Smøla halvmaraton - Norges vakreste halvmaraton 2026

Norges vakreste halvmaraton takes place in the summer on Smøla, an island municipality on Norway’s west coast. The half marathon is the main event, with 10 km, 5 km, and children’s races offered on the same program. It is a limited event with 300 places available, and the field filled before the start. The half marathon had 177 registered runners, the 10 km had 109, the 5 km had 20, and approximately 100 children participated in the kids’ race. The race begins and ends in Hopen, with a turn at Veidholmen, and includes an additional loop before the finish. The course is flat asphalt, crossing islands and skerries. Verjeskiftet bridge marks the highest point, allowing for a fast course if the weather is favorable. With sunny conditions around 20-25C, runners achieved significantly faster half-marathon times compared to the previous edition. Strong performances were also noted in the 10 km and 5 km races.