Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Holmestrand Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 124 m D+ in Holmestrand (Vestfold, Norway)

LocationHolmestrand, Vestfold, NorwayShow on map(59.4876° N, 10.3176° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +124 m

Holmestrand Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Holmestrand, Vestfold, NO focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +124 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +62 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +28 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +14 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (holmestrandmaraton.no).

Official website
Holmestrand Marathon in Holmestrand (Work: "Djupfjorden, 2010 09", Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Djupfjorden, 2010 09" · Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & Coast

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+124 m8 m - 60 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+62 m11 m - 37 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+28 m14 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+14 m17 m - 23 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+124 m D+
Elevation loss
-124 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 60 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.6 % / 1.1 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+124 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS59.4876° N, 10.3176° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 60 m above sea level (+124 m D+, -124 m D-)

Peak: 60 m·at 23 km·Ø 0.6 %
8 m25 m43 m60 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km60 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Holmestrand Marathon take place?

Holmestrand Marathon takes place in Holmestrand, Vestfold, NO (start area at coordinates 59.4876° N, 10.3176° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Holmestrand Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +124 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +62 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +28 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +14 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Holmestrand Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +124 m of elevation gain and -124 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 60 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Holmestrand Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (holmestrandmaraton.no).