The 17th mairaton was for the first time held with over 9000 participants. People of all ages from all over the country and many places around the world took part in celebrating a different national day.
The rules were simple, you could run where you wanted, when you wanted. The only rule was to implement on May 17.
Now the results are ready, and we see many strong times. The level has been high and it has been exciting to follow the lists as the results tick in.
3 x HURRA (3 km)
On the men's side, it was Tage Augustson from Varegg Fleridrett who took an early lead of 9:12, this stood for a good while, but was finally beaten by Trond Ørjan Eide from Storkmo with an average speed of 2:48 per kilometer. This resulted in a clear victory in the time of 8:24. Third place was won by Jon Fiva from Tyrving IL with a time of 9:37
On the women's side, it became smoother. There was a difference of 19 seconds between Sportsklubben Vidar runner Ida Marie Sirevåg Nordengen in the time 10:57 and Line Rivedal. Both kept a speed of less than 3:40 per kilometer. At 10:39 Rivedal wins this year's 3 x Hooray. Third place went to Johanne Lægran from Sportsklubben Vidar.
STRAWBERRY MILA
The winner on the men's side was the Italian Francesco Bazzanella in the time 31:47, a very strong time. Bazzanella completed the race in Belgium and won ahead of Tage Morken Augustson by 9 small seconds. In the back seat, Ole Henrik Stølen followed with a time of 32:44.
Of the girls, it was Siren Amelia Seiler who won in the time 34:55, 42 seconds ahead of Line Rivedal who won this year's 3 kilometers. Silje Eklund from Totenåsen Løp took third place, 59 seconds behind Seiler.
HALF MARATHON
There was a lot of excitement associated with the half marathon distance, where Sondre Nordstad Moen was registered. But unfortunately Moen had to retire just minutes before he had planned to run, due to stomach problems.
In less than a minute, the first 4 runners parted in this very even «starting field». The winning time was a strong 1:10:47 by Oslostudentenes IK's runner Jørgen Korum. Only 7 seconds faster than Johan-Jørgen Lindgaard Strømberg from Sportsklubben Vidar, and 22 seconds faster than the third place that went to Tony Gjerde from Bøler IF.
Sylvia Nordskar was the fastest girl in a half marathon. The time 1:22:16 secured the victory ahead of Lise Borgen-Johansen. The difference was 1 minute and 16 seconds. Third place went to Tjalveløperen, Lisbeth Pedersen in the time 1:27:33.
MARATHON
An old acquaintance of the Oslo Marathon, former winner of the Oslo Triple, Sebastian Conrad Håkansson wins the 17th marathon marathon distance in the time 2:26:26, only 19 seconds faster than Sportsklubben Vidars runner Rolf Steier. According to Sebastian's punishment, this was his personal marathon. The session was conducted in Orkanger. Link directly to the winning session HERE. There were quite big differences in the top 10 with almost 42 minutes from first place to 10th place. Third place went to Dag Ådne Harlevoll who finished 3:36 behind Håkansson.
It was even between first and second place in the marathon ladies class as well. 20 seconds separates when the final result list is available. Marit Engeseth led with a time of 3:08:42, but eventually had to see herself passed by Asta Ellingvåg with a time of 3:08:22. Third place went to Kjersti Ervik, who finished 11:26 behind the winner.
THE TRIPLE
In total, there were 30 people who were registered for the longest distance triple which consists of 73.3km (10km + 21km + 42km). On the men's side, it was Yngve Øyeflaten from Voss IL who ran away with the victory in the time 5:58:43. He ran around Granvinsvatnet in Granvin municipality, Voss. Of the women, it was Siw B. Nicolaisen who ran away with the victory in the superior time of 7:27:00.
WHEELCHAIR
Ingrid Djupskås completed Jordbærmila wheelchair on a roundabout outside Halden in the time 2:25:31. On the men's side, Jonas Løkken ran away with the victory in the impressive time of 38:15.
For a complete list of results, click here.
DRAW
In addition to the fact that all 1st places have received prizes, we have also drawn 10 lucky, random winners among everyone who participated and registered their time.
The lucky winners are:
- Hanne Sigstad
- Ida Slorafoss
- Kristine Sparre Knudsen
- Per Morten Skog Paulsen
- Elisabeth Nesttun Øyen
- Frode Braaten
- Miriam Heimstad
- Arild Aurebekk
- Johan Nygaard
- Mimi Amundsen
Everyone is contacted by e-mail, and will receive their prizes in the mail.
