Trail RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

North Pole Marathon

Trail Running covering 42.2 km in Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Svalbard)

LocationLongyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard & Jan MayenShow on map(78.2232° N, 15.6267° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,097 m

North Pole Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, SJ focused on Trail Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Culture & History, Island, Seaside & Coast, Snow.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +1,097 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 (npmarathon.com).

Official website
North Pole Marathon in Longyearbyen (Work: "Snowshoer on North Crater", Photo: NPS Photo, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Snowshoer on North Crater" · Photo: NPS Photo · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Culture & HistoryIslandSeaside & CoastSnowNature & Off-RoadMulti-Day

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonTrail Running42.2 km+1,097 m8 m - 469 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Marathon42.2 km
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+1,097 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,097 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 469 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+1,097 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS78.2232° N, 15.6267° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 469 m above sea level (+1,097 m D+, -1,097 m D-)

Peak: 469 m·at 19.9 km·Ø 5.2 %
8 m162 m315 m469 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km469 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does North Pole Marathon take place?

North Pole Marathon takes place in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, SJ (start area at coordinates 78.2232° N, 15.6267° 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 North Pole Marathon?

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +1,097 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for North Pole Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,097 m of elevation gain and -1,097 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 469 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 North Pole Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (npmarathon.com).