Our distances
On this page you will find information about the distances you can participate in during the DNB Oslo Marathon.
Do you have a question that you can't find the answer to here? See if you can find the answer to your question under participant information.
Extra Oslo Mini Maraton
10 for Grete
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DNB Oslo Marathon will be held on September 12, 2026.
The starting shot for Grete is at 16:20.
The starting time is subject to change.
Sign up
Price for participation of 10 for Grete is NOK 790.
An administration fee (40 NOK) and a one-time license (50 NOK) will be added.
If you have a full-year license, this can be registered when registering, and you will not be charged a one-time license fee.
Wondering what the license is? read more here
Are you a para participant?
Para participants are participants with disabilities. See more information under "Para classes" further down the page, or read more about our para classes and sign up on this page .
Age limit
You must be 13 years old to participate in 10 for Grete during the DNB Oslo Marathon.
Group times
Times are subject to change.
- Pool 1 - 16:20
- Pool 2 - 16:25
- Pool 3 - 4:30 PM
- Pool 4 - 16:35
- Pool 5 - 16:40
- Pool 6 - 16:45
Maximum time
Maximum time for 10 for Grete is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Pacers
For many people, it is nice to follow a speed controller as motivation to reach their goal.
Our speed controllers have a pennant on their back, and the time the speed controller must 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.
There should be the following pacers in 10 for Grete:
- 40 min
- 45 min
- 50 min
- 55 min
- 1 hour
- 1 hour 5 min
Not sure what time you should set as your finish time? Download our app from the Appstore or Google Play and try our race calculator!
Fluid stations
There is a fluid station located about every 5 km. As a participant in 10 for Grete, you will pass 2 fluid stations along the course, and you will also be given fluids after the finish line.
Maxim energy drink and water are served at the stations along the course.
All drinks, food and nutrition that are distributed both along the course at the fluid stations and at the finish line are included in the registration fee.
Trail map
Everything you need to know about the trail can be found HERE .
Is there anything else you're wondering about?
For more information about where to pick up your start number, how to store luggage or other questions regarding the event, please read our participant information .
Why run 10 for Grete?
This is the distance that is suitable for everyone - whether you are at an elite or beginner level. Now you can join in running in honor of the running queen Grete Waitz.
Grete Waitz was dedicated to preventive health work and co-founded the charity "Active Against Cancer". Why not join Grete's work for public health? If you run "10 for Grete", you run 10K in honor of public health, people fighting cancer and Grete Waitz herself.
10 km wheelchair racing
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DNB Oslo Marathon will be held on September 12, 2026.
The start time for wheelchair racing is 4:00 PM.
The starting time is subject to change.
Sign up
The price for participation in 10 km Racing is 250 NOK. An administration fee (40 NOK) and a one-time license (50 NOK) will be added.
If you have a full-year license, this can be registered when registering, and you will not be charged a one-time license fee.
Wondering what the license is? read more here
Requirements Racing seat
For safety reasons, to participate in the 10 km race, you must bring a racing wheelchair, freewheel wheelchair or similar. See the images below for examples of chairs and accessories. Pigging is permitted.
Maximum time
The maximum time for 10 km Wheelchair Racing is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Group times
The time is subject to change.
- Group 1 - 4:00 PM
Age limit
You must be 12 years of age to participate in 10 km wheelchair racing during the DNB Oslo Marathon.
Fluid stations
There is a fluid station located about every 5 km. As a participant in the 10 km, you will pass 2 drinking stations along the course and you will be given a drink after the finish line.
Maxim energy drinks and water are served at the stations along the course.
All drinks, food and nutrition that are distributed both along the course at the fluid stations and at the finish line are included in the registration fee.
The course
Everything you need to know about the trail can be found HERE .
Tent for para and racing participants
To support accessibility and make it easy for our participants with functional variations, we have set up a separate tent between the start and finish area that all para and racing participants can use.
To take advantage of this offer, show your participant number marked with para/racing to the volunteers or guards and they will show you the way to the tent. There will be luggage storage, as well as chairs and tables if you want to sit down and relax before and after the race.
