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Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2027

Hardangerfjord to Gaustatoppen, Vestland/Telemark, Norway · Triathlon · Sat 7 Aug 2027

Opening soonLottery opens: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 15:00 CEST

The lottery for 2027 opens on Thu 1 Oct 2026, 15:00 CEST.

Last verified 30 Sept 2026, 19:19 UTC ·

How to get in

Every way in we know of for 2027, most actionable first. Times are shown in local time at the event (Europe/Oslo) and in yours.

Lottery / ballot

Open ballot

Opening scheduled
Opens
Thu 1 Oct 2026, 15:00 CEST
Closes
Sun 11 Oct 2026, 23:59 CEST
Results
Wed 21 Oct 2026, 20:00 CEST
Price
€3 · Ballot ticket fee of 1.50 plus 1.50 platform fee; race entry of 550 EUR is paid only if drawn.

125 slots are drawn. Repeat unsuccessful applicants get extra chances (1 in year one, 2 in year two, 3 in year three), and the draw aims for at most 25% Norwegians and at least 15% women. Drawn athletes must register and pay by 14 Nov 2026; the draw is 14 Oct and emails go out 23 Oct.

Sources: [1][2]Official page

Qualifier early access

X-Points holders

Opening scheduled
Opens
Thu 1 Oct 2026, 15:00 CEST
Closes
Sun 11 Oct 2026, 23:59 CEST
Price
€550 · Race entry fee payable after a place is granted.

100 slots go to the applicants with the highest X-Points balances during the same window as the ballot. Points are earned by finishing XTRI races.

Sources: [1][2]Official page

Club / member allocation

Research partner slots

Not open yet
Opens
Thu 22 Oct 2026
Closes
Tue 10 Nov 2026
Price
€10,000 · Per slot, as stated by the organizer.

10 slots for research partners. Applicants email the organizer with their motivation and financial commitment.

Source: [1]Official page

Qualifier early access

XTRI World Tour qualified athletes

Unconfirmed
Opens
Not announced

57 slots are allocated to XTRI World Tour qualified athletes. The qualification route and timing were not detailed on the pages checked.

Source: [1]Official page

Official transfer

Deferrals from 2026 and pregnancy deferrals

Unconfirmed
Opens
Not announced

2 slots are held for deferrals from 2026 and 2 for pregnancy deferrals. Start places are personal and cannot be sold or transferred.

Source: [1]Official page

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Sell-out history

EditionEntries openedSold out?Still possible afterSource
2026UnknownLotteryUnknown—Entry was by ballot; about 250 athletes started. Application figures and draw dates were not verified.Source: [4]

Event facts — 2027

Date
Sat 7 Aug 2027 Source: [2]
Start / finish
Eidfjord to Gaustatoppen, Norway Source: [3]
Routes
  • Full course · 226 km · 5,000 m climbing Source: [3]
Official site
www.nxtri.com

Small-field extreme iron-distance triathlon from a fjord ferry start to the top of Mount Gausta; places are mostly won through an annual ballot plus points and partner slots.

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Sources

  1. [1] Registration & Slots — Norseman Xtreme Triatlon (official), accessed 30 Sept 2026
  2. [2] FAQ — Norseman Xtreme Triatlon (official), accessed 30 Sept 2026
  3. [3] Safer roads and stricter cut-off times — Norseman Xtreme Triatlon (official), accessed 30 Sept 2026
  4. [4] Homepage — Norseman Xtreme Triatlon (official), accessed 30 Sept 2026

Unofficial page. bibalerts is independent and not affiliated with the organizers of Norseman Xtreme Triathlon; the event name is used only to identify it. Details can change at short notice — always confirm on the official site before you pay. Last verified 30 Sept 2026, 19:19 UTC. .