DNB Oslo Marathon takes place on Sat, Sep 12, 2026 in Oslo, Norway. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Start
- Oslo 🇳🇴
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Climbing
- 350 m
- Level
- Open to all
The DNB Oslo Marathon is Norway's largest road race, taking runners on a scenic tour of Oslo's city center, waterfront, and green parks starting from Rådhusplassen.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The DNB Oslo Marathon requires sustained cardiovascular endurance across a 42.2 km distance with moderate elevation changes on city roads.
Aero-Metabolic Endurance
Covering 42.2 kilometers requires a highly developed aerobic system capable of maintaining a steady pace over several hours of continuous running.
Pavement Durability
The road surface throughout Oslo's city center and waterfront places repetitive high-impact stress on the lower limbs, demanding structural resilience.
Pacing Discipline
With 350 meters of elevation gain spread over the full marathon distance, athletes must manage their energy output efficiently to avoid late-race fatigue.
A sustained effort lasting several hours requires consuming 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and performance levels.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
4:05–4:55
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at DNB Oslo Marathon is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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