Kvaløya Ski Marathon
22.03.2025 in Tromsø.
The cross country race will be in classic style. Everyone finishes at Straumsbukta School, with bus transport available back to Storelva (bus must be booked).
Race Program:
- 10:30 – 11:00 AM: Free start from Håkøybotn Bygdehus (Community hall)
- 11:00 AM:Mass start for 42 km at Sandnessund Cemetery, about 2.5 km north of Sandnessund Bridge, marked from road 863 towards Finnvika. Seeded runners at the front.
- 11:00 AM:Mass start for 21 km at Storelva Ski Stadium; recreational and competitive classes. Recreational participants start at the back of the mass start.
- 12:00 PM:Mass start for mini marathon in Straumsbukta.
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline is Sunday, March 9th at 11:59 PM. After this, all registration fees (except for ages 0-12) increase by NOK 100.
42 KM – Marathon:
Competitive classes for seniors from 21 years. Registration fee: Until 9/3: NOK 600. From 10/3: NOK 700.
21 KM – Half Marathon:
Competitive classes: recruits 13-14 and 15-16 years, and juniors 17-18 and 19-20 years.
NEW FROM 2025: Competitive class also for seniors from 21 years in the half marathon. No age-specific classes, only Women and Men.
Recreational 21 km from Storelva is suitable for everyone, including children under 13 – preferably accompanied by adults.
Recreational without timing can start between 10:00 and 10:30, or at the mass start at 11:00.
12 KM:
NEW FROM 2025: New recreational class 12 km, without timing. Start from Håkøybotn Community House at the drink station. Family-friendly route via Finnheia food station to Straumsbukta.
Registration fees: Until 9/3: 0-12 years: NOK 150. 13-20 years: NOK 350. 21 years and up: NOK 450. From 10/3: 0-12 years: NOK 150. 13-20 years: NOK 450. 21 years and up: NOK 550.
Mini Marathon:
We are organizing a Mini Marathon with start and finish in Straumsbukta. Mass start at 12:00 PM. Registration fee: NOK 150 (children 0-12 years, fixed low price until race day 😊).
License:
All runners from 13 years must have a valid license/ski insurance. According to NSF’s regulations, this is the responsibility of the participant/guardian. Participants who do not have an annual license must pay a one-time license fee. Those who do not have an annual license purchase a license at the same time as registration. NOTE! The license provides good insurance in case of injuries during the race.
Welcome to our ski festival on Kvaløya!
Best regards, the volunteer team at Sør-Kvaløya IL, the ski group, and Kvaløysletta Ski Team.
