This is not for you.
Nothing personal.
But it’s not.
This is for people with fight. Resilience.
And minds tougher than their bodies.
They’re not interested in being the best.
All they care about is besting themselves.
They’re no-nonsense.
No hand-holding.
No sugar-coating.
They’re in pursuit of something bigger.
Their team behind them, a smile on their face.
If that sounds good, then maybe we were wrong about you.

The first edition
of Norseman was held in 2003.

The 2026 race will be held on August 1.
7956 people from 100 countries applied for a slot in this year’s race.

Distances:

  • Swim: 3.8 km in the Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord.

  • Bike: 180 km through rugged terrain and steep climbs

  • Run: 42.2 km, including a final ascent to Mount Gaustatoppen

Race Details:

  • Start Point: Eidfjord, Norway

  • Finish Point: Gausta, Norway

  • Number of participants: 250-255 athletes on the start

  • Swim Course: Athletes jump from a ferry into the fjord, swimming to shore in Eidfjord.

  • Bike Course: Scenic but gruelling route with more than 3000 meters of climbing.

  • Run Course: The first half is a marathon alongside Lake Tinnsjøen, and the second half includes a demanding climb from Rjukan to Mount Gaustatoppen. The 160 first athletes to reach 37 k Stavsro will finish their race at Mount Gaustatoppen and receive a black finisher t-shirt. All athletes arriving at 37 k Stavsro after the first 160 will finish the race on a lower course, but still at the same distance. They will earn the white finisher t-shirt.