JevnakerFULL

Jevnaker, Norway · August · Independent

Why people love it

Almost no independent information or reviews online; first edition 2026, second 2027
Elevation gain not published; bike described only as rolling
Small field, with limited spectator and accommodation information
Rural Norwegian base about 100 km (62 mi) from Oslo airport

2.7Good

How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 27% of the overall score.

Racer satisfactionLiked3.2
No athlete reviews exist yet; the organiser promises closed roads and a lakeside base, but that is unverified. · Low confidence
OrganizationAdequate3.1
Only the second edition is planned (first 2026, then 2027); the organiser also runs shorter races, but there is no feedback on how it runs. · Low confidence
First timer friendlyDoable3.3
Closed roads, a rolling bike, a semi-flat run and relay options help, but it is a small new event with little support information. · Low confidence

PR potentialAverage3.2
The organiser lists a rolling 180 km (112 mi) bike, a semi-flat run and 11-24 °C (52-75 °F) conditions; elevation gain is not published. · Low confidence
Course easeTough3.2
The organiser describes a rolling bike and semi-flat run with cool lake water around 18 °C (64 °F); there is no hard elevation data. · Low confidence

3.2Good

Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

Wetsuit legalAlmost always4.8
Water is about 18 °C (64 °F) per the organiser, so wetsuits are almost certainly legal. · Low confidence
Water temperatureAcceptable2.8
Water of about 18 °C (64 °F) is fine in a wetsuit, though cool. · Low confidence
Calm waterMostly calm3.9
A large, sheltered shoreline lake, though wind chop is possible on Randsfjorden (about 70 km (43.5 mi) / 43 mi long); unverified. · Low confidence
Swim easeEasy3.5
Two laps with an Australian exit should keep sighting and crowding manageable; the start format is unknown. · Low confidence
Swim experienceFine3.1
A two-lap 3,800 m (2.4 mi) lake swim with an Australian exit; no one has written about clarity or the start format. · Low confidence

4.0Very good

Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.

Road surfaceMixed3.0
No reports; Norwegian rural roads are generally decent but vary. · Low confidence
Road closuresFully closed4.5
The organiser's listing states roads are closed for both bike laps. · Low confidence
Bike sceneryBeautiful4.0
The route follows the Randsfjorden shoreline and Hadeland farmland, which looks promising but is unreviewed. · Low confidence
WindSome wind3.1
The lake corridor can funnel wind, but no one has reported on it. · Low confidence

Bike speedAverage3.2
A rolling course on closed roads beside the lake; elevation gain is not published. · Low confidence
Bike flatnessRolling3.2
The organiser calls the 180 km (112 mi) bike 'rolling'; elevation gain is not published. · Low confidence
Bike simplicityMostly simple3.7
A two-lap shoreline road that is probably not technical, though unverified. · Low confidence

3.1Good

Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

Crowd supportSparse2.4
A small-town new event with relay and kids races; no field size or spectator reports are available. · Low confidence
Aid stationsStandard3.0
No reports on aid stations; expect a standard setup. · Low confidence
Run sceneryBeautiful3.8
The organiser calls the run course scenic; no athlete has confirmed this. · Low confidence
Run conditionsEasy3.8
Cool air of 11-24 °C (52-75 °F) per the organiser; surface and shade are unknown. · Low confidence

Run flatnessMostly flat3.9
The organiser lists a 'semi-flat' 42 km (26 mi) run. · Low confidence

4.0Very good

Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

Air temperaturePleasant4.2
The organiser lists 11-24 °C (52-75 °F): mostly mild with chilly mornings. · Low confidence
Weather reliabilityVariable3.3
Late-August Norway can be changeable; the organiser shows 11-24 °C (52-75 °F). · Low confidence
Venue beautyLovely3.9
A large freshwater lake in rural Hadeland; there are no photos or reviews yet. · Low confidence
Spectator friendlySome viewpoints3.3
The base is in the town centre by the lake, with a two-lap bike and swim; no spectator reports exist. · Low confidence

Low altitudeSea level5.0
About 140 m (460 ft), effectively sea level. · Medium confidence

3.7Very good

Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.

Hotel availabilityBook early3.4
A small town with a small field, so demand should be modest, though lodging has not been checked. · Low confidence
Hotel valueNormal3.0
Norway is expensive, and no local price data is available. · Low confidence
WalkabilityWalkable3.8
The listing places the base in the town centre by the lake. · Low confidence
Travel easeEasy3.5
Oslo airport is about 100 km (62 mi) away, followed by a road transfer. · Low confidence
LogisticsSimple3.9
A single town-centre base by the lake per the listing, though the swim venue details are not published. · Low confidence
Town and foodFine2.7
A small town; few details are available on dining. · Low confidence

Location: Jevnaker, Akershus/Viken (Hadeland), Norway
Typical month: August
Latest or next date: 30 August 2026
Organiser: Independent
Distances: 3.8 km (2.4 mi) swim, 180 km (112 mi) bike, 42.2 km (26.2 mi) run
Swim venue: Randsfjorden (lake)
Swim laps: 2
Bike laps: 2
Altitude: 140 m (460 ft)
Nearest airport: Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)
Where to stay: Jevnaker centre

TrainerDay event listingaggregator · Positive
Calendar listing for the 2026 edition: two-lap Randsfjorden swim with Australian exit, two-lap closed-road bike along the lake, relay and shorter formats, kids race the day before. No athlete feedback.

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