You can find all information about our various distances here.

Sign up HERE!

You can register via our registration system right up until the race day, up to 30 minutes before the start of the individual distance, as long as the distance is not fully booked.  

Please read our terms and conditions carefully before signing up. In accordance with the Consumer Purchase Act, the purchase of a starting place is binding and non-refundable. Please read more information about this on the Consumer Council's website.

Are you a Para athlete?

See more information under "Para- and racing participants". 

Bring your children to the BMW Oslo Marathon

We have races for children from 0-13 years at Kontraskjæret on Saturday, September 21, 2024! Bring the kids to the Sportyløpet or Sporty Miniløpet. Read more and sign up here!

WHAT IS PARA?

The paraclasses are only for people with disabilities. You can read more about our para classes and racing distances HERE. 

If you are a parade participant and want to participate in 10 for Grete, half marathon or marathon, sign up HERE .
If you want to participate in wheelchair racing, go to our registration for Racing 10 km here.

COMPANION?

Do you need a guide/companion? We are happy to help you, contact us by e-mail info@oslomaraton.no

INFORMATION FOR ELITE ATHLETES

All elite athletes will receive a separate email with information ahead of the race.

Elite athletes have access to their own tent at Rådhusplassen, where you can store your luggage on race day.

SIGN UP 

Sign up here!

(Elite runners register in the usual way.)

RACE INFORMATION

• If someone wants to receive their own drink, this must be handed out at Oslo Marathon's drink stations on the course. There must be a person from your support team giving the drink to you. 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. 
• Please also note that support equipment on bicycles or other means of transport is not permitted on the course. The person will be stopped by the police. 

SHOE RULES

As a participant in Oslo Marathon, you must follow the shoe rules. The shoe rules set requirements for the design of shoes that can be used in athletics competitions, especially in relation to the thickness of the sole. The shoe rules are issued by World Athletics and are primarily intended to ensure equal competition conditions for all athletes. Read everything you need to know about the shoe rules HERE. 

QUESTIONS?

Do you have questions about elite participation? Contact Astrid Ingebrigtsen at astrid@oslomaraton.no

Are you looking for registration to join your team? You can find it here. Press the "sign up with your team" button. 

Are you a team leader and want to log in to the team leader portal? You can find it here.

Companies and other groups can sign up collectively by creating teams on our registration page .
Create your team here!

How does team registration work?
The person who creates the team becomes the team leader and gets a complete overview of all registered participants in a separate team leader portal. 

The team can also search for a separate result list in the result list, so there are room for many internal competitions! 🙂 

If the team chooses to pay with a joint invoice, you will receive a discount when registering more than 10 people. See table below for an overview of discounts. 

Read more about team registration here. 

Questions regarding team registration can be sent to: info@oslomaraton.no

Bring the kids to the BMW Oslo Marathon
We organize races for children from 0-13 years at Kontraskjæret on Saturday 21 September 2024! Bring the kids to the Sporty Run or Sporty Miniløpet. Read more and sign up here!

We have four price levels throughout the year for the Oslo triple, marathon, half marathon and 10 for Grete. There are separate fixed prices for para participants and 10K Racing (wheel chair). See the prices for all distances below.

In accordance with the Consumer Purchases Act, the purchase of a bib is binding and non-refundable. Please find more information about this on the Consumer Council's pages.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

We ask you to please carefully read our terms and conditions before you sign up.

MARATHON 

26.09.23 - 15.01.24 790 ENOUGH*
16.01.24 - 29.04.24 870 ENOUGH*
30.04.24 - 19.08.24 940 ENOUGH*
20.08.24 - 21.09.24 990 ENOUGH*

HALF MARATHON 

26.09.23 - 15.01.24 690 ENOUGH*
16.01.24 - 29.04.24 760 ENOUGH*
30.04.24 - 19.08.24 830 ENOUGH*
20.08.24 - 21.09.24 890 ENOUGH*

10 FOR GRETE

26.09.23 - 15.01.24 550 ENOUGH*
16.01.24 - 29.04.24 600 ENOUGH*
30.04.24 - 19.08.24 650 ENOUGH*
20.08.24 - 21.09.24 690 ENOUGH*

OSLOTRIPPELEN 

26.09.23 - 15.01.24 1820 ENOUGH*
16.01.24 - 29.04.24 2000 ENOUGH*
30.04.24 - 19.08.24 2200 ENOUGH*
20.08.24 - 21.09.24 2350 ENOUGH*

10 KM RACING AND PARA CLASSES

BMW Oslo Marathon offers participation at NOK 100,- for all participants in wheelchair racing and for participants in para classes.

Sign up for the paraclasses HERE.

If you want to participate in wheelchair racing, go to our registration for Racing 10 km here.

STUDENT DISCOUNT

All students receive a 20% discount when registering for the BMW Oslo Marathon. Send an email to info@oslomaraton.no and mark your email with "STUDENT DISCOUNT". Attach your student ID and we will send you a code. This also applies to students at VGS. Attach your ID card. 

Bring the kids to the BMW Oslo Marathon
We organize races for children from 0-13 years at Kontraskjæret on Saturday 21 September! Bring the kids to the Sporty Run or Sporty Miniløpet. Read more and sign up here!

