Nyttårsmaraton i Ålesund

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The idea behind the New Year's Marathon in Ålesund is to take advantage of Western Norway's mild and snow-poor winter climate to provide an offer to hungry runners at a time when there are not many such events.

The race starts at Moa in Spjelkavika, between Moa Rutebilstasjon and Spjelkavik Care Center. The path follows Gamle Brusdalsvei past Reiakvam, over the footbridge and back down to Europaveien. Where the road meets Europaveien, the runners turn around and return to the starting area. The half-marathon runners run this lap once (out and back), while the marathon runners must run two laps. There will be an accompanying car or cyclist in front of the first runner for both distances.

The race is on an asphalt road, but is flat and easy to run. After approx. 600m from the start, you must cross the national road over a pedestrian crossing. Be aware of the car traffic here, although there will be guards. There will also be a guard at the car shops in Fremmerholen. We have a small but tough downhill (600 m) on the way back at Viddal Gartneri, 4 km from the finish line. There is little car traffic here, and nature is magnificent along Brusdalsvatnet on a beautiful Christmas day. There will be drink stations at each end of the trail and in the middle of the trail. If the road surface is smooth, it is salted. In case of snow. if the road is plowed.

Changing rooms are available at Moa Svømmehall, 200 meters from the start/finish.

In recent years, a 5 km race has also been organized where the participants turn around at Rødset.