DNB Oslo Maraton

                      RUNNERS INFO

Times are subject to change. 

• Marathon at 09:00
• Half marathon at 13:00
• 10 km racing (wheelchair) at 16:00
• 10 for Grete (10 km) at 16:20

Group - Your estimated finish time

The groups are set up at 5 minute intervals after the first start in each distance. 

The estimated finish time you enter in your registration determines which group you will be put in. The fastest times start first. Log in to "my page" to see or change your estimated finish time, and feel free to double check that you have registered the correct time for your race. 

Behind the group times is the estimated finishing times that can be placed in the different groups - note that this is an estimate, and you may be placed in the group before or after the group that shows your estimated time. It is not permitted to place in a group other than the one you have been assigned. 

Group times

The times are subject to change. Participants in the Oslotriple start in a group of their choice for all distances. 

Marathon

• Pulje 1 - 09:00 (< 3 t 45 min)
• Pulje 2 - 09:05 (< 4 t 15 min)
• Group 3 - 09:10 (> 4 h 15 min+)

Half marathon

• Pulje 1 - 13:00 (< 1 t 40 min)
• Pulje 2 - 13:05 (< 1 t 50 min)
• Pulje 3 - 13:10 (< 2 t)
• Pulje 4 - 13:15 (< 2 t)
• Pulje 5 - 13:20 (< 2 t 10 min)
• Pulje 6 - 13:25 (< 2 t 20 min)
• Pulje 7 - 13:30 (< 2 t 30 min)
• Group 8 - 13:35 (> 2 h 30 min)
• Group 9 - 13:40 (> 2 h 30 min)

10 for Grete 

• Pulje 1 - 16:20 (< 50 min)
• Pulje 2 - 16:25 (< 1 t)
• Pulje 3 - 16:30 (< 1 t)
• Pulje 4 - 16:35 (< 1 t 10 min)
• Group 5 - 16:40 (> 1 h 10 min)
• Group 6 - 16:45 (> 1 h 10 min)

Maximum times

The different distances have the following maximum times: 

• 10 for Grete: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• 10 km Racing: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Half Marathon: 3 hours and 30 minutes
• Marathon: 6 hours. The runner must also have passed the halfway point in under 3 hours to avoid being stopped.
• Oslotripleen: Triple participants must meet the start time for the last pool of the next distance in order to be allowed to continue. If they do not meet this time, they are out of the Oslotripleen. This means that you must be at the finish line for the marathon and ready to start the half marathon before the last pool starts, and you must be at the finish line for the half marathon and ready to start at 10 for Grete before the last pool starts. Participants in the Oslotripleen choose which pool they want to start in for each distance.

For many, having a pacesetter to follow is a good motivation to reach their goals in terms of estimated time.

Our pacers are marked with a pennant on their back. The time the pacer should follow is written on the pennant. Based on your estimated finish time, you will be placed in a group with a pacer close to your time.

Not sure what your estimated finish time should be? Then you can download our app from the Appstore or Google Play and test our running calculator!

Pacers 10 for Grete / 10K:

• 37 min
• 40 min
• 45 min
• 50 min
• 55 min
• 1 t
• 1 h 5 min

Pacers Half Marathon:

• 1 h 30 min
• 1 h 35 min
• 1 h 40 min
• 1 h 45 min
• 1 h 50 min
• 1 h 55 min
• 2 t
• 2 h 15 min
• 2 h 30 min

Pacers Marathon:

• 3 t
• 3 h 15 min
• 3 h 30 min
• 3 h 45 min
• 4 t
• 4 h 15 min
• 4 h 30 min
• 4 h 45 min
• 5 t
• 5 h 30 min

If you wish to leave your luggage during the race, this will be possible in our luggage area located in the courtyard of the City Hall, at Fridtjof Nansens plass - right by the start.

Safety

For security reasons, only this year's luggage bag can be handed in at the luggage storage. The luggage bag will be given to all participants at the Expo. Runners cannot hand in their own backpack/purse/bag etc. as luggage, they must use the luggage bags. 

