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Information in English

Welcome to Bergen – the City of Marathons …

… and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Bergen is "heaven on earth" for runners. Not too hot in the summer and a mild climate during the winter. Even at wintertime, the tracks are usually free from snow and ice. But – you may experience the famous rain of Bergen!

Does any other city in the world host 5 marathons and 7 half marathons during the year in addition to an ultra race?
The marathons and 6 of the half marathons can be counted if you go for "5 on Bergen´s ground".

In addition we have Åsaneløpet at the most beautiful time of the year – in May - with 5 km and half marathon.

For other races in our district – have a look at www.db.kondis.no, the race calendar site of the Norwegian Association for Endurance Sports Kondis. On this site you will also find a collection of articles from past races with many pictures from the course.

The race is organized by a group of passionate runners, the atmosphere is informal and friendly. The number of runners in each race is around 200 and steadily growing.

Welcome to Maratonkarusellen, Bergen Maraton and Bergen Ultra!

Upcoming race dates (all on Saturdays):

Fanaløpet:	02/10/2010	½-marathon
Maratonkarusellen no 4 Bergen maraton:	23/10/2010	½-marathon, marathon
Maratonkarusellen no 5:	04/12/2010	½-marathon, marathon

The 2011 race dates are not yet set, but the races will take place in January, February, March/April, October and December.

Start times and fees 2010:
100 km starts at 09.00 am. NOK 500.-
1.5 marathon starts at 11.00 am. NOK 500.-
½ and 1/1 marathon starts at 12.00 mid day. NOK 250.- and 300.- respectively.

In addition, there is a chip rental fee of NOK 40. If you already have an Emit chip, you can use it.

Age limits and -grouping
Half marathon and marathon runners have to be older than 15 years or turning 15 within the calendar year. The age limit for longer distances is 18 years.

Age groups: 15-19, 20-34, 35-39 and 5 year groups thereafter – men and women. The year of birth (not date of birth) determines the age group.

Registration

Advance registration within Thursday before race day, 19.00 (7.00 PM), Norwegian time
You may also register on the race day, up until 20 minutes before start, against an additional fee of NOK 50.-

To register, please send an e-mail to jan.maratonkarusellen@gmail.com with the following information:

Which race (race date) you are registering for
The distance you intend to run
Your name
Year of birth
Nationality
If applicable, the name of your club.

You will get an e-mail back confirming your entry.

Mail address for Maratonkarusellen:
BFG Fana
v/Maratonkarusellen
Box 99, Rådal
N-5857 Bergen
Norway

Payment information:

Bank:		DNB NOR BANK ASA, 0021, Norway
Swift/BIC-kode:		DNBANOKK
IBAN		NO7534112738500
Account no:		34112738500
Account name:		Friidrettsklubben Bfg Fana v/Maratonkarusellen

Payment to bank - 10 days before date of race. You may pay by cash (NOK) until 20 min before the race starts.

Race course:

The race course follows a former railway track most of the way. The surface is asphalt, not too steep hills and beautiful surroundings. It is a half marathon course which is run twice for a full marathon. The course is entered in MapMyRun.com where you will see both the map and the elevation curve.

Food and drink: There is water, sports drink, bananas etc along the route as indicated on the map.

Prizes

Souvenir prizes (engraved drinking glasses) for all finishers, special prizes (cups and/or money) for the best runners and more prizes to randomly selected finishers.

In addition we offer a special cup for those who run five races during the year - see the picture on the front page "5 on Bergen ground".

Location

The race is starting and finishing at Fana Stadion, 12 km from the centre of Bergen and 6 km from Bergen Airport. Fana stadion is the location for

Race and chip handout
Payment and registration
Valuable/luggage deposit
Showers
Café
Prize ceremony
Parking

View Bergen maraton in a larger map

Bus transport

From the airport: You will find buses leaving outside the main entrance of the airport about every 15 minutes (www.flybussen.no) - and also frequent communication from the city.
From the city: You can take the bus from the central bus station in Bergen, or you can get onto the bus at on one of the many stops between the city and Fana Stadion.

Hotels
The Airport bus stops at the central bus station, and after that at the main hotels in Bergen. Ask the driver. There are a lot of cheap motels etc. not far away from the bus station. The hotels nearest to the airport and race location are

Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport (our sponsor -walking distance from the airport).

Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg (2 km from Fana stadion)

Bergen Airport Scandic

Thon Hotel Bergen Airport

Please note that our races are strictly non commercial. We cannot help you with visa to Norway, nor pay for your travel, hotel etc.

Runners take part at their own risk and must make sure that any medical treatment etc is properly covered by an insurance or the national health system.

Sist endret: 22.08.2010