Jølster Marathon

The Jolster Marathon is one of the longest running marathons in Norway. Accompanying races are the Jolster Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. The marathon is typically held on the first Saturday in July and attracts 50 to 100 participants.

The Jolster Marathon is one of the longest running marathons in Norway. Accompanying races are the Jolster Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. The marathon is typically held on the first Saturday in July and attracts 50 to 100 participants.

The race takes runners around a scenic lakeside course, traversing along the south edge of Lake Jolstravatnet on the west coast of Norway. The course is predominantly flat with one major notable hill near the halfway point. There is stunning scenery all along the route including farms, mountains and glaciers.

The race takes runners around a scenic lakeside course, traversing along the south edge of Lake Jolstravatnet on the west coast of Norway. The course is predominantly flat with one major notable hill near the halfway point. There is stunning scenery all along the route including farms, mountains and glaciers.