Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
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.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Moderate rolling hills
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Bryggen
Mount Fløyen
Fjellveien
Store Lungeårdsvannet
Old Bergen
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Bergen, Vestland, Norway
NO
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
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)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via Onreg
- Tiered pricing that increases at set dates ahead of race day
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
Title sponsor: Fjordkraft, since at least 2014
Organized by TIF Viking (Turn & Idrettsforeningen Viking)
First held in 2012 with about 1,800 finishers
Course records: Jonathan Albon (NOR) 2:26:20 men, Aslaug Golf Kaardal (NOR) 2:59:57 women
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