See more information about arrangements at the arena during the event on this page .
More information?
For more information about where to pick up your start number, where to find the start and finish or other questions regarding the event, please read under participant information .
Half Marathon - SOLD OUT
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DNB Oslo Marathon will be held on September 12, 2026.
The start time for the half marathon is 13:00.
The starting time is subject to change.
Sign up
The half marathon is sold out! But you can sign up for the waiting list, so you have a chance to get a spot when we open the Resale platform. Join the waiting list here.
Would you like to be notified when we open the resale platform? Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page.
Price for participation in the half marathon is NOK 990.
An administration fee (40 NOK) and a one-time license (50 NOK) will be added.
If you have a full-year license, this can be registered when registering, and you will not be charged a one-time license fee.
Wondering what the license is? read more here
Are you a para participant?
Para participants are participants with disabilities. See more information under "Para classes" further down the page, or read more about our para classes and sign up on this page .
Age limit
You must be 15 years old to run a half marathon during the DNB Oslo Marathon.
Group times
Times are subject to change.
- Pool 1 - 1:00 PM
- Pool 2 - 1:05 PM
- Pool 3 - 1:10 PM
- Pool 4 - 1:15 PM
- Pool 5 - 1:20 PM
- Pool 6 - 1:25 PM
- Pool 7 - 1:30 PM
- Pool 8 - 1:35 PM
- Pool 9 - 1:40 p.m.
Maximum time
Maximum time: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Pacers
For the half-marathon there will be pacers who follow the times below. You are placed in a group based on the time you register as an estimated finish time, and will find a pacer close to your time in your group if you are close to these times.
There are pacers at the following times for the 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
Not sure what time you should set as your goal time? Then download our app from the Appstore or Google Play and try our race calculator!
Fluid stations
There is a fluid station on every fifth kilometer of the course. As a half marathon participant, you will pass five fluid stations (including the fluid station after the finish line).
Maxim energy drink, water and banana are served here.
All drinks, food and nutrition that are distributed both along the course at the fluid stations and at the finish line are included in the registration fee.
The course
Everything you need to know about the trail can be found HERE .
Is there anything else you're wondering about?
For more information about where to pick up your start number, how to store luggage or other questions regarding the event, read more under participant information .
Why run a half marathon?
Running a half marathon can be a big challenge, but is still a distance that is achievable for most people. Half marathons require less training than marathons, and give less risk of injuries. This is the main reason why this distance has become so popular. A Half marathon is also a great distance to try if you aim to eventually complete a marathon.
Why not take part in the Oslo Half Marathon in September? By running the half marathon you will experience the capital in a completely different way, together with thousands of other runners and spectators. The course will take you past Skøyen, Frogner and Akershusstranda, Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress, Bislett and Karl Johan.
If you have not run a half marathon before, you can download our app and try our running calculator to find out what speed you should put on!
Marathon - SOLD OUT
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DNB Oslo Marathon will be held on September 12, 2026.
The starting shot for the marathon is at 09:00.
The starting time is subject to change.
Sign up
The marathon is sold out! But you can sign up for the waiting list, so you have a chance to get a seat when we open the Resale platform. Join the waiting list here.
Would you like to be notified when we open the resale platform? Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page.
The price for participation in the marathon is NOK 1,200.
An administration fee (40 NOK) and a one-time license (50 NOK) will be added.
If you have a full-year license, this can be registered when registering, and you will not be charged a one-time license fee.
Wondering what the license is? read more here
Are you a para participant?
Para participants are participants with disabilities. See more information under "Para classes" further down the page, or read more about our para classes and sign up on this page .
Age limit
You must be 18 years of age or older to run the marathon distance during the DNB Oslo Marathon.
Group times
Times are subject to change.
- Pool 1 - 09:00
- Pool 2 - 09:05
- Pool 3 - 09:10
Maximum time
Maximum time: 6 hours. The runner must have passed halfway in less than 3 hours in order not to be stopped for round two.
Pacers
In the marathon distance there will be pacers who follow the times below. You are placed in a group based on the time you registered as the estimated finish time, and will find a pacer close to your time in your group if you have registered close to one of the times below.
