{"id":330648,"date":"2026-10-11T19:07:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T17:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/?p=330648"},"modified":"2026-10-11T19:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T17:35:39","slug":"ski-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/it\/ski-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Svalbard Skimaraton: Your Guide to the World&#8217;s Northernmost Ski Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id330648_c4e07c-e7{margin-top:-180px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id330648_c4e07c-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id330648_c4e07c-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id330648_c4e07c-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1475px 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class=\"kt-adv-heading330648_f88f8c-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading330648_f88f8c-37\">Svalbard Skimaraton<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Every April, hundreds of skiers line up in Longyearbyen for the world&#8217;s northernmost ski marathon. Wide white valleys, bright spring light and polar bear guards along the trail. Here&#8217;s what to expect, and how to plan your stay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column330648_a496d1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column330648_a496d1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column330648_a496d1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column330648_a496d1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column330648_a496d1-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column330648_a496d1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column330648_a496d1-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column330648_a496d1-ac\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Text: Angie, Gjestehuset 102<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every spring, something special happens in Longyearbyen. The town fills up with skiers, wax smells drift out of every hallway, and the whole community comes out to cheer. It&#8217;s Svalbard Skimaraton weekend, and it&#8217;s the biggest event of the year up here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve hosted skiers for this race for many years at Gjestehuset 102. Some come to chase a personal best, others just want to cross the finish line with a smile and a story to tell back home. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.gjestehuset102.no\/en\/accommodation\/list\">Check availability<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/svalbardskimaraton.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official race website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Svalbard Skimaraton?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Svalbard Skimaraton is the world&#8217;s northernmost ski race. It was first held in 1993 and has grown into the largest single event in Svalbard. In recent years, between 600 and 800 skiers have taken part, from Olympic champions and top long-distance racers to local families and first-timers from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race is organised by the local sports club, Svalbard Turn, with help from a big team of volunteers. For the town, it&#8217;s a real celebration. Locals line the trail, cheer at the finish, and the party carries on long after the last skier is in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/skimarathon.jpg\" alt=\"Skiers in the Svalbard Skimaraton\" class=\"wp-image-306777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/skimarathon.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/skimarathon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/skimarathon-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skiers on the trail in Svalbard Skimaraton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full or half marathon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can choose between two distances, and all classes are in <strong>classic style<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full marathon:<\/strong> 42 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Half marathon:<\/strong> 21 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trail changes from year to year, depending on the snow, wind and avalanche conditions. It runs through the wide valleys outside Longyearbyen, with mountains and glaciers on every side. There are no trees, no houses and no roads out there, just snow, sky and the line of skiers in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#eef6f3;padding-top:1.2rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.2rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Only in Svalbard:<\/strong> Armed polar bear guards are stationed along the trail during the race. Avalanche experts also check the area before the start. Safety comes first up here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon.jpg\" alt=\"Svalbard Ski Marathon\" class=\"wp-image-283239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Svalbard Ski Marathon\" class=\"wp-image-283237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon-1.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon-1-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon3.jpg\" alt=\"Svalbard Ski Marathon\" class=\"wp-image-283235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon3.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon3-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon3-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon4.jpg\" alt=\"Svalbard Ski Marathon\" class=\"wp-image-283233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon4.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon4-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Svalbard-Ski-Marathon4-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race takes place every year in <strong>April<\/strong>, usually on a Saturday. This is one of the best times of year in Svalbard. The polar night is long gone, the snow is still deep, and the days are bright and long. By the end of April, the sun doesn&#8217;t set at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring weather in the Arctic can still be tough. Some years the race is run in calm sunshine, other years in strong wind and minus 10 degrees or colder. The organisers sometimes adjust the trail or the start time to keep everyone safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the official website for this year&#8217;s date, registration and race rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/svalbardskimaraton.