Johaug completed the course in 33:15, beating last year's winner Weng, who had clocked 33:30 in 2024. In the men's race, Sjur Krystad Prestsæter won with a time of 29:45. The event drew 20,000 spectators who lined Oslo's streets.
" She added that she had trained hard and felt focused with a race number on her chest. Johaug, who gave birth to her second child on January 10, had aimed for a time of 33:00. According to NRK Norge, Weng said she was excited but regretted her decision to race, though her goal was to set a personal record.
It was incredibly fun to run. 33:15 I am satisfied with, there was a lot of wind today.
I wanted to do well today, and have trained for this. There is something about getting a race number on your chest, you become very focused on what you are going to do.
It feels absolutely terrible, now it's been a year since I last competed.
I have said that the goal is 33 flat. It could be that I think I am better than I am. But Heidi is the big favorite.
I am excited, regret a little right now. But the goal is to set a personal record today. And I have noted that Therese has run more than me recently.