GENERAL INFORMATION
In the unique surroundings of the Lofoten Islands we are offering you the opportunity to do an amazing race – Lofoten Triathlon. The race is set every year in week 33. Lofoten Triathlon will take place 13th till 16th of August 2020, in the town of Svolvær.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Week 33 – Lofoten Triathlon/Lofoten Swimrun:
The race is still on 😊
The new Covid-19 regulations from the Norwegian Government allows sports events up to 200 persons, which means Lofoten Triathlon is still on. YAYYYY! 😊
We have close communication with the local authorities, including the local medical officer Jan Håkon Juul, and we will make the necessary adjustments to meet the current Covid-19 situation. We will do everything we can to make a safe and memorable event for all athletes and volunteers.
Foreign participants:
Good news for triathletes from Europe 
The Norwegian government has decided to open the borders for most European countries (Schengen and EEA) from 15th of July.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Lofoten Triathlon 13.-16. August.
Thursday 13th of August:
LOFOTEN SWIMRUN: 16 KM (3,4 km swim + 12,5 km run) The Race will take place in and around the iconic fishing village of Henningsvær. Read more here.
Friday 14th of August:
EXTREME: 4 km swim in the harbor of Svolvær, 196 km bike ride around Vestvågøy, Gimsøy and a short visit to iconic Henningsvær before you return to Svolvær. To finish it all with a bang – 45 km run that ends with 18 km terrain and two mountains.
HALF EXTREME: 1,9 km of swim in the harbor of Svolvær, 98 km bike ride around Gimsøy and a short visit to the iconic village of Henningsvær before you return to Svolvær. To finish it all with – 21 km run that ends with climbing the beautiful Tjeldbergtind mountain.
KIDS TRIATHLON: short and fun for the kids (3-12 years)
Saturday 15th of August:
OLYMPIC +: 1000 M swim in the Svolvær harbor, 50 KM bike back and forth to Henningsvær and 12 KM run that goes over the mountain peak of Tjeldbergtinden (367 mas).
DO THE WHOLE TRIPLE?
Many are eager to do all three races – to get an official result you have to complete them all in 12 months.
- GOLD – Lofoten Skimo 4000+, Lofoten Ultra-Trail 100 Miles and Lofoten Triathlon Extreme
- SILVER – Lofoten Skimo 4000+, Lofoten Ultra-Trail 50 Miles and Lofoten Triathlon Extreme
- BRONZE – Lofoten Skimo 1000+, Lofoten Ultra-Trail 48/24KM and Lofoten Triathlon Olympic+
All races in The Arctic Triple are fully supported and marked – external support only allowed in some points, see race manual.
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WHAT’S ON?
When you register for a race you’ll be given access a to make reservations at the event hotel Thon Hotel Lofoten. Click here for accomodation and travel options.
For travel info have a look at our info page or check out Destination Lofoten!
Time tracking
GPS tracking
Full support
Start kit
Drink and food stations
Finisher shirt
Swim cap
The Arctic Triple buff
Warm meal after finish
Early breakfast at event hotel for Accomodations
Meal deals
Please note! All races include a mandatory equipment list that will be detailed in the race manuals.
LOFOTEN TRIATHLON – EXTREME
Friday 14th of August 2020
The Arctic Triple – Lofoten Triathlon Extreme consist of 4 km of swim in the harbor of Svolvær, 196 km bike ride around Vestvågøy, Gimsøy and a short visit to the iconic village of Henningsvær before you return to Svolvær. To finish it all with a bang – 45 km run that ends with 20 km of terrain and two mountain passes.
Date/time: Friday 14th of August at 05:00
Start: Svolvær, Austvågøy
End: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Track: Entire track is marked
Distance: 245 KM
Height meters: 4100 M (bike: 2700 + run: 1400)
Maximum number of particpants: 250 athletes
Cut Off // Extreme
SWIM 2,15 hours
BIKE 15:00 (10 hours after start)
RUN 25 KM/17:30 (12,5 hours after start) + 36 KM/20:30 (15,5 hours after start)
Please respect – Lofoten Triathlon is fully supported – no external support will be allowed. For more details read the Race Manual below.
“Last year it was the hardest race I have ever done. This year it was the most beautiful race I have ever done!”
