Stockholm Marathon

Stockholm Marathon course route

The Stockholm Marathon is an island-city loop starting and finishing at the Olympic Stadium, crossing bridges between islands and passing the Royal Palace, City Hall, and Djurgarden. The waterfront and Djurgarden sections are the easiest because they stay mostly flat and scenic, while the bridge approaches are the tougher moments that briefly lift the course. Crowds are strongest at the Olympic Stadium, around City Hall, and along the Djurgarden and Gamla Stan segments.

Stockholm Marathon elevation profile

The Stockholm Marathon course is very flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 208 metres of climbing and 208 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.

Entry requirements

The adidas Stockholm Marathon uses open first-come, first-served registration at stockholmmarathon.se — there is no lottery or qualifying time. Entry opens in tiered price periods from as early as May of the year before the race, rising to 1,995 SEK close to race day. With nearly 19,000 finishers, popular price tiers can fill, but no ballot is used.

Stockholm Marathon course video

Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.

adidas Stockholm Marathon 2026: 3D Video Course Map | 42.2 km - Stockholm

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Stockholm Marathon?

The Stockholm Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium.

What time does the Stockholm Marathon start?

The 2027 Stockholm Marathon starts at 12:00 pm local time on Saturday, 5 June 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.stockholmmarathon.se/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.

Does the Stockholm Marathon really cross 14 islands?

Yes. Stockholm is built across 14 islands, and the marathon course traverses bridges linking them — passing Gamla Stan (the Old Town), Djurgården, Södermalm, and Kungsholmen — for an island-hopping experience unique among world marathons.

Does the Stockholm Marathon finish inside the Olympic Stadium?

Yes. The race finishes inside the Stockholm Olympic Stadium (Stockholms Olympiastadion), built for the 1912 Summer Olympics. Running through the historic stone archways into the stadium track is one of the most memorable finish-line experiences in global marathon running.

When is the Stockholm Marathon held?

The Stockholm Marathon takes place on the first Saturday of June, during the long Nordic days — runners enjoy up to 18 hours of daylight. Check stockholmmarathon.se for the exact date each year.

Does the course pass the Royal Palace or Nobel Museum?

Yes. The route circles past the Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) in Gamla Stan and through the cultural district near the Nordic Museum on Djurgården, which neighbours the Nobel Prize Museum area.

How hilly is the Stockholm Marathon?

Despite running across multiple islands, the course has roughly 208 metres of total climbing — moderate by city marathon standards. The bridges create short, sharp rises, but there are no sustained long climbs.