Ingebrigtsen Brothers Launch Runfest Norway with Home Wins

Jakob Ingebrigtsen claimed victories in the 1500m and 5km at the inaugural Runfest Norway in Sandnes. He made his decisive move in the 1500m with a minute left, finishing in 3:40.7. Norwegian athletes dominated the top six spots.

In the 5km, Ingebrigtsen took the lead with 300m remaining, winning in 13:26. Andreas Fjeld Halvorsen was runner-up, two seconds behind. The festival attracted 2540 runners across four distances. Read more racing coverage.

The three-day event, co-hosted by the Ingebrigtsen brothers, featured a health conference and school activities. Elite fields competed for prize money up to €1,600, with Ethiopian Biniyam Melak winning the 10km. Related: Endo, Nishikawa, and Yamakawa Join New Corporate Teams.

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins both 1500m and 5km at inaugural Runfest Norway. Jakob Ingebrigtsen claimed victories in the 1500m and 5km at the inaugural Runfest Norway in Sandnes. He made his decisive move in the 1500m with a minute left, finishing in 3:40.7. Norwegian athletes dominated the top six spots.

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Runner World published this brief on October 3, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 3, 2026.

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