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 16th till 17th of August 2019, in the town of Svolvær.
Click here for Norwegian Triathlon Championship program and info.
Friday 16th 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.
KIDS TRIATHLON: short and fun for the kids (3-12 years)
Saturday 17th 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).
Registration is open.
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 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.
PICK YOUR RACE
DISTANCES
LOFOTEN TRIATHLON 2017
THE MOVIE
LOFOTEN TRIATHLON
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.
17.sept – 1.dec – NOK 1,550.00
1.dec – 1.apr – NOK 1,750.00
1.apr – 13.aug – NOK 1,950.00
Extreme
17.sept – 1.dec – NOK 3,950.00
1.dec – 1.apr – NOK 4,550.00
1.apr – 13.aug – NOK 4,950.00
GOLD – The Arctic Triple
Skimo4000+//Ultra-Trail100miles//Triathlon Extreme
17.sep – 1.dec – NOK 9,450.00
1.dec – 1.feb – NOK 10,450.00
1.feb – 5.mars – NOK 11,950.00
SILVER – The Arctic Triple
Skimo4000+//Ultra-Trail50miles//Triathlon Extreme
17.sep – 1.dec – NOK 7,950.00
1.dec – 1.feb – NOK 8,950.00
1.feb – 5.mars – NOK 9,450.00
BRONZE – The Arctic Triple
Skimo1000+//Ultra-Trail24KM or Marathon//Triathlon Olympic+
17.sep – 1.dec – NOK 3,500.00
1.dec – 1.feb – NOK 4,150.00
1.feb – 5.mars – NOK 4,750.00
WEDNESDAY 14. AUGUST:
– KIDS TRIATHLON (3-12 YEARS)
– SUPERSPRINT TRIATHLON (375 M SWIM + 10 KM BIKE + 2,5 KM RUN)
– DUATHLON (3,5 KM RUN + 20KM BIKE + 3,5 KM RUN)
THURSDAY 15. AUGUST:
– LOFOTEN SWIMRUN (5 KM RUN + 750 SWIM)
– AKVATLON (5 KM RUN + 750 SWIM
FRIDAY 16. AUGUST:
– EXTREME TRIATHLON (4000 M SWIM + 196 KM BIKE + 45 RUN)
SATURDAY 17. AUGUST:
– OLYMPIC TRIATHLON (1000 M SWIM + 50 KM BIKE + 12 KM RUN)
LOFOTEN TRIATHLON – EXTREME
Friday 16th of August 2019
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 16th 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
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 17th of August 2019
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 17th 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
Wednesday 14. August 2019
Lofoten Triatlhon Supersprint runs through the heart of Svolvær and the transition zone is located at the main square. The Supersprint can be combined with other distances, e.g. akvathlon olympic distance.
Date/time: Wednesday 14. August kl 14:30
Start: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Finish: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Distance: 13 KM
Height gain/loss: 150 M
More info in the Race Manual below.
RACE INFO
DISTANCES
LOFOTEN DUATHLON
WEDNESDAY 14. August 2019
Duathlon race in the heart of Svolvær. After the race and price award there will be a team presentation for Arctic Race of Norway (road bike race). Expect lots of people and great athmosphere!
Date/time: Wednesday 14. August kl. 16:00
Start: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Finish: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Distance: 27,5 KM
Height gain/loss: 250 M
More info in the Race Manual below.
RACE INFO
DISTANCES
LOFOTEN SWIMRUN
Thursday 15. August 2019
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 15th 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
DISTANCES
LOFOTEN AKVATHLON (SPRINT)
Thursday 15. August 2019
Lofoten Akvathlon will be an amazing race in the iconic fishing village of Henningsvær.
Date/time: Thursday 15. August kl. 17:00
Start: Henningsvær, Austvågøy
Finish: Henningsvær, Austvågøy
Distance: 6 KM (750 m swim + 5 km run)
Height gain/loss: 100 M
The registration is open! More info in the Race Manual below.
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