NorwayConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Entry price | NOK 850–NOK 1,300Curated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 55 mCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Field size | About 4,500 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Organizer | Midnight Sun MarathonCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Official website | msm.noOrganizer · 17 Jun 2026 | Organizer | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 17 Jun 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 17 Jun 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Run at 10:30pm under the Arctic midnight sun — the world's northernmost CITY marathon above the Arctic Circle.
Is this race a fit?
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Best For
Runners comparing road race options
Midnight Sun Marathon Tromsø belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K options around Tromsø, Norway and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
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A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Midnight Sun Marathon Tromsø should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Tromsø, Norway, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, 55 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Midnight Sun Marathon Tromsø is currently listed for June 20, 2026, which makes the June planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Tromsø, Norway, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, 55 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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