Bodøværing Sondre Skjelvik (35) secured a podium finish at the Bodø Run Festival half-marathon, clocking in at 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 34 seconds, according to results published on August 29, 2026.
Sondre Skjelvik Claims Second Place in Half-Marathon
Local runner Sondre Skjelvik delivered a strong performance on the race course, capturing second place overall in the men’s half-marathon category. Abdul Jamal Khawajazada captured race-day photographs documenting the competitive field as runners tackled the challenging seaside route.
Skjelvik’s final chip time of 1:13:34 placed him comfortably on the podium, trailing only Knut Jørgenvåg of Stavanger across the finish line. Jørgenvåg secured the top step of the podium with a winning margin of roughly three minutes over Skjelvik.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the half-marathon at the Bodø Run Festival?
Knut Jørgenvåg from Stavanger won the men’s half-marathon race.
What was Sondre Skjelvik’s finish time?
Sondre Skjelvik finished the half-marathon in 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 34 seconds.
When did the event take place?
The results and race updates were finalized on August 29, 2026.
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