Menu
The Sagamarsjen is a 2-day IML march that takes place in the city of Verdal the last weekend in August every year (located 60 km north of Trondheim Airport Værnes). The main arena is Stiklestad National Cultural Center with an opening ceremony on Friday night. There is a saga march pub on Saturday night, and there are opportunities to buy breakfast and pack a packed lunch at Stiklestad Hotell. The first day of the march is in Swedish / Norwegian mountain terrain, the second day the start and entry of all marching routes will take place at Stiklestad.
The saga march welcomes everyone to march no. 58. The main arena will be Scandic Stiklestad / Stiklestad National Cultural Center with an opening ceremony on Friday night.
The first day of the march (Saturday) will be as before in Swedish / Norwegian mountain terrain, while on Sunday the start and arrival of all marching routes will take place at Stiklestad. Those who participate both days will be able to experience both mountains and fjords in our cultural landscape.
19.00 Opening ceremony in Borggården, Stiklestad
Opening ceremony
March. See start times further down the page - timetables / scedules below
START TIMES / TIMETABLE SATURDAY / SATURDAY
31 km kl. 08-09 (8 am-9 am)
23 km kl. 08-10 (8 am-10 am)
10 km kl. 08.30-11 (8.30 am-11 am)
7 km kl. 08.30-11 (8.30 am-11 am)
Last income at 15 (finish before 3 pm)
March. See start times further down on the page timtables / scedules below
About. at 15.00 Closing ceremony outside the main entrance at Stiklestad
Closing Ceremony
START TIMES / TIMETABLE SUNDAY / SUNDAY
32 km kl. 07.30 (7.30 am)
24 km kl. 07.30-09 (7.30 am-9 am)
12 km kl. 08.30-11 (8.30 am-11 am)
5 km kl. 08.30-11 (8.30 am-11 am)
Last income at 14.45 (finish before 02.45 pm)
PRIS/FEE
Adult
2 days, 150 pre-registered, 180 at start
1 day, 130 pre-registered, 150 at start
Barn
2 days, 80 pre-registered, 100 at start
1 day, 70 pre-registered, 80 at start
Adults
2 days, NOK 150 prepaid, NOK 180 at start
1 day, NOK 130 prepaid, NOK 150 at start
Children
2 days, NOK 80 prepaid, NOK 100 at start
1 day, NOK 70 prepaid, NOK 80 at start
From 1991, Sagamarsjen is also Norway's only member of the International Marching League IML. Following the IML's annual meeting in Japan in 1997, the IML is divided into the European Marching League EML, to which the Saga March belongs, and a separate marching league for the countries around the Pacific Ocean, called the Pan Pacific Marching League PPML. The division was necessary due to huge applications from many countries around the world, to become a member country of the IML.
A warm welcome to all our participants who return year after year both at home and abroad. We need a solid foundation to maintain the number of participants in the years ahead. We especially welcome new members, and hope you will enjoy our large group of hiking march enthusiasts.
The saga march's motto: "WILL TO HEALTH" still stands, together with the diplomas' inscription: "On all paths it drove people". In addition, we now have with us IML's motto (Latin): NOS IUNGAT AMBULARE ", which means" hiking unites us ".
In the year 1030, people came to Stiklestad to fight against each other. Now, almost 1000 years later, everyone in the Saga March meets for peaceful purposes.
In 2020, the IML General Meeting will be held in Verdal.
TRANSPORT SATURDAY
NOTE! Cash payment / cash.
From the railway station to start Skalstugan at 7 (7 am). 70 NOK
A bus goes via Stiklestad, and stops at the road to the campsite / one of the buses goes via Stiklestad (approx. 7.05 am) and stops by the road to the campsite (approx. 07.07 am).
Buses run from Sulstart Skalstugan . First bus at 07.45 (7.45 am), continuously after this. 50 NOK
Return at 14, 15 and 16 (buses back from Sul via Stiklestad to the railway station 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm) 50 NOK
Also stops by the road to the campsite when needed / stops by the road to the campsite.
TRANSPORT SØNDAG / SUNDAY
NOTE! Cash payment / cash.
From Stiklestad to the railway station / railway station at 15.30 (3.30 pm) after the closing ceremony. 30 NOK
WEATHER
There may be varying weather, especially on the mountain day 1.
Here it can also change quickly. It is a good idea to bring some warm clothes and a change of clothes. Check today's weather forecast before you leave.
The weather can be various, so bring some extra & warm clothes with you. Please also check the forecast to prepare.
FOOD & BEVERAGE / FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Saturday: water and coffee at Kvilbekken, kiosk with various selections at Skalstugan / start, food sales Sul Samfunnshus / several places to buy coffee, snacks and light food.
Sunday: Water stations on the trail, Restaurant Skalden in Stiklestad, kiosks with drinks and a simple selection of two places on the trail / several places to buy coffee, snacks and food. Cash payment (cash except Restaurant Skalden).
ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday: At Kvilbekken, Morten Fornes plays the accordion.
In addition, entertainment in connection with the opening ceremony: Vuku school music corps, Verdal Juniorspellmannslag and others. and closing ceremony / income area: Morten Fornes, Vuku school music corps.
PAYMENT / CURRENCY
We prefer cards and Vipps, as we have limited exchange. Please use credit card when you can, we only have a small amount of change.
