Midnight Sun Marathon
The Midnight Sun Marathon is a road marathon held in Tromsø, Norway, located approximately 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Taking place annually in June near the summer solstice, it holds the distinction of being the world's northernmost AIMS-certified marathon. The full marathon's start and finish lines are situated in the city center. The course crosses the Tromsø Bridge two times, offering participants a route that combines city and island scenery instead of a basic out-and-back. The timing of the race is directly related to its name, as participants run under the midnight sun, with daylight persisting in Tromsø throughout the night. Established in 1990 and organized by the Midnight Sun Marathon Foundation, the event attracts a few thousand participants. Recent results indicate 1,537 finishers in the marathon. A Sami temporary dwelling has been utilized as a shelter during the event.