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See race date and registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book your bed early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Race weekend is the busiest weekend of the year in Longyearbyen, and beds in town can sell out many months in advance. If you&#8217;re planning to race, book your stay as soon as you&#8217;ve signed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gjestehuset 102 is a simple, friendly and affordable place to stay before and after the race:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breakfast included<\/strong> every morning, with fresh waffles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A shared kitchen<\/strong> where you can cook your own pasta the night before the race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A sink in every room<\/strong>, and everything (rooms, breakfast and reception) under one roof, so you don&#8217;t have to go outside in the cold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fellow skiers<\/strong> to swap wax tips and race stories with in the coffee room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re in Nybyen, about 2.3 km from the town centre. The walk to town takes around 30 minutes, and taxis are easy to call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.gjestehuset102.no\/en\/accommodation\/list\">Check availability<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/book-a-room\/\">See the rooms<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/group-bookings-at-gjestehuset-102\/\">Group bookings<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#eef6f3;padding-top:1.2rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.2rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coming with your ski club or a group of friends?<\/strong> We offer special direct rates for groups. <a href=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/group-bookings-at-gjestehuset-102\/\">Read about group bookings<\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@gjestehuset102.no\">info@gjestehuset102.no<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for race week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to pack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your own classic skis and wax.<\/strong> Most racers bring their own. If you need to rent, ask the shops in town well before race week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wool base layers<\/strong> and a thin, windproof racing jacket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A buff and face protection.<\/strong> The wind out in the valleys can be very cold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunglasses or goggles and sunscreen.<\/strong> The spring sun on white snow is strong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warm clothes for after the finish<\/strong>, plus a down jacket for cheering on your friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrive a few days early<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try to get here at least a day or two before the race. It gives you time to collect your start number, test your wax on local snow, and get used to the cold. It also gives you a buffer if your flight is delayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forgot something?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pop into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arctica.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arctica<\/a> in the Lompensenteret shopping centre. They have outdoor clothing and gear from well-known brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#eef6f3;padding-top:1.2rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.2rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guest perk:<\/strong> Staying with us? Ask at reception for a voucher that gives you 5% off everything at Arctica.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a week of it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve come all this way, so why not stay a few extra days? April is perfect for exploring Svalbard. Take a snowmobile trip to the east coast, go dog sledding in the sunshine, or climb down into an ice cave inside a glacier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/electric_snowmobile_in_svalbard_lynx-Svalbard-Adventures.jpg\" alt=\"Snowmobile in Svalbard\" class=\"wp-image-330373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/electric_snowmobile_in_svalbard_lynx-Svalbard-Adventures.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/electric_snowmobile_in_svalbard_lynx-Svalbard-Adventures-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/electric_snowmobile_in_svalbard_lynx-Svalbard-Adventures-1030x685.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/electric_snowmobile_in_svalbard_lynx-Svalbard-Adventures-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snowmobile trip in spring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Svalbard_reindeer_landscape-Svalbard-Adventures.jpg\" alt=\"Svalbard reindeer in a winter landscape\" class=\"wp-image-330368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Svalbard_reindeer_landscape-Svalbard-Adventures.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Svalbard_reindeer_landscape-Svalbard-Adventures-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Svalbard_reindeer_landscape-Svalbard-Adventures-1030x685.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Svalbard_reindeer_landscape-Svalbard-Adventures-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Svalbard reindeer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/svalbard-activities\/\">Explore activities<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/snowmobile-adventures\/\">See snowmobile trips<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#eef6f3;padding-top:1.2rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.2rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Save on tours:<\/strong> Book your room directly with us and get 5% off <a href=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/category\/preferred-5-discount-for-direct-bookers\/\">selected tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to race?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Svalbard Skimaraton is tough, beautiful and completely unique. You&#8217;ll ski through a landscape most people only ever see in photos, with polar bear guards watching over you and a whole town cheering you home. We&#8217;d love to be your base for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.gjestehuset102.no\/en\/accommodation\/list\">Book your stay<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gjestehuset102.no\/superdeals\/\">See all Super Deals<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Over to you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you skied the Svalbard Skimaraton? 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