Helsingborg, Skåne County, Sweden
The Helsingborg Marathon draws about 2,200 finishers each September along Sweden's Öresund coast opposite Denmark. The course passes Kärnan tower, the harbour, and the coastal roads with views across to Helsingør. September Baltic weather and rolling seaside terrain define this southern Swedish marathon.
Helsingborg Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Helsingborg Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 6 September 2026 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with coastal hills layout.
The Helsingborg Marathon is a loop that starts and finishes at the harbour and follows the Oresund coast past the Karnan tower before climbing the coastal cliffs at Raa with views toward Denmark. Rolling terrain and the moderate climbs at Raa are the main test, and spectators gather at the harbour and along the waterfront.
The Helsingborg Marathon course is rolling with coastal hills over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
The Helsingborg Marathon uses open registration at helsingborgmarathon.se with no ballot or qualifying time. Sign-up for the September race on Sweden's west coast typically opens early in the year. The modest field size means places usually remain available until closer to race day.
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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