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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Midnight Sun Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Oslo Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Midnight Sun Marathon
Tromsø, Norway
Race B
Oslo Marathon
Oslo, Norway
Date
Expected June 2027
Expected September 2027
Month
Jun
Sep
Location
🇳🇴 Tromsø, Norway
🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
310 m
▲
195 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Summer · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
7–15°C
7–15°C
Conditions
Arctic June — midnight sun, cool and clear or possible rain
Nordic September — fresh and often clear, crisp morning air
Humidity
55–70%
60–75%
Wind
10–25 km/h fjord variable
10–20 km/h fjord breeze
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