Lofoten Triathlon

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 will open September 30th.

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 EXTREME

LOFOTEN TRIATHLON OLYMPIC +

LOFOTEN TRIATHLON 2017

THE MOVIE

RACE REPORT LOFOTEN TRIATHLON 2016

LOFOTEN TRIATHLON

WHAT’S ON?

Accomodation // Travel

When you register for a race you’ll be given access a to make reservations at the event hotels.

For travel info have a look at our info page or check out Destination Lofoten!

Included // entrance fee

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.

Entrance fee // 2019

Olympic+
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

Program 2019

Will come later!

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 06:00
Start: Svolvær, Austvågøy
End: Svolvær, Austvågøy
Track: Entire track is marked
Distance: 245 KM
Height meters: 4100 M (bike: 2300 + run: 1800)
Maximum number of particpants: 250 athletes

Cut Off // Extreme

SWIM 2,15 hours
BIKE 16:00 (10 hours after start)
RUN 25 KM/18:30 (12,5 hours after start) + 36 KM/21:30 (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 2017

DOWNLOAD GPX FILE

Race Manual Lofoten Triathlon Extreme

Elevation Profile

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 – 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