Bodø Run Festival 2025 returns on August 23, 2025, inviting runners of all abilities to participate in one of Norway’s most accessible and compact city road races. With 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (≈21 km)—all on flat, fast courses—the festival offers start and finish points in Bodø’s city centre, just a 15-minute walk from the airport, train station, and harbor. Organized by Arctic Sport, the event blends running with local culture through live music, food stalls, saunas, sea bathing, and festival vibes, making it both a performance venue and community celebration. Whether chasing a personal best or enjoying a weekend in northern Norway, participants benefit from flat, certified routes and a festive atmosphere in scenic Bodø.
Races
The Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon offers a flat, fast urban course right through the heart of Bodø city centre, ideal for runners pursuing personal bests or scenic urban runs. Organized by Arctic Sport, it's held on Saturday, 23 August 2025, with both start and finish in central Bodø, Nordland, Norway.
The 10 km race winds along Bodø’s waterfront and city streets on a completely flat route, offering accessibility and speed for both novice runners and seasoned competitors. Hosted by Arctic Sport, the event takes place on 23 August 2025, in Bodø city centre, with start/finish at the same location.
This 5 km course delivers an inclusive, beginner‑friendly experience through Bodø’s streets and waterfront paths with minimal elevation, perfect for newcomers or those looking for a fun festival run. Organized by Arctic Sport, it is held on Saturday, 23 August 2025, in central Bodø, starting and ending at the heart of the city.
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FAQs
What is the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
How long is the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
Where does the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
The Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon offers a flat, fast urban course right through the heart of Bodø city centre, ideal for runners pursuing personal bests or scenic urban runs. Organized by Arctic Sport, it's held on Saturday, 23 August 2025, with both start and finish in central Bodø, Nordland, Norway.
The Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon takes place in Bodø, Norway.
Runna classifies the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
The Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon offers a flat, fast urban course right through the heart of Bodø city centre, ideal for runners pursuing personal bests or scenic urban runs. Organized by Arctic Sport, it's held on Saturday, 23 August 2025, with both start and finish in central Bodø, Nordland, Norway.
How long is the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
The Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon take place?
The Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon takes place in Bodø, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bodø Run Festival Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
How long is the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
Where does the Bodø Run Festival 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
How can I prepare for the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
The 10 km race winds along Bodø’s waterfront and city streets on a completely flat route, offering accessibility and speed for both novice runners and seasoned competitors. Hosted by Arctic Sport, the event takes place on 23 August 2025, in Bodø city centre, with start/finish at the same location.
The Bodø Run Festival 10km is 10km long.
The Bodø Run Festival 10km takes place in Bodø, Norway.
Runna classifies the Bodø Run Festival 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
The 10 km race winds along Bodø’s waterfront and city streets on a completely flat route, offering accessibility and speed for both novice runners and seasoned competitors. Hosted by Arctic Sport, the event takes place on 23 August 2025, in Bodø city centre, with start/finish at the same location.
How long is the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
The Bodø Run Festival 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Bodø Run Festival 10km take place?
The Bodø Run Festival 10km takes place in Bodø, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
Runna classifies the Bodø Run Festival 10km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bodø Run Festival 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
How long is the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
Where does the Bodø Run Festival 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
How can I prepare for the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
This 5 km course delivers an inclusive, beginner‑friendly experience through Bodø’s streets and waterfront paths with minimal elevation, perfect for newcomers or those looking for a fun festival run. Organized by Arctic Sport, it is held on Saturday, 23 August 2025, in central Bodø, starting and ending at the heart of the city.
The Bodø Run Festival 5km is 5km long.
The Bodø Run Festival 5km takes place in Bodø, Norway.
Runna classifies the Bodø Run Festival 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
This 5 km course delivers an inclusive, beginner‑friendly experience through Bodø’s streets and waterfront paths with minimal elevation, perfect for newcomers or those looking for a fun festival run. Organized by Arctic Sport, it is held on Saturday, 23 August 2025, in central Bodø, starting and ending at the heart of the city.
How long is the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
The Bodø Run Festival 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Bodø Run Festival 5km take place?
The Bodø Run Festival 5km takes place in Bodø, Norway.
What is the elevation gain of the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
Runna classifies the Bodø Run Festival 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bodø Run Festival 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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