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Route: NPL - North Cape to Lindesnes (Norway)

Submitted by Simen on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 11:03pm
Location
Norway
Distance
2,600 km
Vertical Gain
29,500 m
Description

Running across Norway. Route from North Cape (the northern most point in Noway) to Lindesnes watchtower (the south most point). Mostly at traffic roads. Must do one ferry (to avoid running in Sweden). Several under water (and mountain tunnels). Total distance 2600 kilometres. 

 

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Simen
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 10:42pm

Current record is by Erik Nossum from 2010 at 42 days, 9 hours, 6 minutes and 45 seconds. Check his report here: http://www.norwayrun.net (Norwegian only)  

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Simen
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 10:45pm

Vertical gain of 48632m is incorrect. Should be closer to 29500m (according to Basecamp). 

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Otto Gullesen
Sat, 07/30/2022 - 06:14am

Started Lindesnes 11:00, 8.May 2022 and arrive Nordkapp 12:42 on 24.June. Total 47 days 1 hour, 42 min and 18 sec. (included 2 days home for funeral)

Running alone the length of Norway self-supported. Distance 2586 km and heightmeters 28383 m. 

Pushed a baby stroller weight 35 kg in front of me with tent, cocking gear, sleeping bag etc. Supplied food in shops on the way. Plenty of fresh water along the route. 43 night in tent (mostly wildcamps) and 4 night under roof (to dry up)