Stavanger Marathon 2027
- Next event : End of August 2027
- Last event : Sat, August 29, 2026
The event in a few words
Iron Man, Captain America 🦸♂️, Hulk or Thor 🔨—all these superheroes have become stars! ⭐ But how about becoming the biggest star of the Avengers yourself? 😎 To do that, you’ll need to put on your finest bib 🎽 and cross the finish line of a marathon 🏁—but not just any one: the Stavanger Marathon! 📍 It’s in the fourth-largest city in Norway 🏙️ that you’ll have to go through your baptism of fire to etch your name into legend ✒️. Between city, park, lakes and seafront 🏞️, you’ll have to tackle a bit of elevation to conquer this road race! 🛣️ But at the start from the Cathedral ⛪, the atmosphere will be so electric it’ll give you wings! 🪽
And if you don’t feel ready to take on the 42.195 km of the marathon, don’t panic—it won’t cancel your mission 😉. On the half marathon or 5 km, you can also show what you’re capable of! 💪 And feast your eyes, because you’ll be immersed in the Norwegian fjords (well, not in the water—you’re not starting a triathlon 🏊). This region of Norway, in addition to being the heart of the country’s oil industry 🛢️, has natural landscapes and monuments that will leave you speechless 😮. But don’t linger too long—you still have a race to finish! 😂 What’s more, at the finish, you’ll cross to the other side of the barrier to cheer on the next generation of Avengers: the mini-superheroes 🧒 will also be there! An army of little legs will take on a 440 m loop around the Cathedral, to the roar of cheering supporters! 🎉 What’s good to know is that, as well as being festive, this event is charity-based! 🎗️ By getting your bib, you support the "Hospital Clowns" association, which helps children and young people enjoy life and get through a difficult day in hospital 🫶. A real superhero right down to your sneakers! 👟
After your performance, take the time to discover Stavanger and the surrounding area 🚶➡️. Stroll through Old Stavanger and its cobblestone lanes lined with white wooden houses, typical of the area 🏘️. It’s the perfect opportunity to feel totally transported! 😍 To learn a bit more about the history of this city and its importance in the oil industry, the Petroleum Museum will open its doors to you! 🤗 If you didn’t get enough fjords on your route and you want more, you can head to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), an hour’s drive away 🚗. This magnificent rocky plateau offers a panoramic view over the Lysefjord 🪨. A reward well worth it after the effort of the race! 😲 What’s more, you can round off the trip with a delicious fish speciality, typical of Norway 🐟. You need to refuel after such an achievement, right? 😏
So come and become the next Avenger of the Stavanger Marathon! 🌟
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
5 km
Kids
- End of August 2027
- Elevation gain : 280mD+ / 280mD-
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
Here we go for 42.195 km of pure happiness! 🥰 The marathon follows the same start as the half 📍. But at km 6, you'll head north 🧭 to loop around the lakes of Halandsvatnet and Store Stokkavatnet 🏞️. Once this loop is done, you'll arrive at Mosvatnet and then set off again in the footsteps of the half-marathon course to finish your race right in the heart of Stavanger! 🏁
Half Marathon
Road Running- End of August 2027
- Elevation gain : 130mD+ / 130mD-
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
For this half marathon, you will start in the center of Stavanger 🏙️, then head toward Mosvatnet Lake 🏞️. You will then make your way to Lekeplass Park 🌳. You’ll be almost halfway through—hang in there! You will run along the coast for 2 km and take a long straight stretch to reach the other shore and the Vaulen neighborhood 📍. You’ll enjoy your final kilometers by the seaside 🌊 before crossing the finish line in the center! 🏁
5 km : Road Running 5 km
Road Running- End of August 2027
- Elevation gain : 60mD+ / 56mD-
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
For this 5 km, it’s going to go very fast! 🚀 You’ll start from the parking lot of the Mariero station and run along the coast 🌊 in a straight line all the way to the finish line right in the center of Stavanger! 🏙️
Races for children / juniors 👶
Kids’ races will be offered on 29 August 2026, starting at 3:20 p.m. for little ones aged 0 to 9! The race will be 450 m and will take place around the cathedral 🏆. Two groups will be formed: 6-9 year-olds and 0-5 year-olds 👶.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your bib number at the Radisson Blue Atlantic Hotel, Olav V entrance 3, behind reception, after the stairs, at the following times:
Friday, 28 August from 10:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, 29 August from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The start and finish of the Stavanger marathon and half marathon take place in the square in front of Stavanger Cathedral. The 5 km start is at Mariero station.
The races take place on Saturday, 29 August 2026:
at 8:45 a.m. for the marathon
at 9:10 a.m. for the half marathon
at 2:00 p.m. for the 5 km
at 3:15 p.m. for the children’s races for ages 6 to 9
at 3:30 p.m. for the races for children aged 5 and under
Yes, here they are:
Kids’ race: 0-9 years old
5 km: minimum 10 years old
21 km: minimum 15 years old
42 km: minimum 18 years old
Here are the bib prices:
For the marathon:
From 29 January 2026 to 30 April 2026: Kr. 810 (€76.22)
From 01 May 2026 to 29 August 2026: Kr. 910 (€85.63)
For the half marathon:
From 29 January 2026 to 30 April 2026: Kr. 670 (€63.05)
From 01 May 2026 to 29 August 2026: Kr. 770 (€72.46)
For people aged 15 to 24 (born 2002-2011), prices are divided by 2
For the 5 km:
From 29 January 2026 to 30 April 2026: Kr. 350 (€32.94)
From 01 May 2026 to 29 August 2026: Kr. 410 (€38.58)
For people aged 10 to 19 (born 2007-2016), prices are divided by 2
For the kids’ races:
From Kr. 100 (€9.41) to Kr. 16 (€1.51)
Then Kr. 150 (€14.12) on race day
People who have purchased an annual licence through an athletics club in Norway do not need to buy a single-event licence. The same applies to people born in 2014 or later. Everyone else must purchase a single-event licence. The price of this licence varies between 30 and 50 NOK (between €2.50 and €5).
For the marathon: 6h
For the half marathon: 3h30
For the 5 km: 50 minutes
It is recommended to go to the city centre by bike or on foot on race day. If you have a car, you can park at P-Jernbanen or P-St. Olav. For 5 km participants, the start will be at Mariero station. It is therefore recommended to take the train.
There will be bag drop outside Kongsgård school. There will also be free toilets and showers at Stavanger Svømmehall. You can shower for free at Stavanger municipal pool after the race. Ask for a wristband at the entrance. Access closes at 3 p.m. The 5 km will have its own toilets at the start. Bags are handed over to a van that will transport them to the city centre.
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