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Week 33 · August · arctic ocean

Lofoten Triathlon

Swim in 14-degree water below the peaks, ride empty coastal roads with the fjord on one side and mountains on the other, then run over a summit to the finish. Start, transitions and finish line are all on Svolvær's town square, so your supporters can follow the whole race from one spot.

Next edition 19–21 August 2027 Week 33 · first start Friday 05:00, Lofoten Triathlon Extreme
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Lofoten TriathlonThe film ▶ Watch on YouTube
226 kmExtreme total
13–16 °CWater temperature
665 mohSpisstinden on the Extreme run
TorgetStart · T1 · T2 · finish
Choose your distance

Five ways in
to the arctic ocean

Extreme4 – 181 – 41 km Friday 05:00 · the full arctic day: 4 km swim, 181 km bike, 41 km mountain run · counts towards Gold Triple Extreme ManualRegister
Half1.9 – 100 – 21 km Friday 12:00 · half the distance, same scenery · sheltered swim, Fiskebøl bike leg, two-lap run · counts towards Silver Triple Half Extreme ManualRegister
Olympic+1.5 – 45 – 12 km Saturday 10:00 · a triangle swim in the harbour, an out-and-back ride, and one summit on the run · age 16+ Olympic+ ManualRegister
Team1.5 – 45 – 12 km Saturday 10:00 · the Olympic+ course for a team of three: one swims, one bikes, one runs · up to 25 teams Team relay Team pageManual
KidsFriday 16:30 Svolvær square · a proper little triathlon for ages 3–12, with a proper big finish line · NOK 50 Family Kids racesRegister
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Cold water, full support

Full wetsuit is mandatory, neoprene cap and socks are smart. Kayaks and RIBs follow every swimmer, and land is never far away on the whole swim leg.

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No support crew needed

The organizers do all support, with stations for food, drink, bike pump and tools. Show up with your bike and we handle the rest.

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Program

Race week, hour by hour.
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Manuals

Rules for swim, bike, run.
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Travel

Getting to the islands.
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Live & start lists

Tracking and entries.
The course, live

Explore every metre

Pick a distance, drag the map, and slide along the elevation profile. The marker follows you along the course, and the numbers are measured from the official GPX.

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⇩ GPX · Extreme ⇩ GPX · Half Extreme ⇩ GPX · Olympic+
Championships

Norwegian championships hosted

The national federations have chosen our courses for their championships more than once.

2025Lofoten TriathlonNorwegian Championships in middle distance triathlon, on the Half Extreme course, for elite and age group.
2024Lofoten TriathlonNorwegian Championships in standard distance triathlon, on the Olympic+ course.
2019Lofoten TriathlonNorwegian Championships in duathlon, aquathlon, long distance and standard distance triathlon, with the youth championships (UM) on the SuperSprint. The aquathlon was raced in Henningsvær.
Before you sign up

Questions and answers

When is Lofoten Triathlon 2027?

Lofoten Triathlon 2027 is on 19–21 August 2027, in week 33. The Extreme starts on the Friday at 05:00, the Half Extreme on the Friday at 12:00, and the Olympic+ and the team relay on the Saturday at 10:00. The edition after is on 17–19 August 2028.

Which distances are there?

Extreme: 4 km swim, 181 km bike and 41 km run. Half Extreme: 1.9 km, 100 km and 21 km. Olympic+: 1.5 km, 45 km and 12 km with Tjeldbergtinden on the run. There is also a team relay for three on the Olympic+ course, and a kids race.

How cold is the water?

Usually between 13 and 16 °C in August. A full wetsuit is mandatory, and a neoprene cap and socks are a good idea. Kayaks and boats follow the swimmers the whole way.

Do I need my own support crew?

No. The organisers do all the support, with food, drink, a pump and tools at the stations. Outside help on the course is not allowed.

Has Lofoten Triathlon hosted the Norwegian Championships?

Yes. Svolvær hosted the Norwegian Championships in duathlon, aquathlon, long distance and standard distance in 2019, the standard distance again in 2024 and the middle distance in 2025.

Do I need to speak English?

Yes. English is the race language, and every athlete has to understand and speak it. Briefings, markings and safety calls are all in English, and anyone who clearly cannot follow them is refused a start.

What does it cost, and where are the results?

Prices change with the registration window, so the current ones are on the registration page. Results and course records are on live.thearctictriple.no.