Oppdal Mountain Marathon: two years on the mountain
Client
Oppdal Mountain Marathon
Services
Photo, social video
Year
2025 and 2026
Distances
42, 22 and 11 km plus a mini marathon
The brief
Document the mountain marathon from start to finish, from steep climbs to intense final sprints, and give the organiser photos and video that sell next year’s race. Just as important: the sponsors need to be seen. The photo plan is built around them, with beach flags at the starts, the finish arch and the banners in the finish area.
How we did it
In 2025 we had five photographers spread along the course, from the start at Gjevilvasshytta to Ørsnipen, Storgruvpiken and Storhåmmåren, and delivered an extensive photo library and four short social videos.
In 2026 there were two of us, a smaller and more mobile team. Emil and Markus covered all three starts, went up the mountain to Ørsnipen and followed the finish area with volunteers, the mini marathon and the prize ceremonies. This time we delivered both the photos and four reels from race day.
From race day 2026
From race day 2025
The delivery
5
photographers along the course in 2025
2
on the job in 2026, covering photo and video
8
social videos and reels
An extensive photo library both years
Four social videos in 2025 and four reels in 2026
Sponsor exposure captured at the start, on the course and at the finish
Material for marketing next year’s race
The result is a visual toolkit Oppdal Mountain Marathon can use in all its marketing going forward.