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Kongsvinger Maraton

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Kongsvinger, Innlandet, Norway

calendar_today 01 Aug, 2026

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Kongsvinger Maraton

About the Event

Discover the welcoming atmosphere and pristine forest trails at the Kongsvinger Skogsmaraton on Saturday, August 1st, 2026. As Innlandet's only and Norway's second-oldest forest marathon, this beloved event offers a classic Nordic running experience with distances for everyone, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and a kids' run. The course guides you through beautiful, serene woodland paths, perfect for both achieving a personal best and enjoying a day of community and nature. Known as "Norges hyggeligste maraton" (Norway's most cozy marathon), it combines friendly competition with a truly authentic Norwegian feel. Secure your spot for a heartwarming and challenging run in the heart of the Østlandet forests.

Races Offered

Marathon

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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10:00

4.2 km

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 4.2K

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11:30

10 km

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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12:00

Half Marathon

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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13:00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature
10.7° / 18.5°
wb_sunny Feels like
8.8° / 16.5°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 28m
water_drop Avg rainfall
4.1 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
9.9 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
humidity_mid Humidity
78.6%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:27
nightlight Sunset
21:02

About Kongsvinger

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Kongsvinger is a city in Hedmark, Norway situated on both sides of the river Glomma, where the south-flowing river takes a sharp northwestward turn.

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