Polar Night Half Marathon

Run through Arctic darkness under the mesmerizing Northern Lights.

Race Details

PB Potential Ranking

Race Distance

Half Marathon

21.098km

13.1ml

Race Official Name

Polar Night Halfmarathon

Race Month

January

Race Type

Road

About the Polar Night Half Marathon

The Polar Night Half Marathon delivers Arctic adventure above the Arctic Circle. Runners navigate through Tromsø's snow-covered streets in complete January darkness, illuminated only by headlamps, street lights, and possibly the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights. Temperatures well below freezing create a uniquely challenging environment as participants experience the polar night phenomenon where the sun doesn't rise for weeks. The relatively flat course winds through this northern Norwegian city, crossing bridges between islands while offering glimpses of fjords and mountains in the shadowy distance. Local spectators brave the cold with typical Scandinavian hardiness, creating an atmosphere of shared adventure. This bucket-list race captures winter's austere beauty in an unforgettable test of endurance.

Course & Elevation

582

582

582

37.5

37.5

37.5

Rolling Elevation Change (m)

1,164

1,164

1,164

Weather & Conditions

Average Temperature (°C)

-5

80

Air Quality Index

20

Wind (km/h)

6

Participants

Average Number of Participants

2,000

Race Location

Tromsø,

Norway,

Europe

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