Norvegia·2026

Ålesund

Ålesund's running routes climb steeply from the coast into surrounding fells; Storehornet 497 and the Sula fell races (Vardeløpet fjelløp, Sulahinderet) dominate the local scene with sustained elevation gain through moorland. Cyclists face Atlantic headwinds and rolling terrain through the archipelago, with the NTNUI TriSprinten cycling leg (25.75km) a standard benchmark for endurance on these exposed roads. Winter running and cycling are cold and wet, but summer offers long daylight for training across Ålesund's compact, hilly footprint.