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 in March are frozen, so it's less challenging that it could be. But it's still a considerable challenge. Running on ice is a skill in itself but one that you can quickly master with the right footwear. The race is one lap of the 21.1k course for the half-marathon or twice around if you are running the full marat…
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 in March are frozen, so it's less challenging that it could be. But it's still a considerable challenge. Running on ice is a skill in itself but one that you can quickly master with the right footwear.
The race is one lap of the 21.1k course for the half-marathon or twice around if you are running the full marathon. The Icebug Frozen Lake Marathon is limited to 500 runners of all abilities. Once you've mastered ice running - you can try it on the Friday evening shake out 5K - you should be able to cover the distance at close to your usual pace because this is the flattest race you'll ever run.
The race location atTisela 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 80cm 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 to and from Oslo airport to the hotel Oset, the race HQ and your base throughout your four-night stay in Norway
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 that mostly accommodates skiing groups during the winter season. The rooms are basic but have bathrooms ensuite and the hotel has a restaurant where all the meals are taken. It also has a bar and a shop where you can buy snacks and souvenirs, the hotel also has a leisure pool, some indoor games facilities and an external sauna (available at additional cost). As this is the official race hotel there is shuttle between the hotel and all activities over the weekend including the race and the Friday evening shake out run. There are no shops of other facilities close to the hotel and the town of Gol is 15 minutes away by bus.
Full details are available at https://www.oset.no/
WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH- Make your way to Oslo and stay the night in this fascinating Nordic city (flights and overnight hotel not included)
THURSDAY 18 MARCH - If you arrived on Wednesday make your way to arrivals at Oslo Gardermoen airport to meet your Frozen Lake Marathon guide. If you are arriving today make sure your flight arrives before 12:30 to clear customs and make the last transfer. Note that if your flight arrives after midday today (12:30pm) you will not be able to take the official transfer and you will be responsible for making your own way to Hotel Oset. It is a difficult journey without the transfer.
12:30 First bus transfer from Oslo Airport to Hotel Oset (www.oset.no) It is around four hours by road to the town of Gol, which is close to the hotel, but there will be a comfort stop along the way where you can also buy snacks and refreshments. There is a second transfer at 14:30, which will arrive in time for dinner at the hotel.
17:30 Arrival at the hotel.
19:00 Dinner (pre-course, main and dessert)
FRIDAY 19 MARCH
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
09:00 Snowmobile trip (optional at additional cost) Returns at 13:00
13:00 - 14:30 Buffet Lunch
15:00 Transfer to Shake Out Run on the lake (6K by bus)
18:00 Frozen Lake Shake Out Night Run - no timing just a fun run to test your kit and try out those shoes
19:30 Transfer back to the hotel.
20:30 Frozen Lake Marathon Pasta Party (buffet)
SATURDAY 20 MARCH
07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
08:00 - 10:30 Shuttle bus transfers to race start
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-Marathon
13:30 Podium Ceremony Half-Marathon
14:15 Podium Ceremony Marathon
16:00 Cut off time all distances
Lunch on the ice/after finish (Hot local soup and bread)
19:00 The Frozen Lake Marathon Post race dinner (buffet)
SUNDAY 21 MARCH
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
08:30 Dog Sledge trip (optional at additional cost) Returns at 12:30
13:00 - 14:30 Lunch
19:00 Dinner
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 22 MARCH
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
Bus transfer from Oset Hotel to Oslo Airport.
Early bus transfer leaves at 08:30 - arrives at airport no later than 12:30
Late bus transfer leaves at 13:30 - arrives at airport no later than 17:30
4-NIGHT PACKAGE includes bus transfer to and from OSLO airport, 4 nights at the hotel, all meals and your choice of Marathon or Half Marathon race entry.
Prices per person in UK (£)
4-night Tour based on single room basis - £1229
4-night Tour based on twin/double bedded room basis - £929
PRICES ARE PER PERSON
YOU NEED TWO PEOPLE IN YOUR BOOKING TO ACCESS THE TWIN OR DOUBEL PRICES. IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING ALONE THE SINGLE PRICE APPLIES.
For those who have their own race entry, or are non-runners or supporters there is a £100 discount from the above prices to join the tour.
Deposit per person- £350
Non runner discount- £225
Optional Extras - There is limited availabiity for Dog Sledging and Snowmobiling and is available on first come first serve basis and the activities are dependent on snow conditions in the days before and after the race.
Dog sledging £140
Snowmobile £130
Package prices
Includes
WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE. TRAVEL INSURANCE SHOULD PROTECT YOUR DEPOSIT OR ANY OTHER PAYMENTS IF YOU CANCEL THE TRIP DUE TO INJURY, ILLNESS OR UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. WE DO NOT REFUND DEPOSITS AND WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL YOUR TRIP AFTER IT IS CONFIRMED.
For further information email 2:09 Events on info@209events.com
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