Stavanger Marathon

The Stavanger Marathon Festival is a multi-distance road running event offering marathon, half‑marathon, 5 km, children’s races, and relay options, all starting and ending in the square in front of Stavanger Cathedral. The course travels through varied terrain — from urban streets to forest paths around Mosvatnet Lake, along both Hafrsfjord and Gandsfjorden, and on a mix of asphalt and runnable gravel surfaces — offering coastal views and serene lake scenery. The event is chip-timed, features hydration and nutrition stations, pacers, medical support and a post-race meal. It is organized with a friendly, festive atmosphere and strong volunteer support.

For runners planning a travel destination race, Stavanger also delivers local charm and sightseeing: run past landmarks such as Stavanger Cathedral and the “Swords in Rock” memorial; relax by Mosvatnet or explore Gamle Stavanger’s historic wooden houses. Nearby attractions include the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, scenic fjord cruises, hikes to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), and visits to surrounding beaches and regional culinary venues.