The BMW Oslo Marathon is scheduled to start on Saturday 19 September. A folk festival that gathers over 20,000 runners and even more spectators. An event that embraces large parts of Oslo. All participants have their expectations, a goal and a motivation. Everyone has their own story about why they have signed up. Why you want to run. Some will set a personal record, while others only dream of reaching the finish line, and feel the feeling of mastery rush through their body when the medal is deservedly placed around their neck. 

The race was first held in 1981. It is 39 years ago. With the exception of a cancellation in 2003 due to too few participants, the event has been held every year since the start. All the times you have seen tired but happy runners cross the finish line. But how will it be this year?

As of today, the authorities have decided that all events with more than 500 participants are banned until 1 September . What will happen next is still uncertain. We follow the situation closely in cooperation with the authorities. Arranging an event with tens of thousands of people looks bleak , but we are not yet canceled and one thing is for sure - September 19 will not pass quietly! 

We will send out information to our runners as soon as we know what is happening.

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this difficult situation we are all in.

[:one]Saturday, September 19th we are supposed to arrange the BMW Oslo Marathon 2020.
Every year we gather more than 20,000 runners and thousands of spectators in the city of Oslo. Every runner participating has their own expectation, goal and motivation. They have their own story and reason for running. Maybe it is to set a new personal record, or the feeling and sense of achievement when you cross the finish line, and receive your medal. 

Since the first Oslo Marathon in 1981, the race has been arranged every year, but with one exception. In 2003 we had to cancel due to a very low number of contestants.
For 39 years we have welcomed our runners to Oslo. Will we be able to welcome you again in 2020?

Due to the Coronavirus the authorities have decided that all events in Norway with more than 500 participants are banned until September 1st 2020. We are monitoring the situation closely and are communicating with the authorities, but what will be decided for the rest of the year is still uncertain.

The chances for it being safe to arrange an event with tens of thousands of people in September is not great. But, we are not canceled yet and no matter what happens one thing is for sure - we will be running on the 19th of September! 

As soon as we know more about the situation, and the government inform about their decision for the rest of the year we will send out information to all our runners. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding in these difficult times.