Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Midnight Sun Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Tromsø (Comté de Troms og Finnmark, Norway)

LocationTromso, Troms og Finnmark, NorwayShow on map(69.6492° N, 18.9553° E)
Date & StatusJune 19, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Midnight Sun Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Tromso, Troms og Finnmark, NO focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Night Run, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Coop Mila (10 km, +45 m D+), and MSM Mini-Marathon (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 19, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (msm.no).

Official website
Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromso (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: Frank Vincentz · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNight RunKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m54 m - 134 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m57 m - 97 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Coop MilaRoad Running10 km+45 m60 m - 79 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MSM Mini-MarathonRoad Running5 km+22 m63 m - 72 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
54 m - 134 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS69.6492° N, 18.9553° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 54 m to 134 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 134 m·at 21.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
54 m81 m107 m134 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km134 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Midnight Sun Marathon take place?

Midnight Sun Marathon takes place in Tromso, Troms og Finnmark, NO (start area at coordinates 69.6492° N, 18.9553° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 19, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Midnight Sun Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Coop Mila (10 km, +45 m D+), and MSM Mini-Marathon (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Midnight Sun Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 54 m and 134 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 Midnight Sun Marathon?

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