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:
Employees
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
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!
Information
Address
Bislett Stadium
Entrance 1
Louisesgate 1
0168 Oslo
Our events
Newsletter
© 2022 Oslo Marathon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Age: 21 years
Residence: Bergen
Distance during the BMW Oslo Marathon: Half marathon
Three words that describe me: Optimist, Perfectionist, Wannabe-Nordmann
Instagram: Maxathlon
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
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
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
