MARATHON

Distance

Ca. 42 km

Elevation

Ca. 1300 m

Surface

40 km trail, 1 km gravel, 1 km asphalt

Aid Stations

After ca. 16 km and 32 km

Bygdin

Start and finish

Bus back and forth Beitostølen - Bygdin

Transport

UTMB Index

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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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