Byløpet 2026

Byløpet begins in downtown Skien near Arkaden, with the event area located on the square outside the shopping center. This is Grenland’s largest city race and half marathon, offering 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon distances. Serious runners, casual runners, school groups, and families can participate on the same race day. The route circles Hjellevannet, providing runners with a city-center start and a loop through Skien’s lakeside areas. The event also includes Ibsens Barneløp for children aged 0-10, extending beyond a timed race for adults. Club runners from local and regional teams are present in the results, and the half marathon can be competitive. In a recent edition, the men’s winner finished in 1:16:42, with the second-place finisher just eight seconds behind.