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Sat, May 29 · 2027StockholmSince 1979

Stockholm Marathon

Stockholm Marathon runs two loops through the Swedish capital, finishing inside the historic Olympic Stadium. It's a well-organized race through a city that knows how to throw a party on a late-May weekend.

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STOCKHOLM · SE
Stockholm
SAT, MAY 29
2027
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Race Overview

EST. 1979

Stockholm Marathon runs two loops around the Swedish capital and finishes on the track inside the old Olympic Stadium. The city looks good in late May. The waterways, bridges, and open squares give you something to look at both times around, which matters more than you'd think when you're retracing ground in the second half. The stadium finish is genuinely something. You run in through the tunnel and onto the track with the crowd close on all sides. Worth the effort to get there.

The course is mostly flat with some rolling stretches spread across both laps. That means no single hill will break you, but the cumulative gain adds up, and the second loop is where a lot of runners pay for going out too fast. Be patient in the first lap. Registration opens in August each year and closes when the spots are gone, so mark the date and set a reminder. Entry is straightforward, just don't sleep on it.

Field size
~19k
18,844 finishers
BQ rate
—
Boston qualifier
Time limit
6:30
Standard cutoff
Entry
Open
First-come registration
Course records
Men
2:10:10
Nigussie Sahlesilassie
2019
Women
2:28:24
Grete Waitz
1988

The Course

684 ft total gain
Total ascent
↑684 ft
Total descent
↓685 ft
Net elevation
↓1 ft
Highest point
118 ft
Lowest point
0 ft
Course shape
Multi loop
Start and finish in one place

The course is a two-loop design, nearly dead-flat on net elevation with roughly 684 feet of cumulative gain spread across both loops. The highest point is only about 118 feet above sea level, so no single climb will hurt you badly, but the repeated rollers across two laps can accumulate fatigue if you go out hard. Pacing the first loop conservatively is the main tactical call here. The finish inside Stockholm Olympic Stadium gives you a lap on the track, which tends to feel fast at the end. Surface is primarily road. Expect some turns negotiating city streets, so avoid wide early lines.

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Race-Day Weather

10-year median
Low
52°F
High
66°F
30°MARATHON-IDEAL 45–60°80°
What to expect

Late May in Stockholm is generally mild, but you're racing at high latitude and the weather can surprise you. Expect a cool-to-comfortable morning at the gun, usually in the low 50s, warming into the mid-60s by the time the back half of the race arrives. That's a reasonable window for fast running if you dress smart. A light throwaway layer for the start is worth it. Wind can be a factor near the water, so don't count on a calm day. Overall it's a decent weather bet, but check the forecast race week.

Entry

OPEN

Open registration on a first-come, first-served basis with limited capacity. Registration opens August 24 at 09:00 each year and closes when full.

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Logistics

For runners travelling in
Closest airport
ARN
23 mi
from the start
≈ 36 min transferEasy transfer
What to expect

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 40km (25 miles) north of the city center, approximately 20-30 minutes by train or 45 minutes by car. The race starts and finishes near Stockholm Olympic Stadium in Östermalm, well-served by public metro and bus. Base yourself centrally in Stockholm; the city is compact and navigable by public transit.

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