Norway’s Oldest Marathon! Trondheim Marathon began on November 2, 1969, as a student marathon with 12 male finishers. The following year, 15 men participated. By 1975, there were 39 participants, and in 1982, 45 runners plus a recreational class with 23 participants. In 1983, the newspaper reported that over 300 …
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Norway’s Oldest Marathon! Trondheim Marathon began on November 2, 1969, as a student marathon with 12 male finishers. The following year, 15 men participated. By 1975, there were 39 participants, and in 1982, 45 runners plus a recreational class with 23 participants. In 1983, the newspaper reported that over 300 runners completed the marathon. Trondheim Marathon is the oldest marathon in Norway and has been held continuously since its inception. The event was originally organized by the students at NTH in collaboration with the Marathon Club, later by the Marathon Club alone, and then by Nidelv I.L. Since 2011, Nidelv I.L. has partnered with the Corporate Sports Association in Mid-Norway under the Trondheim Weekend umbrella. In 2015, support from Trondheim Weekend ceased, and Nidelv I.L. and the Corporate Sports Association took over the full responsibility for organizing the event.
The main focus of Trondheim Marathon is public health. It aims to be an event for everyone. We want to support participants by providing them with tools to succeed throughout the entire year. Running courses, lectures, nutrition talks, events, and training arenas are offered — all while encouraging participants to reach their annual fitness goal.
The course is designed around the city center, allowing both runners and spectators to experience Trondheim in the best possible way. We are proud of the new route, which is not only beautiful but also highly spectator-friendly.
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