Accommodation for The Arctic Run 2026 – Book at Sortland Camping

On Saturday, 6 June 2026, The Arctic Run takes place on Hadseløya in Vesterålen. Whether you are taking part, cheering from the sidelines or travelling with someone who is running, Sortland Camping & Motel is a practical choice for accommodation during race weekend.

Here, you stay centrally in Sortland, with flexible accommodation options such as cabins, motel rooms, motorhome pitches, caravan pitches and tent pitches. From Sortland, it is a short journey to Stokmarknes and Hadseløya, while still giving you a calm base for the rest of your weekend in Vesterålen.

The Arctic Run offers a marathon, half marathon, 10-kilometre race, Family Run and opportunities for para athletes. With the ocean, mountains and North Norwegian nature as its backdrop, this is more than an ordinary race – it is a full race weekend and a great opportunity to experience Vesterålen.

A race surrounded by North Norwegian nature

The Arctic Run has a truly special setting. The marathon route goes around Hadseløya – an island that measures approximately 42 kilometres.

That makes the race more than just a competition. The experience is just as much about the scenery as the time on the clock. Along the way, runners meet the sea, mountains, coastal landscapes and open horizons. This combination is what makes The Arctic Run such a distinctive running experience in Vesterålen.

The organisers describe the route as one of Europe’s most beautiful running courses. It may be a bold claim, but for anyone who knows Vesterålen, it is not difficult to understand.

Several distances – for different types of runners

You do not have to run a marathon to be part of The Arctic Run. The event is designed so that more people can take part, regardless of level or ambition.

The programme includes a marathon, half marathon, 10-kilometre race, Family Run and opportunities for para athletes. This makes the race weekend relevant for experienced runners, recreational runners, children, families and supporters alike.

For some, the weekend is about chasing a new personal best. For others, it is about completing their first 10-kilometre race, running with family or simply being part of the festive atmosphere in Stokmarknes. That is why The Arctic Run is well suited for travel groups where not everyone is running the same distance – or running at all.

Accommodation for The Arctic Run 2026

If you are taking part in The Arctic Run 2026, Sortland Camping & Motel can be a good base for the race weekend. You stay centrally in Vesterålen, with easy access to Stokmarknes, Hadseløya and the rest of the region.

We offer cabins, motel rooms, motorhome pitches, caravan pitches and tent pitches. This gives you flexible accommodation whether you are travelling alone, with family, with your running club or together with a group of supporters.

After an active day on Hadseløya, it can be good to return to quieter surroundings in Sortland – with the chance to get a good night’s sleep before continuing your journey, or before spending Sunday exploring more of Vesterålen.

Stay in Sortland during race weekend

Sortland is a practical place to stay if you are attending The Arctic Run. Here, you get a central base in Vesterålen while staying slightly away from the main event area.

This works well if you want a simpler and more flexible race weekend. You can travel to Stokmarknes on race day, while staying in Sortland before and after the event.

For families, groups and supporters, it can also be an advantage to stay somewhere with several types of accommodation in one place. This makes things easier when some prefer a cabin or motel room, while others arrive with a motorhome, caravan or tent.

Easy transport to Stokmarknes

On race day, a shuttle bus will run from Sortland to Stokmarknes. This makes it easier to get to the start and finish area without relying on your own car all the way.

For guests staying at Sortland Camping & Motel, this means Sortland can serve as a practical base throughout the race weekend.

We recommend checking the organiser’s own website for updated times, tickets and practical transport information.

More than just race day

The Arctic Run is planned as a full event weekend, not just a single race on Saturday.

Friday includes the EXPO and preparations ahead of race day. On Saturday, Stokmarknes will be filled with runners, spectators, festivities and activity throughout the day. After the race, social events are also planned for those who want to round off the day together with other participants.

Sunday is a good day to slow down. Perhaps with a mountain hike, a drive through Vesterålen, a good lunch or simply a few quiet hours after race day.

For many visitors, The Arctic Run can therefore become the start of a small holiday – not just a weekend with a race number on your chest.

Turn race weekend into a Vesterålen experience

When you are already travelling to Vesterålen, it may be worth setting aside a little extra time.

June is a beautiful time to experience Northern Norway. The days are bright, nature is close by, and the distances between mountains, fjords, coastline and small local communities are short.

Combine the race weekend with an extra night, a quiet Sunday in Vesterålen or a few more days on the road. From Sortland, you have a good starting point for exploring the coast, mountains and local communities in the region.

The Arctic Run is the goal for the weekend. Vesterålen is the experience around it.

Book accommodation for The Arctic Run 2026

Are you taking part in The Arctic Run 2026, or travelling with someone who is running?

At Sortland Camping & Motel, you get a central, flexible and practical base for race weekend in Vesterålen. Choose between cabins, motel rooms, motorhome pitches, caravan pitches and tent pitches – depending on how you want to stay.

Welcome to Sortland Camping & Motel – and good luck with your preparations for The Arctic Run 2026.