FROZEN LAKE MARATHON, April 12 2025

The coolest marathon You'll ever run!

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The coolest marathon You'll ever run!

Find your inner Elsa in the Frozen Lake Marathon – a running experience like no other.

Take part in an ice cold adventure on the lake Tisleifjorden in Norway, located
819 meters above sea level. The ice covering the lake is about 80cm thick and carries 30 tons – or 577 Eliud Kipchoges.

Finisher medal

All finishers receive this exclusive wooden medal after crossing the finish line.

The breathtaking course

Tisleifjorden in Norway is located
819 meters above sea level.

Open to everyone

Every step is taken on pure ice in this beautiful event, which is limited to 500 participants.

Prices and packages

YES, I WOULD LOVE TO PARTICIPATE, but what is included in the BIB, how to get there and where do I stay? (includes transfer and hotel options for domestic and international runners).

There are several options to attend the Frozen Lake Marathon.
Lets explain your options and what they include:

BIB only

Half marathon: 1400 NOK
Marathon: 1600 NOK

The price includes long sleeve official race shirt and medal. Warm Soup with bread after the race is served for all participants.

Weekend packages

Friday to Sunday, this includes BIB and Shake Out Run, Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday night dinner, Sunday breakfast. Also includes transfer from your hotel to the arena on raceday.

Our official weekend packages are Runner´s World Camp at GOLSETER FJELLSTUE (close to race arena) and PER´s HOTEL in GOL. Both are great choices for your Frozen Lake Marathon adventure.

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Transport

LOCAL TRANSFER ONLY – add this option if you arrive and leave Gol by train and have chosen the WEEKEND package.

BUS ONLY from Oslo and Gothenburg Friday – returning Sunday. If you add the bus option, you will arrive at our WEEKEND package hotels. You will then have all your transportation needs taken care of, to and from the arena.

4+ day international package

We recommend you travel with our international partners as they have an exclusive right to the four day packages – they will help you to fulfill your dream!

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Practical information

Getting here

The best way to get to the start is to reserve a seat on the official shuttle bus – operating between the official race hotel and the race arena.

Parking availability will be highly limited by the race area. There are a few parking spaces located close to the arena. Please equip your car with studded tires if you intend to drive to the starting area.

Read more about transportation

Bag service during the race

Participants will be able to drop one bag in the race area. Make sure your bag is clearly tagged at the top, before leaving it at the bag drop, to ensure a quick service when you collect it after the race. Please do not leave valuable items in your bag. While we do our best to keep your belongings safe, Icebug do not accept liability for lost belongings and valuables.

Changing facilities & toilets

Tents for changing will be provided in the race area. The changing facilities are very basic, and we recommended that you arrive dressed for the race.

There will be portaloo toilet facilities available.

Test run a pair of Icebug shoes

You will get the chance to borrow a pair of Icebugs for testing during the race. Our shoe testing tent offers all sizes in a few select models. Please note that the test shoes are limited and there is no guarantee that you will be able to borrow a pair or find the right size.

For safety reasons, participants must ensure that they wear studded shoes during Frozen Lake Marathon.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions about our events, please contact post@winterrun.com

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