It will not be possible to leave suitcases, bags or similar. For this type of luggage, we can recommend the luggage storage at Oslo Central Station or similar alternatives.

There will be volunteers and guards present, but DNB Oslo Maraton does not take responsibility for theft or damage to your belongings, all luggage storage is at your own risk. 

Luggage storage is outdoors and is at your own risk, do not leave valuables. As it is outdoors, you may want to bring a plastic bag to have inside, if there is a danger of rain and you are afraid that something will get wet.

This is what you do: 

1. Get your bib number and luggage bag in Expo.
2. On your bib number you will find a label marked with your name and bib number. Tear off the label and attach it to the luggage bag.
3. When storing luggage, follow the signs for your distance and your bib number range, and here you place your bag.
4. When you pick up your bag, you must present your bib number. You will find your bag where you left it.

Opening hours

Luggage storage is open from 07:00-18:30 on the day of the event.

We recommend everyone to be out in good time to avoid queues. 

When you have finished your distance we ask you to kindly pick up your luggage immediately to avoid queues and big crowds in the luggage area. 

Lost and found

Have you lost or are missing something? Please contact us at info@oslomaraton.no .

Please note that anything left behind in the luggage storage that is not claimed within 1 month, will be donated to charity. 

Start card

Start cards will be sent to your registered e-mail address the week before the event. You will also receive an SMS to your registered phone number with your start information.

If you register on Wednesday or later the same week as the event, you will receive a start card directly after signing up.

Pick up your bib

You can pick up your bib number at the Expo tent at Rådhusplassen.

Opening hours bib number pick up / Expo:

• Thursday at 13:00-20:00
• Friday at 09:00-20:00
• Saturday at 07:00-18:00

We recommend everyone in Oslo and the surrounding area to pick up their start number on Thursday or Friday. If you are going to pick up your start number on Saturday, we recommend that you arrive well in advance as there will be a lot of queues on this day. 

When you pick up your bib number, you must present:

• Start card, which you will receive via email and SMS in advance
• Valid personal identification 

You can pick up a start number for someone else. You must have the start card and a copy of a valid ID for the person in question.  

Runners service at the Expo

If you have any questions regarding your participation, you can contact the runners service in the Expo tent. You will find them at the bib number pick up. They can also help you if you have forgotten your start card, or if you have some questions regarding your bib number.

Should situations arise that require emergency help, we ask runners and the public to use emergency number 113.

Medical Assistance

Ygdra's medical health team stands ready in the target area

This year, Ygdra will be presenting its solid medical health team at the DNB Oslo Maraton. Their doctors, nurses and physiotherapists have extensive experience in sports medicine, acute injury treatment and race-related health challenges – several of them have been part of the support team previously and have good experience with our event.

They are located in the finish area and monitor the runners as they cross the finish line. If necessary, they offer rapid assessment and treatment – and prioritize based on condition and severity.

Their experience shows that many of the problems that arise could have been avoided with a little better preparation. Typical problems seen are:

• Overheating – too much clothing and too little ventilation
• Dehydration – too little fluid before and during the race
• Cramps, fatigue and stomach upset – often due to low nutritional intake or an unfamiliar diet
• Injury aggravation – many runners have minor injuries that could have been handled earlier

Their best advice to our runners: Prepare well and use common sense! Adjust your clothing to the weather, drink regularly throughout the day, and make sure your body is ready to run.

Ygdra is cheering for you – and is there if you need us!

Together with Ygdra, Norwegian People's Aid is also present both in the arena and on the track to assist those who need help.

Safety on the trail

At the request of the police, it is NOT allowed to run with music in your ears. This applies to all types of headphones / earplugs. This is for security reasons. For the same reason, it is also not allowed to run with a stroller and / or dogs.

Make sure you get enough food and drink throughout the day.

Emergency services

DNB Oslo Maraton has a close and good collaboration with all emergency services in Oslo to ensure the safety of participants and the public is best ensured, as well as to help ensure that the daily work of the emergency services can be carried out during the event.