About the Oslo Maraton

The BMW Oslo Marathon is one of Norway's largest road races with around 20,000 participants. The race is held on the 3rd Saturday in September every year, and runs through the streets of Oslo, with start and finish at Rådhusplassen. With our 7 different distances, we want to include as many as possible in what we want to be a folk festival in the autumn in Oslo.

Our main values are quality of life, coping and community. We want to create an event where everyone will participate; the event will have offers for everyone, and be arranged for different types of participants. 

We have separate classes for people with disabilities in the distances 10 for Grete, half marathon and marathon. Read more about our para classes here.

The Vidar Sports Club owns the Oslo Marathon, and the profits from the event go in full to the club, and sports enjoyment for children and young people. You can read more about the club on their website.

The Oslo Marathon was held for the first time in 1981, and in 2021 we celebrated 40 years! You can read more about the history of the Oslo Marathon here

Our 7 distances:

  • Sportyløpet and Sporty Miniløpet (1000 m and 500 m)
  • 10 for Grete (10km) 
  • Half marathon (21.1 km)
  • Marathon (42.2 km)
  • Oslotrippelen (73 km)
  • Wheelchair Racing (10 km)
  • 10 km plowing 
 

Employees

Cecilie L'Orsa

CEO
cecilie@oslomaraton.no

Tina Hatland

Communication and content manager
tina@oslomaraton.no

Edwin Ingebrigtsen

Marketing, trail and safety manager edwin@oslomaraton.no

Bodil Støylen

Event manager and Logistics Manager
bodil@oslomaraton.no

Astrid Mangen Ingebrigtsen

Project manager and volunteer manager
astrid@oslomaraton.no

Our ambassadors

Here you will find all our ambassadors. Tap on the ambassador you want to know more about, and get ready to be inspired for activity and the joy of running! 

MONICA GUTUEN

Ambassador

SILJE LOUISE TVEDTE

Ambassador

PAAL ERIK JOHNSEN

Ambassador

THEA BÆKKEVOLD

Ambassador

JEVI MAJID

Ambassador

JANNE DAHLE

Ambassador

HANNE ERIKSSON

Ambassador

LISE LYSFJORD PETTERSEN

Ambassador, «MARATHON MOTHER»

THEA STENERSEN

Ambassador

SEBASTIAN CONRAD HÅKANSSON

Ambassador

ANNA TIEN NGUYEN-SKARET

Ambassador

LINN RAVN

Ambassador

MAXIMILIAN LADWIG

Ambassador

LIV JUDGE

Ambassador

JOSTEIN FJELD KAASA

Ambassador

THOMAS KRUSE

Ambassador

MONICA
GUTUEN

AMBASSADOR

Age: 45

Residence: Bærum

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon 2020:
I run half, and of course aim to have the widest smile all the way.

Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon:
«10 for Grete» 2013, Half Marathon 2014 and 2015, 2017 and 2018 and marathon in 2019.

Three words that describe me:
Outgoing, Smiling, Energetic

Instagram: @muddylicious

SILJE LOUISE TVEDTE

AMBASSADOR

Age: 24

Residence: Lillestrøm

Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon: Marathons in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2018 and 2019.

Three words that describe me: Purposeful, Fair, Inclusive

Instagram: @Siljelouisetvedte

PAAL ERIK JOHNSEN

AMBASSADOR

Age: 38
Residence: Oslo
Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon : 42 km.
Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon: Has 9 races divided into 7 half marathons and 2 whole.


Three words that describe me:

Positive, committed and energetic.


My favorite
running shoes are: Runs on a lot of different things but it is probably Nike Zoom fly 3 that has been used the most in recent years.


The best I know after a run are:
Pineapple and coconut smoothie and Easter marzipan :)


This is what I think of when I run:
I often envision competitive running when I train. Races I have run before and what part of the races I could have done better. I often also think of those who are a little better than me, and envision running from them next time there is competition :)


Instagram:
@paal_johnsen

THEA BÆKKEVOLD

AMBASSADOR

Age: 40


Residence: Muruvik near Trondheim

 

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon 2020: After several years of half marathons, next year I will try to push 10 km. Eight days later it will be the Berlin marathon! Guess if I'm looking forward to the fall of 2020?

