First time I've done this race and it's fantastic. 

Make sure you book a accommodation with black out blinds. Buy duty free on your way in if you want a drink. Do the breakfast run. 

Absolutely beautiful setting. Four of us met up in tromso to do this race. Registration was quick and easy and we all entered the breakfast run for a bit of history and a bite to eat.

The scenery is fantastic, the drinks stations regular and well staffed. The locals, whilst there aren't thousands are loud and really supportive. Whole houses seem to have had parties and we're hanging out to meet us. 

The course is two 'there and back loops' and is flat apart from the Bridge, which is a trudge, but it really is a pb course. The wind was tough the night we ran it and 3 miles from 20 to 23 was tough going into a strong headwind. 

I really enjoyed Norway, great people in tromso, great event. May well go back for the half marathon.