Allan Hovda, three times champion in Norseman Xtreme Triathlon and winner of Lofoten Triathlon 2016 and 2017RACE DETAILS
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MAP
All three legs of The Arctic Triple – Lofoten Triathlon Extreme starts and ends at the town square of Svolvær. Routes are illustrated in the map below with each leg in its own color. Use zoom function in if you want to get a more detailed view of the course. Point your mouse over the map markers for more information.
LOFOTEN TRIATHLON – HALF EXTREME
Friday 14th of August 2020
The Arctic Triple – Lofoten Triathlon Half Extreme consist of 1,9 km of swim in the harbor of Svolvær, 98 km bike ride around Gimsøy and a short visit to the iconic village of Henningsvær before you return to Svolvær. To finish it all with – 21 km run that ends with climbing the beautiful Tjeldbergtind mountain (367 mas).
Date/time: Friday 14th of August at 12:00
Start: Svolvær, Austvågøy
End: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Track: Entire track is marked
Distance: 121 KM
Height meters: 2200 M (bike: 1400 + run: 800)
Maximum number of particpants: 250 athletes
Cut Off // Half Extreme
SWIM 1,15 hours
BIKE 17:00 (5 hours after start)
RUN maximum time to complete: 9 hours after start
Please respect – Lofoten Triathlon is fully supported – no external support will be allowed. For more details read the Race Manual below.
“Last year it was the hardest race I have ever done. This year it was the most beautiful race I have ever done!”
Allan Hovda, three times champion in Norseman Xtreme Triathlon and winner of Lofoten Triathlon 2016 and 2017RACE DETAILS
DISTANCES
MAP
All three legs of The Arctic Triple – Lofoten Triathlon Extreme starts and ends at the town square of Svolvær. Routes are illustrated in the map below with each leg in its own color. Use zoom function in if you want to get a more detailed view of the course. Point your mouse over the map markers for more information.
LOFOTEN TRIATHLON – OLYMPIC +
Saturday 15th of August 2020
It has already become a tradition that the routes in The Arctic Triple is a bit longer… We want to make sure the triathletes get the most out of Lofoten during their race! The Olympic+ starts with a 1000 M swim in the harbor of Svolvær, then a 50 KM bike tour back and forth to Henningsvær. The whole adventure is completed with a 12 KM run that passes over the mountain peak of Tjeldbergtinden (367 M above sea level) before you finish it all with passing throug our iconic finish line – a traditional fish rack.
Date/time: Saturday 15th of August at 12:00
Start: Svolvær, Austvågøy
End: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Track: Entire track is marked
Distance: 60 KM
Height meters: 1000 M
Maximum number of particpants: 350 athletes
Cut Off // Olympic+
SWIM 45 Minutes
BIKE 4 hours after start
MAX TIME TO COMPLETE: 6 hours
Please respect – Lofoten Triathlon is fully supported – no external supported will be allowed. For more details read the Race Manual below.
RACE DETAILS
DISTANCES
MAP
All three legs of The Arctic Triple – Lofoten Triathlon Extreme starts and ends at the town square of Svolvær. Routes are illustrated in the map below with each leg in its own color. Use zoom function in if you want to get a more detailed view of the course. Point your mouse over the map markers for more information.
LOFOTEN TRIATHLON – SUPERSPRINT
Saturday 15. August 2020
Lofoten Triatlhon Supersprint runs through the heart of Svolvær and the transition zone is located at the main square.
Date/time: Saturday 15. August kl 10:00
Start: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Finish: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Distance: 13 KM
Height gain/loss: 150 M
More info in the Race Manual below.
RACE INFO
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LOFOTEN SWIMRUN
Thursday 13. August 2020
We are proud to introduce the first ever Lofoten Swimrun. The Race will take place in and around the iconic fishing village of Henningsvær. We are looking forward to welcome you to an awesome swimrun experience in the world’s most beautiful islands.
Date/time: Thursday 13th of August at 14:00
Start: Henningsvær, Austvågøy
Finish: Henningsvær, Austvågøy
Track: Entire track is marked
Distance: 15 KM (2,5 km swim + 12,5 km run)
Height gain/loss: 600 M
Team challenge: 2 persons on each team.
More info in the Race Manual below.
RACE INFO
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