*Administration fee (NOK 30) and one-off license (NOK 50) will be added.
If you have a year-round licence, this can be registered when registering, and you will not be charged for a one-off licence.

Wondering what the license is? read more here

If you want to change the distance, you must contact us at info@oslomaraton.no . Write the desired distance together with the estimated end time in the e-mail. Changing distances is only possible if the distance you want to change to is not fully subscribed. 

If you want to change the distance on the race day, you can contact the secretariat / runners service in the Expo tent at Rådhusplassen. Changing the distance must be done no later than 30 minutes before the start, and is only possible if the distance you want to change to is not fully booked. 

Participants who wish to sell their starting place can do so by logging in to "my page" and selecting the option "Sell place". You will then receive a discount code that can be used as payment for a new registration. 

NOTE: The code will only work for new registrations for the same distance as the seller was registered for, and a name change fee of NOK 100 will be charged, which must be paid upon new registration. 

Did you order a t-shirt when you registered?

The t-shirt will then be included in the discount code when selling a place. When the buyer of the space registers with the discount code, the buyer must add the t-shirt when registering to have it included. The discount code cannot be used to add a t-shirt after registration. There is a risk that the buyer will not get the size they want as it may be sold out. 

DO YOU WANT THIS YEAR'S T-SHIRT? 

You can buy this year's t-shirt when you register, or add it afterwards on "my page". 

HAVE YOU BOUGHT THIS YEAR'S T-SHIRT?

Those who have purchased this year's t-shirt at registration will pick it up together with their start number and luggage bag at the Expo.

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, make sure to be there early, as there can be a lot of queues this day. If you have ordered a t-shirt, you will get this when picking up your BIB. 

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

• Your start card, which you will receive by e-mail and SMS in advance.
• Valid personal identification 

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.

The BMW Oslo Marathon Expo is located at the start and finish area on Rådhusplassen. Here, participants pick up the bib number and luggage bag, and a t-shirt if you have ordered this.

SPORTS AND HEALTH FAIR

Several of our partners will also be present with great offers on goods and services within sports and health, as well as information and inspiration for both visitors and participants. Read all about Expo 2023 HERE. Information about Expo 2024 will be available closer to the event.

Expo has free admission and it is open to everyone!

Expo opening hours:
Thursday, September 19 13:00-20:00
Friday, September 20 09:00-20:00
Saturday, September 21 07:00-18:00

We have lots of exciting food and drinks in Rema 1000 Foodcourt at the arena! Here you can sit down and enjoy after the race. Of course, it's also open to the public! There's a big screen so you can watch the race while you wait for your family, friends and colleagues to cross the finish line. 

See the menu for this year's Rema 1000 food country 2023 below. The menu for 2024 will be closer to the arena segment.

We encourage everyone, both the public and participants, to use public transport to get to the arena.

Those who arrive by train, we recommend that you get off at Oslo Central Station or the National Theater. The nearest stop is the National Theater, and also multiple busses, trams and subways stop at the Nathional Theatre STation. 

Below you will find maps that show how to get to the arena from Oslo Central Station and the National Theater.

See more information and plan your itinerary on Ruter.no. 

The address on Rådhusplassen in Oslo:
Rådhusplassen Oslo
0160 OSLO

Address of Expo at Rådhusplassen:
Rolf Strangers Plass 1
0160 OSLO

From the National Theater to the arena

From the square in front of the National Theater, walk down Olav Vs gate. At the end of the street are the Town Hall Square and the Arena. It takes about 7 minutes to walk from the National Theater to the Arena. See map below.

From Oslo Central Station to the Arena

Most trams and subways pass by Oslo Central Station, and several buses stop here and nearby.

The fastest way from Oslo Central Station to the arena is to follow Karl Johans Gate up to the Storting. Turn left at the Storting onto Rosenkrantz 'gate, and follow the street to the end. Then you come straight to Start, and the Expo tent.

See map below:

Looking for the ultimate stay during the BMW Oslo Marathon? Welcome to Comfort Hotel Børsparken - the official "Runners Hotel 2024"!

Read all about our Runners Hotel here!

Comfort Hotel Børsparken offers you the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The hotel is located right in the heart of Oslo, just a short walk from the start and finish area of the BMW Oslo Marathon. You can easily get to and from the arena, while enjoying all the fantastic culture and entertainment that Oslo has to offer.

The course for 2024 is currently being planned. As soon as it is ready, more information will be posted. You can see the 2023 route here.

Both the start and finish for all distances in the BMW Oslo Marathon are at Rådhusplassen in Oslo. 

Addresses:
Rådhusplassen Oslo
0160 OSLO

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 mark in less than 3 hours in order not to be stopped. 
• The Oslo triple: Triple participants must reach the start time for the last pool on the next distance to be allowed to continue. If they do not reach this, they are out of the Oslo triple. This means that you must be finished with the marathon and ready to start the half marathon before the last group starts, and you must be finished with the half marathon and ready to start at 10 for Grete before the last group starts. Participants in the Oslo triple choose which group they want to start in for each distance.

