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PolarNight Marathon
Tromsdalen, Norway
January 9, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
SERunning Territory & Spot
Running Races in Scandinavia
186 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 496 races in Scandinavia with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events18636 confirmed dates
Competitions496Races & courses
Distances1.7 - 100 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,770 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Salomon Hammer Trail Winter
Sandvig, Denmark
January 30, 2027Date confirmed
84 km63 km42 km21 km
IslandNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
The Northern Light Run
Reykjavík, Iceland
February 6, 2027Date confirmed
5 km
Night RunCity Run
Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Lapland Boreal Winter Trail
Ivalo, Finland
February 27, 2027 to March 6, 2027Date confirmed
100 km65 km
SnowCulture & History+3
Photo: Smtunli · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Hegnet Half
Liseleje, Denmark
March 6, 2027 to March 7, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km1.7 km
Seaside & CoastPublic Park+2
Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Frozen Lake Marathon
Gol, Norway
March 19, 2027 to March 20, 2027Date confirmed
42 km21 km5 km
SnowNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Arctic Wildmarathon Finland
Rovaniemi, Finland
April 4, 2027Date confirmed
42 km21 km10 km
SnowFestive+4
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The Royal Copenhagen City Half
København N, Denmark
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunCulture & History+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2027 | PolarNight Marathon | Tromsdalen, Troms, NO | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Salomon Hammer Trail Winter | Sandvig, DK | Trail Running | 84 km63 km42 km21 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | The Northern Light Run | Reykjavík, IS | Road Running | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2027 - Mar 6, 2027 | Lapland Boreal Winter Trail | Ivalo, Lappland, FI | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 100 km65 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027 | Hegnet Half | Liseleje, Capital Region of Denmark, DK | Trail Running | 21.1 km1.7 km |
| Mar 19, 2027 - Mar 20, 2027 | Frozen Lake Marathon | Gol, Buskerud, NO | Trail Running | 42 km21 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2027 | Arctic Wildmarathon Finland | Rovaniemi, Lappland, FI | Trail Running | 42 km21 km10 km |
| Apr 11, 2027 | The Royal Copenhagen City Half | København N, Capital Region of Denmark, DK | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Premiärhalvan (Adidas) | Stockholm, Stockholm, SE | Road Running | 21.1 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2027 | Salomon Hammer Trail | Sandvig, DK | Trail Running | 79 km52 km33 km25 km |
| May 1, 2027 | Semi-marathon de Grue | Kirkenær, Innlandet County, NO | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| May 7, 2027 - May 8, 2027 | Helsinki City Running | Helsinki, FI | Road Running | 63.3 km42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Scandinavia (Europe, Sweden) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 186 public events and 496 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Tromsdalen, Sandvig, Reykjavík, and Ivalo. Notable events in the selection include PolarNight Marathon, Salomon Hammer Trail Winter, and The Northern Light Run.
Race distances span from 1.7 km to 100 km, reaching up to +3,770 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Scandinavia includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Scandinavia?
RunningCompass currently lists 186 verified events with 496 individual races in Scandinavia. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include PolarNight Marathon, Salomon Hammer Trail Winter, and The Northern Light Run.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Scandinavia?
Events in Scandinavia focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1.7 km entry-level races up to 100 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Tromsdalen, Sandvig, Reykjavík, and Ivalo.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Scandinavia?
The most selective courses in Scandinavia climb up to +3,770 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Scandinavia?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.