How much does it cost to enter Norseman triathlon?

NOK 4000
The person who enters the race will have to pay the regular participation fee (NOK 4000). Norseman will donate this fee to Doctors Without Borders. Your donation is (of course) non-refundable.

How hard is Norseman triathlon?

Norseman is a long distance triathlon with a 3800m swim, 180km of cycling and a 42km run. When athletes cross the finish line, they have climbed 5000m of altitude. Unlike a traditional triathlon, Norseman is a point-to-point competition.

How do I apply for Norseman?

How do I register for Norseman? Norseman is always held on the first Saturday in August. Registration opens in October (10 months before the race) Opening of the registration window will be announced via our Newsletter, on our homepage, and on Social Media.

How cold is the water in the Norseman triathlon?

Hence, expect cold water in Eidfjord, and be prepared for varying temperatures on the swim leg. The average water temperature on race day is 13-15°C (57°F).

Where is Norseman triathlon?

Norway
The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is a non-Ironman branded triathlon, point to point, race held in Norway annually. The distances are equivalent to those of an Ironman race with the swim starting from the loading bay of a car ferry, through the water of the Hardanger fjord to the local town, Eidfjord.

What is the hardest triathlon?

IRONMAN Lanzarote While IRONMAN races are considered the toughest triathlons in the world, this is one of the toughest IRONMAN events. The reason for its reputation: the bike. Athletes face more than 2,551 meters of climbing and strong winds. The run, although flat, has athletes contending with fierce heat.

How long does the Norseman triathlon take?

The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is a gruelling challenge that’s not for the faint of heart. You’re halfway up a mountain. The wind has been trying its hardest to stop you for 14 long hours, since you plunged into an icy fjord at around 5am. The past hour has been fuelled by adrenaline alone, carrying you on your way.

Where is the Norseman?

What does the word Norsemen mean?

/ˈnɔːs.mən/ plural Norsemen. one of the people who lived in Scandinavia in the past, especially the Vikings: He had the roughness and strength of a Norseman.

What’s tougher than an Ironman?

An ultra-triathlon is a long-distance triathlon. The term generally refers to all triathlon events with a distance that is a multiple of the Ironman Triathlon, which consists of 2.4 miles (3.86 km) of swimming, 112 miles (180.25 km) of cycling, and a full marathon (26.2 mi or 42.2 km) of running.

Is Ironman harder than triathlon?

Ironman vs Triathlon recovery The Ironman Triathlons are arguably some of the hardest competitions to compete in physically. The Ironman world record was made by Jon Frodeno in just 7:35:39. And with most athletes taking longer than this, this race is a strenuous and enduring task. With this comes long recovery times.

What did Norsemen look like?

Danish Vikings were redheads The skin on the skeletons has looked much like it does on most of today’s Danes. Genetic studies have shown that even back then there was a healthy mix of blonds, redheads and dark-haired people, just like today.