The father and daughter joined the Nice-Cannes Marathon on Nov. 8, taking a scenic route along the Mediterranean coast between the two cities, according to American magazine Town & Country.
The pair began the race together at 9:16 a.m. King Haakon completed the marathon in approximately four hours and 43 minutes, according to Norwegian broadcaster TV2.
Ingrid Alexandra covered the first five kilometers in slightly more than 30 minutes, but her tracking data stopped updating near the 9.9-kilometer mark, leaving her official finishing time unclear.
Photographs and videos nevertheless showed the two running side by side near the end of the race.
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King Haakon VIII gives a thumbs-up while running alongside his daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, at the Nice-Cannes Marathon on Nov. 8, 2026. Photo from Instagram/theprincessesroyals. |
Several unidentified runners were seen accompanying them, although TV2 could not establish whether they were members of their security detail.
The royals largely blended in with the other participants, but some runners recognized them, HELLO! reported.
Images published by Norwegian media showed the king and his daughter smiling as they ran together.
One Norwegian participant told VG that he had briefly chatted with the pair during the race and understood that the king was feeling some fatigue in his legs toward the finish. The runner nevertheless described Haakon as being in good physical condition.
A sports commentator for Norwegian broadcaster NRK also expressed admiration for the king’s performance, particularly given the demands of his royal schedule.
The marathon offered the pair a personal outing following a challenging period for Norway’s royal family. Haakon ascended the throne on Aug. 28 after the death of his father, King Harald V, while Ingrid Alexandra has assumed greater responsibilities as heir to the throne.
King Haakon is expected to return to official duties on Nov. 11, although the palace has not announced when the royal family will return to Norway.