The King's trophy was awarded to women's distance runner Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal and hurdler Karsten Warholm (who also set a championship record in the 400 metres sprint). Warholm became the first man to win the trophy five years in a row. Javelin thrower Egil Danielsen, who died shortly before the competition, was honoured in the opening ceremony and a statue was placed outside of the stadium in Hamar.
Championships
The following senior championships were held outside the main championships: [1]