What are paraclasses?
In 2010, the Oslo Maraton created separate classes for people with disabilities, with separate classes for women and men. This was done following an initiative from the blind and visually impaired in Team RP .
A regular feature associated with 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 Aancer. Every year, Team RP invites between 30 and 50 sports and cultural personalities to join as guides, where RP participants and their guide run to promote Acitve Against Cancer.
Are you a para participant?
Para athletes are people with mobility, vision, hearing and/or other functional impairments ( Ref. NIF's strategy for para sports ). People within these target groups can participate in our para classes.
During the DNB Oslo Maraton, participants can choose between the distances 10 for Grete, half marathon and marathon. We also have a racing distance for wheelchair users, 10 km Racing! Read more about all the distances here .
Information for para participants
Click on what you want to know more about in the list below.
Sign up
Registration Para classes and wheelchair racing: Register here
We ask that you carefully read our terms and conditions before signing up.
According to the Consumer Purchase Act, the purchase of a an entry to the race is binding and non-refundable. Please read more information about this on the Consumer Council's website .
Distances
Wheelchair Racing
As a wheelchair user, you can participate in our racing distance; Wheelchair Racing 10 km.
Paraclasses
As a para participant, you can take part in separate para classes of 10 for Grete, Half Marathon and Marathon.
For safety reasons, it is not possible to participate in wheelchairs in these distances. We are working to be able to offer this, but unfortunately we are not open for this as of today.
Prices
DNB Oslo Maraton offers starting places for NOK 250* for those participating in our para classes and wheelchair racing.
*Administration fee (35 NOK) and one-time license (max 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. Wondering what a license is? Read more here
Do you need a guide?
If you need assistance in finding a guide, please contact us at info@oslomaraton.no , please mark the email "Guide Para Participant", and we will help you.
Accessibility at the arena
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 standing next to the finish line, and they will show you the way to the tent. In 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. There is also a HC toilet at the tent for para participants only.
Check the map in the next tab to find your way.
Map arena and course
In the map below you can see an overview of the arena at Rådhusplassen and the course. Here you can select "Para participants" in the menu in the left corner, and choose what you want to see in the map of the arena.
More information
For more information about where to pick up your start number, how to find your way to the arena or other questions regarding the event, please read our participant information .
If you have any questions regarding registration for the para class or your participation, please send us an email at info@oslomaraton.no .
Train with us at Bislett
SK Vidar and Oslo Maraton have a large and active training group for para-athletes with weekly joint training sessions at Bislett Stadium.
The training group is for anyone who wants to participate in paratraining, both para participants and volunteer companions. There is training every Wednesday, and the session starts with running and ends with strength and balance training, and it is adapted to all levels. At each training, guides are offered to the blind/impaired and others who need this.
If you want to participate, either as an athlete or as a guide, please contact Håkon Gisholt: hakongis@gmail.com
You can also join this Facebook group to get more information about other activities the participants are involved in.
Wednesdays every week
WHAT: Para training (running and strength)
WHERE: Bislett Stadium
WHEN: 19:15-20:40
To participate you need to email Håkon Gisholt: hakongis@gmail.com
Every other Wednesday
WHAT: Cardio and strength training for wheelchair users
WHERE: Bislett stadium
WHEN: Every other Wednesday
STARTUP: Start-up date for 2026 coming soon!
All wheelchair users are welcome to participate in Para Training at Bislett Stadium with our ambassador Hanne Eriksson.
These workouts consist of a mix of fitness and strength training for all levels that can be adapted to each individual participant. Bislett Stadium is reserved for para-training only during this period.
There is no registration, just show up if you want to join. We have a Facebook group where we will post information about the training, join the group HERE .
If you have a guide, they are also very welcome to join us.
Do you have any questions or would you like a guide? Please contact us by email: Hanne Eriksson – hanneoverik@hotmail.com or Mikkel Trøstheim – mikkel@oslomaraton.no