For the marathon there are pacers at the following times:
3 h
3 h 15 min
3 h 30 min
3 h 45 min
4 h
4 h 15 min
4 h 30 min
4 h 45 min
5 h
5 h 30 min
Not sure what time you should set as your goal time? Then download our app from the Appstore or Google Play and try our race calculator!
Fluid stations
There is a fluid station on about every 5 km. As a marathon participant, you will pass 11 fluid stations (including a fluid station after the finish line). Maxim energy drink, water, coke and bananas are served at the stations.
All drinks, food and nutrition that are distributed both along the course at the fluid stations and at the finish line are included in the registration fee.
The course
Everything about this year's trail can be found HERE .
Is there anything else you're wondering about?
For more information about where to pick up your start number, how to store luggage or other questions regarding the event, please read our participant information .
ABBOT WORLD MAJOR MARATHONS
DNB Oslo Maraton is part of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group , a world ranking that encompasses over 350 qualifying races in which athletes in nine separate age groups can compete in marathons worldwide on a global ranking system.
From 2023, athletes will be ranked according to their single fastest time in a
qualifying event.
Any athlete who achieves the automatic qualifying time for their age group will receive an immediate invitation to the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships in 2026.
Runners who do not achieve the automatic qualification time still have the possibility to receive an invitation to participate in the World Championships depending on the full field size and the number of athletes achieving the qualification time.
To receive an invitation, runners must be registered on AbbottWMM.com.
More info on qualification times and invitation:
https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings/how-it-works
Why run a marathon?
There are over 500 marathons in the world each year. Why not run a marathon in beautiful Oslo? Here you run two laps around the city with the start and finish at Rådhusplassen. The course will take you around Skøyen, Frogner and Akershusstranda, Aker Brygge, Akershus Festning, Bislett, Frognerparken and Karl Johan. You will have the opportunity to experience Oslo in a completely different way, together with other running enthusiasts and thousands of spectators cheering you on.
Participating in a marathon can be a great challenge, both physically and mentally. You have have the opportunity to test your own limits, at the same time as you get a fantastic experience.
The average marathon runner finishes around approx. 4 hours.
Oslotriple - SOLD OUT
What is the Oslo Triple?
The Oslotriple is a 73 km race, where you run the three distances 42 km, 21 km and 10 km consecutively during the DNB Oslo Marathon.
Here you will run three and a half laps of our 21.1 km course around the city, starting and finishing at Rådhusplassen. You will start with a marathon, continue with a half marathon, and finish with a slightly shorter walk around by completing 10 for Grete. The course will take you around Skøyen, Frogner and Akershusstranda, Aker Brygge, Akershus Festning, Bislett, Frognerparken and Karl Johan. You will have the opportunity to experience Oslo in a completely different way, together with other running enthusiasts and thousands of spectators cheering you on.
Participating in the Oslotriple is a big challenge, both physically and mentally. You have a unique opportunity to test your own limits, while you get a fantastic experience.
Point
DNB Oslo Marathon will be held on September 12, 2026.
Start times
The start times are presented with subject to change.
Marathon: 9:00 AM
The marathon has three pools, the last pool starts at 09:35.
Half Marathon: 1:00 PM
Half marathon has 9 pools, last pools start at 1:40 PM
10 for Grete: at 4:20 PM
10 km has 6 pools, the last pool starts at 16:45.
Sign up
The Oslotriple is sold out! But you can sign up for the waiting list, so you have a chance to get a seat when we open the Resale platform. Join the waiting list here.
Would you like to be notified when we open the resale platform? Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page.
Price for participation in the Oslo trip is NOK 2,500.
An administration fee (40 NOK) and a one-time license (50 NOK) will be added.
If you have a full-year license, this can be registered when registering, and you will not be charged a one-time license fee.
Wondering what the license is? read more here
Age limit
You must have turned 18 years or older to participate in the Oslotriple.
Maximum times
Results
Each participant will get a result on each distance, as well as total time for the Oslotriple.
