What is Norathlon? The Ultimate Multi-Stage Endurance Challenge

Norathlon is a popular multi-stage endurance competition that combines strength and stamina through a variety of challenging exercises. It is designed to test both physical and mental resilience while promoting overall fitness.

Achieving Minimum Physical Activity Recommendations with Norathlon Training

Training for a Norathlon naturally meets the minimum physical activity recommendations set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Strength Training

To prepare effectively for a Norathlon, mastering fundamental strength exercises is essential—such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. Performing these exercises twice a week ensures compliance with WHO’s minimum recommendations for resistance training.

Running & Cardio Endurance

Endurance training should include running, walking, or other forms of cardiovascular exercise. By engaging in cardio sessions three times a week, athletes automatically meet the minimum recommended cardio load.

Physical & Mental Resilience

Norathlon challenges participants to push their limits, improve performance, and accomplish tasks they once thought impossible. The training process strengthens both the body and mind, fostering confidence, determination, and mental toughness.

Norathlon Distances

Norathlon courses are designed to balance strength and endurance, allowing athletes of different skill levels to compete on the same track and determine who is the most powerful and resilient.

Running Segment

Each run typically lasts around two hours, providing a true test of endurance and stamina.

MEN'S DISTANCES

THE GREAT NORATHLON

3km run
75x60kg bench press

3km run
75x80kg squat

3km run
75x100kg deadlift

THE LITTLE NORATHLON

3km run
75x40kg bench press

3km run
75x60kg squat

3km run
75x80kg deadlift

U 1 8 AND 4 0+ NORATHLON
2km run

50x40kg bench press

2km run

50x40kg squat

2km run
50x50kg deadlift

LADIES’ DISTANCES
THE GREAT NORATHLON

3km run
75x30kg bench press

3km run
75x45kg squat

3km run
75x60kg deadlift

THE LITTLE NORATHLON

3km run
75x20kg bench press

3km run
75x30kg squat

3km run
75x40kg traction

U18 AND 4 0+ NORATHLON
2km run

50x20kg bench press

2km run
50x30kg squat

2km run
50x40kgdeadlift

Team Distances

The People’s Team Race

The People’s Team Race is designed for teams whose members may not yet be ready to tackle individual race distances or for those seeking a new challenge to conquer together.

Team PRO Run

The Team PRO Run is for teams representing gyms, sports clubs, functional fitness centers, and all other athletes ready to take on a more demanding challenge as a team.

New for 2025: Two Difficulty Levels

In 2025, team races will feature two different levels of difficulty. Each team must consist of three participants—either two men and one woman or two women and one man.

In the team distance, each participant will complete one strength segment and one running segment. The weights, repetitions, and running distances for team exercises are currently being tested.

*Registration for disciplines coming soon...