Geiranger – From Fjord to Summit

Geiranger – From Fjord to Summit (Norwegian: Geiranger - Frå fjord til fjell) is a sporting event in the village of Geiranger in Stranda Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The event was started in 1994 and consists of the Geiranger Half Marathon, the Dalsnibba Cycle Race, the Geiranger March, and the Dalsnibba Minithon. All of the competitions begin at sea level at the Geirangerfjord, and all (except for the Minithon) end on top of the mountain Dalsnibba, at 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level. The annual event draws about 400-500 participants.

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