The Frozen Lake Marathon and Half Marathon is a unique running event, it's the only one we know about that is run entirely on water. Fortunately, the waters of the Tisela Fjord in Norway at the end March are frozen, so it's less challenging that it could be. But it's still a challenge. Running on snow and ice is a skill in itself but one that you can quickly master. It's one lap of the 21.1k course for the half-marathon or twice around if you running the full marathon. The Icebug Frozen Lake Ma…
The Frozen Lake Marathon and Half Marathon is a unique running event, it's the only one we know about that is run entirely on water. Fortunately, the waters of the Tisela Fjord in Norway at the end March are frozen, so it's less challenging that it could be. But it's still a challenge. Running on snow and ice is a skill in itself but one that you can quickly master.
It's one lap of the 21.1k course for the half-marathon or twice around if you running the full marathon. The Icebug Frozen Lake Marathon is limited to 500 runners of all abilities. Once you've mastered ice running you should be cover the distance quickly because this is the flattest race you'll ever run and an experience you’ll never forget.
Tisela Fjord ifjorden is located 819 meters above sea level in the Norwegian municipalities of Gol and Hemsedal, which is 200K north of Oslo.
For the most part, the ice on the lake is about 80 cm thick – with a carrying capacity up to 30 tons. The course is plotted by a support team of ice experts who monitor the lake closely in the days leading up to the event and throughout the race. For maximum safety the final course is laid out just days before the race starts. Among other things, the lake is used for testing vehicle tyres, emergency vehicles and drivers who want to test their skills in icy conditions, so it's not going to struggle to support the weight of 500 runners!
Transport from Oslo
We have a dedicated bus transfer that will take you from Oslo airport to the hotel Oset, the race HQ and your base throughout your four nights stay in NorwayÂ
Oset Hotel
All our clients and all other international tour groups, will be staying at the Oset Hotel, a typical rustic and very comfortable hotel close to the race start. All rooms have bathrooms ensuite and the hotel has a restaurant.
Full details are available at https://www.oset.no/
WEDNESDAY 22 MARCHÂ Make your way to Oslo and stay the night in this fascinating city (flights and overnight hotel not included)
THURSDAY 23 MARCHÂ If you arrived on Wednesday make your way to arrivals at Oslo airport to meet your Frozen Lake Marathon guide.
13:30 Bus transfer from Oslo Airport to Hotel Oset (www.oset.no)
17:30 Arrival at the hotel.
19:00 Dinner (pre-course, main and dessert)Â
FRIDAY 24 MARCHÂ
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
09:00 Snowmobile trip (optional at additional cost)
10:00 - 12:30 City Trip to Gol
13:00 - 14:30 Buffet Lunch
19:00 Transfer to Night Run (6K by bus)
19:30 The Frozen Lake Night Run, no timing, lit by torches on the lake (5km)
20:15 Transfer back to the hotel.
20:30 Frozen Lake Marathon Pasta Party (buffet)
SATURDAY 25 MARCH
07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
08:00 - 10:30 Shuttlebus transfers to race startÂ
08:30 Prestart for marathon runners with an estimated finish time of more than 4:30
10:00 Start of Frozen Lake Marathon
11:00 Start of Frozen Lake Half-MarathonÂ
13:30 Podium Ceremony Half-MarathonÂ
14:15 Podium Ceremony MarathonÂ
16:00 Cut off time all distancesÂ
Lunch on the ice/after finish (Hot local soup and bread)
19:00 The Frozen Lake Marathon Post race dinner (buffet)
SUNDAY 26 MARCHÂ
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
09:00 Dog Sledge trip (optional at additional cost)
11:00 Dog Sledge trip (optional at additional cost)
13:00 - 14:30 LunchÂ
19:00 DinnerÂ
Other optional activities: Walk on snow / cross country skiing / alpine skiing (some fees might apply)
Sunday is also a backup Raceday (if the weather and weather forecast is bad for Saturday and better for Sunday, the race director might move the race from Saturday to Sunday. Safety will always rank first and there will be no refunds offered if the race is cancelled due to weather
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MONDAY MARCH 27Â
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
Bus transfer from Gol to Oslo.
Early bus leaves at 09:30 - arrives at airport no later than 13:00
Late bus leaves at 12:30 - arrives at airport no later than 16:30
4-NIGHT PACKAGE including bus transfer to and from OSLO airport, 4 nights at hotel, all meals and your choice of Marathon or Half Marathon race entry. Â
Prices per person in UK£
4-night Tour based on single room basis £1049
4-night Tour based on twin bedded room basis £799
Deposit per person £350
Dog sledging £120 - (2022 price, 2023 TBC)
Non runner discount £125
Prices include bus transport to and from Oslo, local transportation to and from all races day, 4-night's accommodation, meals as per itinerary and entry to the Frozen Lake Marathon or Half Marathon.Â
For further information email 2:09 Events on info@209events.com
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