42K - Marathon

The race starts and finishes at Norefjell Ski & Spa. The first 3 km follow a gravel road up towards Leppejuvet — a great warm-up to get your legs moving and your excitement building for the beautiful mountain terrain ahead.

From there, the course continues with a mix of flat, uphill, and downhill sections towards Narumseter (5 km). Here, runners take a sharp right turn off the dirt road and onto a narrow singletrack trail that climbs up into the mountains.

The trail is steep and narrow at first, but soon the terrain opens up. The climb continues alongside beautiful mountain creeks, gradually leading to just below the mountain plateau. At about 10 km, marathon runners turn left, following a soft singletrack trail down to the Tempelseter aid station (13 km).

Next comes a scenic loop around Gamlesætra — a charming mountain hut area beside a long lake. Most of this section follows dirt road, giving runners a faster stretch before turning off at the 20 km mark onto a trail and a steep climb that reconnects with the same route leading back to the Tempelseter aid station (22 km).

Leaving Tempelseter for the second time, runners take on another short climb to Istjern, looping around the lake before beginning the long, demanding ascent to the highest point of the course: Høgevarde (32 km) at 1,450 m.

After a short and steep descent from the summit, the route passes the hut and aid station at Høgevarde (33 km) for a well-deserved break with snacks and energy drinks.

The final stretch is more runnable, following open mountain trails towards Augunshaug along the ridge. The last descent from Augunshaug is a technical challenge on rocky trails. Some sections are steep, so runners should take care — and be aware of faster descenders here.

Once you’re down from the technical section, the finish line comes into view. Give it everything you have left, cross the line, and celebrate your achievement with fellow runners!