Høst Perseløpet Maraton

Høst Perseløpet Maraton takes place at Ås skole, approximately 45 minutes from Oslo S, offering 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon, and 50 km distances. The event centers on the Norwegian concept of “pers,” meaning a personal best; participants aim to improve their own times. The course is fast, flat, AIMS-certified, and approved by the Norwegian Athletics Federation, with measurements for all Perseløpet distances. It accommodates both elite runners seeking fast times and recreational runners aiming for personal improvement. The route consists of a 2633.8 m circuit, meaning longer races are completed through repeated laps. This setup simplifies pacing and allows half marathon and marathon runners to place their own drinks and food. The race provides live online results within one second of finishing, free participant photos, and lists of runners achieving personal bests. Typically, 30-40% of runners improve their best times, with some editions seeing up to 70%. Finishers receive a medal, bib pickup is self-service, and free parking is available near the start and finish.