Bodøstafetten begins at noon in Maskinisten, Bodø, Nordland. It is an eight-stage relay designed for mixed teams. The legs are varied: some are flat, some short, some quicker, and some longer, allowing a team to include runners with different speeds and experience levels.
The atmosphere is informal, with the race intended for people who want to run together and enjoy themselves. Participants can wear normal running shoes and training clothes, or costumes. The brightly colored relay batons match this playful style, making the handoffs part of the enjoyment.