August 26th
Oppdal Fjellmaraton
Mountain Marathon
Would you attend a mountain marathon in one of Norway’s most famous mountain ranges, Trollheimen? Oppdal Fjellmaraton offers a unique path with 80% of the trail crossing the tree line.
The trail runs on a technical path through the mountain area of Trollheimen and offers a beautiful mountain terrain. With a steady increase you’ll be working your way up the mountain, creating a solid challenge alongside a truly unique experience.
We have a fixed number of spots available for the distances Dynafit 42 km and Dynafit 22 km. Make sure to secure your spot early as these distances tend to fill up quickly.
The finish line for all distances is in the center of Oppdal, following activities and an amazing atmosphere for both participants and spectators.
Distanser
11 km - 700 eg.
Timekeeping and trim
«Fjellmila» 11 km is suitable for both the active athlete, as a family activity and for the everyday active person.
This distance normally gathers a large variety of runners on the start line – from the Norwegian champion of fell running, the fit youth and the ones participating just for the fun of it.
The recommended age limit is 10 years of age. Children under the age of 13 should be accompanied by an adult.
Youth classes from 12-15 years of age.
Mandatory bus to the start line for all participants.
22 km - 1100 eg.
Timekeeping
Dynafit 22 km is the half-marathon every participant will find themselves proud of after crossing the finish line.
The distance takes you through a 22 km beautiful path, great mountain terrain and not least to mention a monster hill referred to as the Dynafit-hill.
Make sure to secure your spot early as we are expecting to be fully booked.
Age limit: 18 years of age.
Mandatory bus to the start line for all participants.
42 km - 2200 eg.
Timekeeping
Dynafit 42 km is one of the toughest fell runs you can attend in Norway.
80% of the route crosses the tree line. Here of the beaten path you’ll find cattle and sheep paths crisscrossing through some of the most amazing nature Trollheimen has to offer. This will be the backdrop of creating a truly unique running experience. Challenge yourself once you hit the monster hill and you might just win the Dynafit-sprint award.
Make sure to secure your spot early as we are expecting fully booked slots.
Age limit: 18 years of age.
Mandatory bus to the start line for all participants.
Participant Information
Welcome
We welcome all our participants to Oppdal Mountain Marathon!
The most important information about the race can be found below. If you want to take a look at the program for this year's running weekend, see here.
We also welcome you to the After-Run.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at
Secretariat
Start number distribution and post-registration in the secretariat will be placed at Oppdal Kulturhus.
Friday August 25th at 5pm – 8pm or Saturday 26th at 6.30am – 09:30am.
Your start number is fastened with safety pins on your outer garment at the front of your chest.
Please note: You will not be able to collect your number at the start line.
Start
* There may be changes in times.
42 km
Start: Gjevilvasshytta
08.00 Early Pool: Estimated running time over 6 h
09.00 main pool: Estimated running time below 6 h
22 km
Start: Remma
09:00 pool 1
09:05 pool 2
09:10 pool 3
09:15 pool 4
09:20 pool 5
09:25 pool 6:
09:30 pool 7:
09:35 pool 8:
09:00 pool 9:
11 km
Start: Haugset
10:15 trim and family
10:30 active youth (13-15 years)
10:30 active (16-70 + years)
The finish line for all the distances is in the city center, Oppdal Kulturhus.
Bus transportation
The buses depart from Russervegen at the back of the Cultural Center (see map at the bottom of this page).
Final bus schedules will be sent by email to participants a few days before the race day.
Please make sure to be there well in time prior to departure.
Busstime:
42 km over 6 hours – 06:50 am
42 km under 6 hours – 07.50 am
22 km:
Pool 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9: 08:00 AM
Pool 6, 7, and 8: 08:30 AM
11 km:
Active, youth and recreational: 09:30 AM
There are no parking spaces at the starting point.
Equipment
It is mandatory to carry a backpack for those participating the distances 42 km and 22 km, but without any weight requirements.
All participants must bring their own food, drink, wind-resistant clothing, hat, gloves and cell phone. Fanny packs will not be allowed.
Set requirements will be controlled at start.
Lockout
42 km:
Remma (approx. 20 km): 12:00 PM
Vekveselva (approx. 30 km): 2:30 PM
Vangslia (approx. 35 km): 3:30 PM
22 km:
Vekveselva (approx. 10 km): 12:00 PM
Vangslia (approx. 36 km): 2:00 PM
11 km:
Vangslia (approx. 6 km): 2:00 PM
Food and Drink Stations
There will be food and drink stations along the way in all the distances.
Refreshment Station 1:
Juice, sports drink, water, banana
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42 km runners after 13.5 km
Refreshment Station 2:
Juice, sports drink, water, banana, KitKat, lefse (traditional Norwegian flatbread)
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42 km runners after 20 km
Refreshment Station 3:
Cola, sports drink, water, banana, KitKat, lefse, cured sausage
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42/22 km runners after 31/11 km
Refreshment Station 4:
Juice, sports drink, water, banana, New Energy chocolate, lefse
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All participants after 36.5 km/16.5 km/5.5 km
Refreshment Station 5 (finish line):
Juice, sports drink, water, wheat buns, soup, nuts, gummy bears
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All participants
Moonvalley is a partner for sports drinks.
Award Ceremony
Participant prizes distributed with the bib numbers.
Medals will be awarded to all participants in all three distances upon finishing.
Prizes for podium finishes in the 42 km/22 km/11 km categories for both men and women. Equal prizes for all participants in the youth category.
Exciting random draw prizes for all participants. Check with the secretariat to see if you have won.
Schedule for prize ceremony:
Youth/active 11 km: 12:30 PM
22 km: 1:30 PM
42 km: 3:00 PM
Facilities
You’ll find changing rooms, toilet facilities and showers at Oppdal Kulturhus. Entrance on the south side of the building.
There are toilets at the starting areas for both the 42 km, 22 km, and 11 km races.
Luggage
All participants will be offered to have their luggage transported from start to finish. Luggage tags are distributed along with your start number. Please note that you must have your own bag or backpack for transportation purposes.
Your luggage will be transported to Allsalen at Oppdal Kulturhus.
Registration is binding. We accommodate refund requests only upon presentation of a medical certificate from a doctor or physiotherapist.
Send us an email stating that you cannot participate, attach the medical certificate, and provide the bank account number to which you want the registration fee refunded.
All participants will be published on the internet, both in the form of a participant/start list before the race and in result lists after the race.
Parking
Park your car at Oppdal Idrettshall, Oppdal Videregående skole, Oppdal medisinske senter or on the south side/behind Oppdal Rådhus.
Please note that parking outside Oppdal Kulturhus or Rådhuset will not be permitted for race participants.
Coffee/food
All participants finish in Oppdal town center at Oppdal Cultural Center.
There will be a food truck in the finish area, and there is a café and catering services available at the cultural center.
