About Maratonkarusellen
Welcome to Bergen – the City of Marathons …
… and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Bergen is "heaven on earth" for runners. Not too hot in the summer and a mild climate during the winter. Even at wintertime, the tracks may free from snow and ice.
For other races in our district – have a look at
www.db.kondis.no, the race calendar site of the Norwegian Association for Endurance Sports
Kondis. On this site you will also find a
collection of articles from past races with many pictures from the course. The races are organized by a group of passionate runners, the atmosphere is informal and friendly.
The main race course follows a former railway track most of the way. The surface is asphalt, not too steep hills and beautiful surroundings. It is a half marathon course which is run twice for a full marathon. The course is entered in
MapMyRun.com where you will see both the map and the elevation curve.
This course is used for all races except for Bergen Skogsmaraton- Bergen Forest Marathon.
Food and drink
There is water, sports drink, bananas etc along the route as indicated on the map, approximately 4 km between each depot.
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Maratonkarusellen nr. 37 - 1.
run 2013 |
21,098 - 42,195 |
| 23.02.2013 |
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Maratonkarusellen nr. 38 - 2.
run 2013 |
21,098 - 42,195 |
| 06.04.2013 |
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Maratonkarusellen nr. 39 - 3.
run 2013, Bergen Ultra, NM 100 KM |
21,098 - 100,000 |
| 17.08.2013 |
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Maratonkarusellen nr. 40 - 4.
run 2013 Bergen Skogsmaraton |
8,439 - 42,195 |
| 19.10.2013 |
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Maratonkarusellen nr. 41 - 5.
run 2013, Bergen Maraton |
21,098 - 42,195 |
| 07.12.2013 |
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Maratonkarusellen nr. 42 - 6.
run 2013 |
21,098 - 42,195
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PrizesSouvenir prizes (engraved drinking glasses) for all finishers, special prizes (cups and/or money) for the best runners and more prizes to randomly selected finishers.
In addition we offer a special cup for those who run five races during the year - see the picture on the front page "5 on Bergen ground".
Location and facilities
(Except Bergen Skogsmaraton/ Bergen Forest Marathon): The race is starting and finishing at Fana Stadion, 12 km from the centre of Bergen and 6 km from Bergen Airport. Fana stadion is the location for
- Race and chip handout
- Payment and registration
- Valuable/luggage deposit
- Showers
- Café
- Prize ceremony
- Parking
Waivers of responsibility
Please note that our races are strictly non commercial. We cannot help you with invitation letter or visa to Norway, nor pay for your travel, hotel etc.
Start times and fees 2012 (Except Bergen Skogsmaraton/ Bergen Forest Marathon):
100 km starts at 09.00 am. NOK 500.-
1.5 marathon starts at 11.00 am. NOK 500.-
½ and 1/1 marathon starts at 12.00 mid day. NOK 300.- and 350.- respectively.
Bergen Skogsmaraton starts at 11.00
In addition, there is a chip rental fee of NOK 50. If you already have an
Emit chip, you can use it, in that case we need your chip number (7 digits) before the race.
If you are a member Kondis (Norwegian association of endurance sports), you get a reduced registration fee.
Example: You are running half marathon, register in advance and want to rent a chip:
Total amount to be paid: NOK 300+50=350. Age limits and -grouping
Half marathon runners have to be older than 16 years or turning 16 within the calendar year. The age limit for longer distances (including marathon) is 18 years.
Age groups: 16-17, 18-19, 20-22, 23-24, 35-39 and 5 year groups thereafter – men and women. The year of birth (not date of birth) determines the age group.
Registration
Advance registration within Tuesday before race day, 19.00 (7.00 PM), Norwegian time
You may also register on the race day, up until 20 minutes before start, against an additional fee of NOK 150.-
- Which race (race date) you are registering for
- The distance you intend to run
- Your name
- Year of birth
- Nationality
- If applicable, the name of your club, and whether you are a member of Kondis.
You will get an e-mail back confirming your entry.
Payment information:
You can pay cash when you pick up the race number, or pay by bank transfer in advance. If you pay on race day, please note that we accept cash only.
Bank transfer may be done min. 10 days before the race to
DNB NOR BANK ASA, 0021, Norway
Swift/BIC-kode:DNBANOKK
IBAN NO7534112738500
Account no 34112738500
Account name Friidrettsklubben Bfg Fana v/Maratonkarusellen
Mail address for Maratonkarusellen:
BFG Fana
v/Maratonkarusellen
Box 99 , Rådal
N-5857 Bergen
Norway
How to get there
From the airport: You will find buses leaving outside the main entrance of the airport about every 15 minutes (www.flybussen.no).
From the city center: For updated information, use the search function on
Skyss.no and fill in as shown and press SØK:
We recommend leaving town two and a half hours before the start, to allow for registration, changing and warming up.
For other transport enquiries, please call 177 or the reception desk of your hotel.
Hotels
The Airport bus stops at the central bus station, and after that at the main hotels in Bergen. Ask the driver. There are a lot of cheap motels etc. not far away from the bus station, whereas the hotels near the race are all business hotels. The hotels nearest to the airport and race location are
Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport (our sponsor -walking distance from the airport).
Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg (2 km from Fana stadion)
Bergen Airport Scandic (3 km from Fana stadion)
Thon Hotel Bergen Airport (3 km from Fana stadion)
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