START TIMES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Times are subject to change. 

• 10 km racing (wheelchair) at 09:00
• Marathon at: 09:25
• NM Marathon at: 09:25
• Half marathon at: 13:30
• 10 for Grete/10 km at: 16:15

GROUPS - YOUR ESTIMATED FINISH TIME

The groups are set up with 5 minute intervals from the first start. 

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.

POOL TIMES:

Times are subject to change. 

RACING 

• Pool 1 - 09:00

MARATHON

• Pool 1 - 09:25
• Pool 2 - 09:30 

Participants in Oslotrippelen start in any pool in the Marathon. 

HALF MARATHON 

• Pool 1 - 13:30
• Pool 2 - 13:35
• Pool 3 - 13:40
• Pool 4 - 13:45
• Pool 5 - 13:50
• Pool 6 - 13:55
• Pool 7 - 14:00

10 FOR GRETE 

• Pool 1 - 16:15
• Pool 2 - 16:20
• Pool 3 - 16:25
• Pool 4 - 16:30

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

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

Not sure what time you should start? Then download our app from the Appstore or Google Play and try our race calculator! 

Pacers for 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

Our dear Jack Waitz has prepared training programs for different levels and distances, based on Grete Waitz and her own experiences and knowledge about training.

Find all the training programs, as well as good tips that will help you completing your race HERE !

You can also train with us leading up to the event. See all the sessions you can join HERE. 

Click here to see the Start list for 2024. Here you can search for registered participants for this year's event.

All participants who complete a distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon will receive this year's participant medal after the finish line.

Top 3 women and men at each distance receive prizes. 

Winners seremonies for the top three participants in each distance will be held on the ceremony stage in the middle of the Town Hall Square. If you are among the top three, you will be contacted when you have crossed the finish line, and receive information about arrival time and be directed to the winner's lounge at the ceremony stage while you wait for the ceremony to start. 

All class winners will be awarded a prize . If you have won your class, you can collect your prize in the prize tent at the ceremony stage. 

If you did not collect your prize, you can get in touch after the event, and we will send you the prize in the mail. Winner must pay for shipping.

If you wish to leave any luggage during the race on Saturday, this will be possible in our luggage area. It is located right at the start, in the courtyard of the Town Hall, on Fridtjof Nansens plass.

SAFETY

For safety reasons, only this year's luggage bag can be delivered to the luggage storage. The luggage bag is distributed to all participants at the Expo. Runners can NOT hand in their personal bag / suitcase/ backpack etc. as luggage, but 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 the BMW Oslo Marathon does not take responsibility for theft or damage to your belongings, all luggage storage is done 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 start 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. 

RECOGNIZED

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

There will be several toilet zones located in the arena. The majority of the toilets will be located in Otto Sverdrupsgate when lining up before the start. We recommend finding your way to these toilets to avoid long queues.

The toilets at the arena can be found here:
Otto Sverdrups gate
Rådhusplassen (right after the finish)

In the track you will find 3 toilets at each fluid station.

There will be a hydration station every 5 kilometers. Sports drinks from Maxim energy drink and water will be handed out at the drinking stations. 

Bananas and Pepsi/Cola will be served at the drink station for the marathon and some stations at the half marathon. 

After the finish, you will be given a bottle of water and a goodie bag with contents from Rema 1000 gata.

Medical Assistance

Norwegian People's Aid and Dr. Dropin are present during the event to strengthen the capacity for health-related aids. Both will be available with personnel in the finish area on Saturday, while Norwegian People's Aid will circulate the area and out on the track.

Dr. Dropin's doctors, nurses and physiotherapists have extensive experience in acute injury treatment and sports medicine expertise.

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

The Oslo Marathon has a close and good collaboration with all the emergency services in Oslo to ensure the safety of participants and the public in the best possible way, as well as contribute to the daily work of the emergency services can be carried out during the event.

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

The audience can follow runners LIVE! Download the Oslo Marathon app and follow friends, family or colleagues out on the trail! Here you can see where the runners are so you can cheer them on in the course, and when they approach the finish line so you can meet them.

Want to watch the broadcast from Oslo Marathon 2023? Watch it here: 

https://www.direktesport.no/sport/oevrig-sport/maraton/oslo-maraton-1893682.html

To make this day unforgettable, our photographers from Sportograf will be present to take pictures of the event! 

Sign up here with your email , and you will be contacted as soon as your photos from the BMW Oslo Marathon 2023 are ready!   

Results from previous events can be found HERE.

The BMW Oslo Marathon is part of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group, a world ranking that includes over 350 qualifying races in which athletes in nine separate age groups can compete in marathons around the world 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 qualification time for their age group will receive an immediate invitation to the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships in 2024.

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

As a participant at Oslo Marathon, you must follow the shoe rules. Participants who finish on the podium and/or set records may be asked to hand in shoes for examination.

The shoe rules set requirements for the design of shoes that can be used in athletics competitions, especially in relation to the thickness of the sole. The shoe rules are issued by World Athletics and are primarily intended to ensure equal competition conditions for all athletes. Read everything you need to know about the shoe rules HERE.