Bodø Run Festival 2026

About the Event

Bodø Run Festival: Quick to reach, easy to run!

Bodø Run Festival invites runners of all levels to experience the joy of running in a vibrant, urban setting that's easy to access.

Located in the heart of Bodø, the festival offers unmatched convenience for participants traveling from afar. Simply land in Bodø, take a short walk, and you’re ready to line up at the starting point.

The course winds through the city, offering a flat, accessible route perfect for both beginners and seasoned runners aiming for a personal best. Whether you're racing for speed or just soaking up the atmosphere, the festival promises a fun and inclusive experience for everyone.

After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with opportunities to enjoy the city’s lively culture and stunning surroundings.

Bodø Run Festival is for everyone—fast or new, young or seasoned—because running should be as dynamic and welcoming as the city itself. Compact, convenient, and full of energy, this is a running event you won’t want to miss.

Welcome to Bodø Run Festival!

Find all practical information on our website!

Races Offered

10 km - 👶🧑‍🎓 Youth under 16 or Student - Solo

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$500.00

10 km - 🔥Fire Bird - Duo - Team Captain

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$1100.00

10 km - 🔥Fire Bird - Solo

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$600.00

10 km Relay - 🔥Fire Bird - Relay - Team Captain

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$1800.00

5 km - 👶🧑‍🎓 Youth under 16 or Student - Solo

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$300.00

5 km - 🔥 SOLO

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$400.00

Half marathon - 👶🧑‍🎓 Youth under 16 or Student - Solo

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 16K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$600.00

Half marathon - 🔥Fire Bird - Solo

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$700.00

Half marathon - 🔥Fire Bird- Duo - Team Captain

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$1200.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Bodø.

thermostat Temperature

12.3° / 18.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.3° / 16.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

80.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

04:32

nightlight Sunset

21:38

About Bodø

Learn more about the host city, Bodø.

Bodø is the seat of Nordland county in Norway. With more than 50,000 inhabitants, it is the second largest city in Northern Norway, on a peninsula facing the open sea, and infamously windy. The road and railway come in via Fauske.