Bodø - Norway
09.03.2024
Experience a spectacular ski marathon in northern Norwegian nature
Race Information
Updated 06.03.24
Start time
10 km: Skihytta 12:00
20 km: Bjørndalslisletta 14:00
46 km: Bestemorenga 12:00
Bus transport to starting area
Buses will depart from Kongens gate, at Posthusgården (finishing area)
09:30 – 10:45
Shuttle buses departing from city center to starting area
10:30
Bus nr. 1 and 2 departing to 10 km start (Skihytta)
12:30
Bus nr. 1, 2 and 3 departing to 20 km start (Bjørndalslisletta)
Every participant is requested to take buses to starting area
Starting number/Bib number
Can be collected at the raceoffice at Storgata 16, at the end of Glasshuset (former Gulating shop)
Thursday: 15 – 20
Friday: 08 – 20
Saturday: 08 – 20
Baggage transportation
Baggage is to be delivered at the starting area and will be transported to finishing area.
Waxing – tips
Frequently updated waxing tips from Swix will be posted on Thursday afternoon. See more here.
We recommend to also follow Sport1 and Sportshuset for tips and waxing service before raceday.
There will be manned waxing stations along the race-course (46- and 20km). Here you can be assisted with adjusting the skis.
More information
All information will be posted on the event home page: www.arcticmarcialonga.no
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Good luck and have a good trip!
Audience Information
Updated 08.03.24
We hope as many as possible find their way to Rådhusparken on Saturday.
The arena production starts at 13:00, well before the elite crosses the finish line. The audience can follow the race live on the big screen, and a delightful selection of hot and cold food and drinks will be sold by Thon Hotel Skagen and the Local Food Network "Ækte."
From 17:30, there will be concerts on the outdoor stage.
Schedule
Start announcer service;
Bestemorenga 11:15
Opening speech 11:45
NRK broadcast starts 11:50
Start arena production,
Rådhusparken 13:00
Flower ceremony 14:15
Award ceremony 16:00
Doors open for the festival 16:30
Concert times
Ann Iren Hansen 18:30
Vidar Vang & Bandet 19:30
DJiDJa and Ramona 21:30
Area emptied 23:00
Fan Zones
We welcome you to our Fan Zones in Bodømarka. This will be a Kollen Sunday and the creative madness we know from the Tour de France combined. Each Fan Zone has its unique character and caters to different target groups.
Fan Zone Høglia/Vanntårnet
This will be the gathering place for students from Nord University. Additionally, it will be exciting to see who wins the sprint competition Zipcar Carpool Sprint Prize.
Fan Zone Junkerfjellet
Junkerfjellet is the fantastic viewpoint. An extra element of excitement is also in play at the top: Who will win the Sparebanken Nord-Norge Climbing Prize?
Fan Zone Skarmoen/Skihytta
The ski cabin has an open café, and as usual, there will be the sale of coffee, waffles, juice, and the legendary oat punch. The ski cabin opens at 11:00.
Parking
There will be no parking along Soløyvannsveien or at the entrance to Bestemorstua.
Welcome to a spectacular ski marathon, with start and finish in Rådhusparken, right in the center of Bodø.
This will be a ski fest out of the ordinary, boasting both urban surroundings and overwhelming Nordic nature. The track is designed to be accessible to everyone – from the ordinary skiing enthusiast to the elite athlete. An elevation of 850 meters still ensures a tough, but fair competition.
Compact event
The centre of the race is in Rådhusparken in Bodø in Bodø Centre. This implies a unique opportunity to carry out a compact event. The participants can walk from the city´s hotels to the start, and accordingly it is a short walk back to the showers after completed race. We offer a large lavvo (traditional Sami tent) with catering in the middle of the park, and from the mobile stage we offer music and other cultural elements the entire afternoon and evening.
Registration Closed
Marcialonga Arctic Ski Race uses services from EQ-timing for registration.
You can register in the following distances/categories:
Group entry
Do you want to registrate a large group for Marcialonga Arctic Ski Race?
Please contact us at:
post@maras.no
The race
Welcome to a spectacular ski marathon, with finish in Rådhusparken, right in the center of Bodø.
This will be a ski event out of the ordinary, boasting both urban surroundings and the best that the nature of Northern Norway has to offer. The course is designed to be accessible to everyone, from the ordinary ski enthusiast to the elite athlete. However, a vertical difference of 850 meters ensures that it will be a challenging and fair competition. The race starts at 12:00 (elite starts first, and other classes follow continuously). The race will be broadcast live on NRK 1 from 12:00 to 15:00.
We offer the following distances:
46 km (see trail map/profile)
20 km (start at Bjørndalslisletta - finish at Rådhusparken)
10 km (start at Bestemorenga - finish at Rådhusparken)
Ski Classics
Marcialonga Arctic Ski Race is part of the Ski Classics Challengers Series. This implies a collaboration with Ski Classics on TV-production and participation from the Ski Classics Pro Tour teams.
Events
Sustainability
A compact arrangement is a good starting point for our focus on sustainability. This means that we do not need to facilitate polluting transport to and from the start and finish area. We also emphasize responsible waste management.
We want skiing in the future, and therefore emphasize environmentally conscious choices.
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