Public Celebration in Mørkvedmarka

Mørkved – On Saturday, 21 March, Marcialonga takes place, accompanied by a large, free public celebration in Mørkvedmarka near Nord Universitet.

Spectators can look forward to activities, competitions, prize ceremonies, a live DJ, pyro effects, and an electric atmosphere in the forest northeast of Campus Mørkved, at the sprint section of the course.

Program

10:00 – Fanzone opens with music by DJ Novak
10:15 – The Golden Egg Hunt begins (competition)
10:55 – Preparations for the first sprint
11:30 – Student Sprint (competition)
12:00 – Skiers pass through the fanzone for the second time

UKA x Marcialonga

The grand finale of this year’s student festival UKA, taking place in Bodø from 12–21 March 2026, will be held in connection with Marcialonga Arctic and the public celebration in the fanzone.

There are rumours of both a Golden Egg Hunt and a physical challenge competition with fantastic prizes.

Nord University x Marcialonga

Marcialonga Bodø and Nord University are official partners, and this collaboration will be particularly visible in the fanzone. More information will be announced soon.