# #213 EVERYTHING OSLO MARATHON (INFO ABOUT BOSTON REGISTRATION)

An episode of [The Marathon Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1803837535), 11 Sep 2026, 49 min.

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The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by SaySky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Cover photo: Oslo Marathon Kristian brings you a solo episode ahead of race weekend, breaking down the history of the Oslo Marathon, the latest Boston Marathon cutoff time predictions, and how he's tackling two distances at Oslo this weekend, pacing his wife in the half and racing his own 10k. Kristian shares the story behind the Oslo Marathon, first hosted in 1981 and shaped by Norwegian running legends Grete Waitz and Ingrid Kristiansen, along with what to expect if you're racing this weekend or considering the trip to Norway in future years. He walks through the current Boston Marathon cutoff time projections using RunningWithRock.com, what that means for his own 2:44 marathon PR, and details from a smaller, low key marathon in Rhode Island that's a great option if big city crowds aren't your thing. In this episode: - The Marathon Podcast's new sponsorship with SaySky Copenhagen - Registering for Boston: the five day window and how it actually works - What the qualifying standard vs. the cutoff time means - Current Boston Marathon cutoff time predictions - The new lottery for 1,000 additional Boston spots - A review of a smaller, low key marathon in Rhode Island - The history of the Oslo Marathon and the legends behind it - A full course preview, turn by turn, hill by hill - Race weekend tips: gels, hydration, and expo logistics Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and what this solo episode covers 00:38 Racing two distances at Oslo this weekend 01:28 Announcing the podcast's sponsorship with SaySky Copenhagen 04:14 Boston Marathon segment begins 06:40 The five day registration window and how it works 09:53 Using RunningWithRock.com to predict the cutoff time 12:40 What the projected cutoff means for different qualifying times 13:20 The new lottery for 1,000 additional Boston spots 15:50 Wrapping up the Boston segment 18:46 A smaller, low key marathon experience in Rhode Island 21:42 Thanking a longtime supporter of the podcast 22:02 The history of the Oslo Marathon begins 24:15 Grete Waitz, Ingrid Kristiansen, and the legends of the race 26:01 A wrong turn in 1992 that shortened the course 27:14 A record breaking year, then a decline in participation 29:14 The marathon distance gets cancelled, then the whole event 34:12 Why the Oslo course lets you see the whole city 35:27 A full course tour begins 37:26 Frogner Park, the speed skating stadium, and the route west 38:36 Vigeland Park and the course's biggest climb 39:51 Managing the hills without overdoing it 39:55 Heading down to the waterfront 46:04 Looking at last year's winning times 47:22 Race weekend logistics: pacing his wife and the expo 48:09 Closing thoughts and good luck this weekend Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

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