MARATHON

Distance

Ca. 42 km

Elevation

Ca. 1300 m

Surface

40 km trail, 1 km gravel, 1 km asphalt

Aid Station

After ca. 16 km and 32 km

Start and finish

Bygdin

Friday 31.07 - 10:00

Start time

Transport

Bus back and forth Beitostølen - Bygdin

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JTR MARATHON

This Marathon route begins at Bygdin, sharing the initial mountain segment with the Ultra towards Seksin. Runners reach the turnaround point at Yksendalsbu (halfway), aided by stations at Skamdalen 16 km and Olevegen 32 km. The demanding return journey includes a scenic deviation via Skjetning, following the majestic Olefjorden. A final ascent near the Bitihorn parking lot precedes a fast final sprint, delivering runners back to the Bygdin finish line.

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A man trail running in a mountainous landscape with a lake, wearing black athletic clothing and carrying a backpack.

Not anyone can run a marathon in the mountains, can you?

Download the GPX file or join to strava group to find out for yourself if got what it takes to complete the JTR Marathon 2026!

GPX FILE