Next race
Sunday, 5 September 2027
9:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Scenic coastal road
Elevation
Rolling · 150 m gain
150 m climbing
Race profile
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.
Approximately 2,200 finishers
Course & terrain
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 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.
Rolling · 150 m gain — approx. 13 m above sea level
↑ 150 m · ↓ 140 m · net +10 m
Registration
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.
Getting there
Copenhagen (CPH)
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
48 km / 30 mi
Ängelholm (AGH)
Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport
29 km / 18 mi
Malmö (MMX)
Malmö Sturup Airport
71 km / 44 mi
Race footage
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
Other races closest to Helsingborg.
The Copenhagen Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers on an urban road in Copenhagen, Denmark. The course starts and finishes at Islands Brygge. The route passes the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, and Frederiksberg. Very flat with only minor bridge gradients over canals.
Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027
The Malmö Marathon attracts approximately 1,500 finishers each October through Sweden's third-largest city linked to Copenhagen by the Öresund Bridge. The course passes the Turning Torso skyscraper, Ribersborg beach, and the Malmöhus Castle on flat Skåne terrain. October's mild southern Swedish autumn and the Öresund views make it Scandinavia's most international city marathon.
Next race: Saturday, 2 October 2027
The Rostock Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each May through the Hanseatic port city on the Baltic Sea. The course passes the St. Mary's Church, the Warnemünde beach resort, and the harbour channel on flat northern German coastal terrain. May's Baltic spring and the seaside finish make it Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's premier marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027
Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Match a race to your goals — personal bests, sightseeing, atmosphere, or a major milestone — using course data and realistic expectations.
