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KnarvikMila

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

NOSep 4, 202721.1km · 10km · 5km
Chrtau · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 294 days
Sep 4, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Knarvik · 21.1km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
NOK 170From the 2026 edition
Status
SoonSee how to enter ↗
2027Date Sep 4, 2027 · Soon
2026
2026Date Sep 5, 2026 · Entry fee NOK 170 · Start 10:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Nov 14, 2026
KnarvikMila race photo
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About KnarvikMila — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It began in 1983 with a single 10km race and has since grown into a major event.

Alongside the run, the event features conferences, seminars, concerts, an expo, and family programs.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

KnarvikMila runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Stein46Ran in 2015 · Finish time 2:17:42
“The MX Sport half marathon at Knarvikmila in 2015 was my 50th half marathon.”

Stein ran his 50th half marathon at Knarvikmila. The last 4–5 kilometers were tough, but he was pleased with his time of 2 hours 17 minutes 42 seconds.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

MX Sport Halvmaraton 2015 under Knarvikmila-arrangementet ble min 50. halvmaraton.

Read the original on HALVMARATON OG SÅNT
Stein46Finish time 1:10:53
“I came last at KnarvikMila, but only just!”

Stein was last across the finish at KnarvikMila but improved his previous time. In the rain, he enjoyed the warmth of participants and supporters.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Jeg ble sist på Knarvikmilen, men bare så vidt!

Read the original on HALVMARATON OG SÅNT

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

knarvikmila · Full recap

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter KnarvikMila — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

KnarvikMila course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 10:30
EventStart
Half21.0975km10:30
10K10km13:30
5K5km15:00
START · FINISH

Knarvik Stadion

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The Knarvikmila, held on September 5, features two events: a 10K and a 5K.

Both course start at Knarvik Stadion and finish at the same location finish.

The 10K starts at 1:30 p.m., and the 5K starts at 3 p.m.

Both course are run on roads closed to traffic.

The 5K is a relatively flat course that loops around the stadium and along the Brekkeløypa section, while the 10K consists of two laps of this 5K course.

Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (54°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Hotels7.9km from the start · ★9.9

Where and when to collect your KnarvikMila race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Knarvik Terminal (bus hub) — Skyss route 300/300E to/from Bergen Busstasjon (~35-40 min), plus local route 301

Start and finish for all distances (marathon, half, 10km, 5km, 3km, relay) are at Knarvik Stadion, in front of the stand/stage.

Map

Getting to the finish

Knarvik Stadion (same as start)

Traffic-free route looping around Knarvik.

Map

Transit card

Knarvik sits in Vestland county, served by the Skyss network (buses and the Nordhordlandsbaten ferry to Bergen). Buy tickets via the Skyss app or a rechargeable Skyss card from a Narvesen/7-Eleven kiosk or Bergen station; contactless bank cards are not accepted directly on Skyss vehicles.

A Knarvik-Bergen bus fare runs roughly kr 100-130 depending on zones crossed.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Both the 10km and 5km award prize money to the top 3 men and top 3 women.

Registration is done online through the EQTiming platform.

Times are local to Knarvik. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Fjord View Cabin Near Bergen & Nature

Accommodation · 1.3km · 19-minute walk

8.7/10(20)
View on Booking.com

Fjords & Mostraumen Half-Day RIB Boat Tour

₩210,312

View on Klook

Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway Tour

₩564,804

View on Klook

Hotels near the KnarvikMila start line in Knarvik

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Fjord View Cabin Near Bergen & Nature

Accommodation · 1.3km · 19-minute walk

8.7/10(20)
View on Booking.com

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Tours and activities around the KnarvikMila in Knarvik

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Fjords & Mostraumen Half-Day RIB Boat Tour

₩210,312

View on Klook

Bergen car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on EconomyBookings

Bergen Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Vetted driver matching, compare quotes before you book (price confirmed at booking) · Check price and book

View on GetTransfer

Bergen Fantoft Stave Church & Bryggen Half-Day Tour

₩165,948

View on Klook

What to see in Knarvik after the race

Seeing Knarvik with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway Tour

₩564,804

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Knarvik.

Flights, hotels, airport transfers and budget for KnarvikMila

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about KnarvikMila

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about KnarvikMila

FAQ
How much is the KnarvikMila 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about NOK 170.

When does KnarvikMila 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, September 4, 2027 in Knarvik, Norway.

What distances does KnarvikMila 2027 offer?

Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does KnarvikMila 2027 start?

The race starts at 10:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does KnarvikMila 2027 start?

Knarvik Stadion. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the KnarvikMila 2027 course like?

The Knarvikmila, held on September 5, features two events: a 10K and a 5K.

Both course start at Knarvik Stadion and finish at the same location finish.

The 10K starts at 1:30 p.m., and the 5K starts at 3 p.m.

Where does KnarvikMila 2027 finish?

Knarvik Stadion. (From the 2026 edition)

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