Spitsbergen Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Svalbard)

Location

Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard & Jan MayenShow on map(78.2232° N, 15.6267° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Spitsbergen Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, SJ focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road, Snow, Island.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 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 (spitsbergenmarathon.no).

Official website

Spitsbergen Marathon in Longyearbyen (Work: "Dülmen, Hausdülmen, Hochzeitsallee -- 2021 -- 4730", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Dülmen, Hausdülmen, Hochzeitsallee -- 2021 -- 4730" · Photo: **Dietmar Rabich** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Kids & Youth Races Nature & Off-Road Snow Island

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	8 m - 88 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	11 m - 51 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	14 m - 33 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 88 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 88 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 26 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Spitsbergen Marathon take place?

Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Spitsbergen 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 8 m and 88 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 Spitsbergen Marathon?

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