Races Marathon · Oslo, Norway
Oslo Marathon
Oslo Marathon is a rolling marathon in Oslo, Norway, held each September. Two laps from Rådhusplassen along the fjord past Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress and the Opera House, with the main climb through Frognerparken. Early autumn, typically cool, around 9-16C. The rises around Oslo are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Page rebuilt 2026-09-30 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early autumn, typically cool, around 9-16C.
Racing this course well
Two laps from Rådhusplassen along the fjord past Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress and the Opera House, with the main climb through Frognerparken.
The rises around Oslo are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Pick your goal for Oslo
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Oslo Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
Everything above stays free and complete — this is an optional next step, not a paywall.
Asked often
- When is the Oslo Marathon?
- It is held each September in Oslo, Norway. Check the official Oslo Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Oslo Marathon course flat?
- Two laps from Rådhusplassen along the fjord past Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress and the Opera House, with the main climb through Frognerparken.
- How should I train for the Oslo Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Oslo Marathon: rolling terrain, September conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Oslo build.
Not sure what to target? Predict your marathon time from a recent race →
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Build for Oslo — around your actual life
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