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Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon

April 24, 2027 · 8:00 AMBergen, Vestland, Norway

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Race Day

43°F

34–46°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

1,867ft

Challenging elevation · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

15K

Major marathon

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon is Norway's largest city marathon, held annually in Bergen since 2012. Runners start and finish at Bryggen, the city's UNESCO World Heritage waterfront, and follow a scenic but demanding 42.2K loop through Old Bergen, the hillside paths of Fjellveien below Mount Fløyen, and the waterfront trails around Store Lungeårdsvannet, climbing roughly 569 meters along the way. The event also offers a Half Marathon, a 5K, a 10-leg marathon relay, and a 2K kids' run, drawing around 15,000 participants across all distances, including runners from more than 60 countries. The 2027 edition takes place on April 24, 2027, with entries currently open through TIF Viking, the Bergen sports club that organizes the race; the marathon course record belongs to Norwegian trail star Jonathan Albon at 2:26:20. Fjordkraft, a Norwegian energy company, has been the race's title sponsor since at least 2014.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration via Onreg
Tiered pricing that increases at set dates ahead of race day
Eligibility: Estimated minimum age 18 for the full marathon (not stated in official FAQ, typical for Norwegian marathons)
Must finish within the 6-hour marathon cutoff
Required Documents: Photo ID may be required at bib pickup (not explicitly confirmed on official site)
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entry fees are non-refundable ('paid entry fees are not refunded')
Bibs may be resold/transferred until April 4, 2027 via a voucher system with a 100 NOK service fee

Questions about the Bergen Marathon 2027

When is the Bergen Marathon 2027?

Saturday, April 24, 2027.

What time does the Bergen Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.

What is the Bergen Marathon time limit?

6 hours.

How do I enter the Bergen Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via Onreg; Tiered pricing that increases at set dates ahead of race day.

When and where is packet pickup for the Bergen Marathon?

Apr 4, 2027: Bib resale/transfer deadline.

What is the Bergen Marathon course like?

569 m of total elevation gain. It passes Bryggen, Mount Fløyen and Fjellveien.

What is the weather like at the Bergen Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 1–8 °C (34–46 °F).

Is the Bergen Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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