 

Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon: I started with «10 for Grete» and loved the Oslo Marathon! Here was love at first sight! Since 2014, it has been a half marathon. In 2019, I unfortunately got DNF on a marathon due to illness, but took a "comfort 10s" to run on the blue mat and get the nice medal 🙂. I will return to the marathon in Oslo, the atmosphere on the track is fantastic and I would like to run the round twice. 2021… I'm coming for you, be ready!

 

Three words that describe me: Cheerful, bubbly and silly.

Instagram: @theabjoll

JEVI MAJID

AMBASSADOR

Age: 36

Residence: Nottingham / Oslo

Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon: Half Marathon 2018

Three words that describe me: Tough, Impatient and Kind

Instagram account: @jevisjourney

JANNE DAHLE

AMBASSADOR

Age: 29

Residence: Oslo

Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon: Half marathon twice, marathon twice.

Three words that describe me: Energetic, caring and happy.

Instagram: @Jannedah

HANNE ERIKSSON

AMBASSADOR

Age: 27 years

Residence: Jessheim

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon: 10km

Previous participation during the Oslo Marathon: 3 and 10km

Three words that describe me: Dedicated, energetic and loyal

The best I know after a workout is: A good, nutritious meal and a shower tastes extra good after a good workout. In the summer I love to be able to lie down on the tartan deck after a hard session, drink ice cold drinks and enjoy the sun.

This is what I think of when I run: Often my brain is quite "turned off" during training, and it is so nice with the relaxation training provides. During painful sessions with high intensity and maximum strength, I sometimes need a little extra motivation. Then I think that this is part of the "game" to become a better athlete, and then there is some pain.

Instagram: @hanneoverik

LISE LYSFJORD PETTERSEN

AMBASSADOR, "Marathon Mom"

Age: 48

Residence: Jar in Bærum (originally from Hamarøy in Nordland).

Distance during BMW Oslo Marathon 2020: Marathon + 10 km

Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon: Half marathon 4 times, marathon 3 times, 10 for Grete 2 times.

Three words that describe me: Cheerful, persevering and creative

Instagram: @Maratonmamma

THEA STENERSEN

AMBASSADOR

Age: 39

Residence: Oslo

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon 2019: 21 km and 10 km.

Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon: Participated since 2013. Started with 3 for everyone. Increased to 10 km and now there have been 2 half marathons.

Three words that describe me: Courageous, inclusive and positive

Instagram: @Theaahs

SEBASTIAN CONRAD HÅKANSSON

AMBASSADOR

Age: 32 years

Residence: Stokke

Previous participation during the Oslo Marathon:
Sebastian has run the Marathon distance every year since 2009, with the exception of 2017. He has completed the Oslo trip 4 times, and won this distance twice! 

Three words about Sebastian: Sociable, purposeful and (great) competitive instinct! 

Instagram : @sebconrad

ANNA TIEN NGUYEN-SKARET

AMBASSADOR

Age: 42

Residence: Skotbu (as my friends say)

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon 2021: The Oslo Triple

Three words that describe me: Lively, Curious, Strong

Instagram: @lopeoldemor

LINN RAVN

AMBASSADOR

Age: 43 years

Residence: Frogner in Sørum

Distance in the BMW Oslo Marathon: 10 for Grete in 2018 and 2019

Three words that describe me: Committed, determined and positive

Instagram: @runninglinnravn

MAXIMILIAN LADWIG

AMBASSADOR

Age: 21 years

Residence: Bergen

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon: Half marathon

Three words that describe me: Optimist, Perfectionist, Wannabe-Nordmann

Instagram: Maxathlon

LIV JUDGE

AMBASSADOR

Age: 32 years

Residence: Oslo

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon: I have run many long races in the past such as Ultrabirken, Xreid and OCC during the UTMB week, but this year I look forward to trying to push 10km!

Previous participation during the Oslo Marathon: My first marathon ever I ran in 2010 during the Oslo Marathon, and what a wild running experience it was!

Three words that describe me: Happy, social and energetic

Instagram: @fjellliv

JOSTEIN FJELD KAASA

AMBASSADOR

Age: 30 years

Residence: Risør

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon: Half marathon

Three words that describe me: Strong, creative, disciplined

Instagram: @the_norwegian_wildman

THOMAS KRUSE

AMBASSADOR

Age: 47

Residence: Stabekk

Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon 2020 : 21 km.

Previous participation in the Oslo Marathon: Marathon 2019.


Three words that describe me:

Purposeful, smiling, great competitive instinct.


Instagram:
@krusesfoto