The triple tent
On the day of the event, all Triple participants are welcome to use the Triple Tent. The tent is located at the start/finish line. Here, everything will be well-organized for each individual runner, so that they can focus on the race, while DNB Oslo Marathon handles the practicalities. Show your start card to gain access to the Triple Tent.
Pick up your bib
The week before the event, you will receive a start card to your registered email address. When collecting your start number, you must show the start card along with a valid ID. You can collect your start number in the Expo tent.
Luggage storage
There will be storage options in the Triple Tent. The participant is encouraged to mark the luggage well with their bib number. Do not leave valuables, all storage is at your own risk.
DNB Oslo Marathon would like to point out that all clothing and equipment that is not picked up as agreed will be donated to charity.
Food and drink
There will be access to food and drink in the Triple Tent. Among other things, bananas, water and products from Maxim.
There are also food and drink stations located around the trail, at approx. every 5 kilometers. Please see trail map for locations.
All drinks, food and nutrition that are distributed both along the course at the fluid stations and at the finish line are included in the registration fee.
Changing and toilets
Triple participants can change in the Triple tent. There will also be toilets at the tent.
The course
Everything about this year's trail can be found HERE .
Is there anything else you're wondering about?
All triple participants will receive a separate e-mail with information closer to the event. Here you will find out exactly where you can find the triple tent, start times and other important information before the event day.
Please see participant information for more information. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to send us an email to info@oslomaraton.no.
Paraclasses
What is parasports?
In 2010, the Oslo Marathon created separate classes for people with disabilities, with separate classes for women and men. It was created from the initiative of the blind and partially sighted in Team RP.
A regular feature within the para-classes ever since they were introduced in 2010 is the collaboration between the blind and partially sighted from Team RP and Active Against Cancers team. Every year, Team RP has invited between 30 and 50 sports and cultural personalities to join the race as guides, where the participants and their guide run together to front Active Against Cancer.
Are you a paratrooper?
Read more about participation for para participants on this page .
People with disabilities can participate in our paraclasses at DNB Oslo Marathon, and choose between the distances 10 for Grete, half marathon and marathon. Wheelchair users can participate in the 10 km wheelchair racing. See more information about the different distances above here.
If you want to participate in trainings with other para athletes, check out this group!
Sign up
DNB Oslo Marathon offers the same price for all para classes, and participation regardless of distance is 250 kroner. An administration fee (40 kroner) and a one-time license (50 kroner) will be added.
If you have a full-year license, this can be registered when registering, and you will not be charged a one-time license. Wondering what a license is? Read more here
Guide?
If you need assistance in finding a companion, please contact us at info@oslomaraton.no , please mark the email "Companion paraklasse", and we will help you.
Tent for para and racing participants
To support accessibility and make it easy for our participants with functional variations, we have set up a separate tent between the start and finish area that all para and racing participants can use.
To take advantage of this offer, show your participant number marked with para/racing to the guards at the finish area and they will show you the way to the tent. There will be luggage storage, as well as chairs and tables if you want to sit down and relax before and after the race.
See more information about arrangements at the arena during the event on this page .
More information?
For more information about where to pick up your start number, how to store luggage or other questions regarding the event, please read our Participant Information .
If you have any questions regarding registration for the para class, please send us an email at info@oslomaraton.no.
Elite athletes
This information applies to elite athletes.
All elite athletes will receive a separate email with information prior to the race.
Elite athletes have access to their own tent at Rådhusplassen, where you can store your luggage on race day.
Sign up
You sign up as usual HERE .
Race information
- If someone wishes to receive their own drink, this must be distributed at DNB Oslo Marathon's drink stations on the course. A person from your support team must be present to give the drink to you. DNB Oslo Marathon does not take responsibility for personal drinks on the course.
- It is not allowed to accept gel/distribute gel along the course, but you can wear it on your person.
- Also a reminder that assistive devices are not allowed on bicycles or other means of transportation on the trail.
- If this happens, the person will be stopped by the police.
Question?
Do you have questions about elite participation? Contact Mikkel Trøstheim by e-mail mikkel@oslomaraton.no
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