Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden
The Uppsala Marathon attracts about 2,500 finishers each September through Sweden's historic university city north of Stockholm. The course passes the Uppsala Cathedral (Scandinavia's largest), the Gustavianum museum, and the Fyris River. September crisp Swedish autumn and flat Uppsala terrain make it a popular regional marathon.
Uppsala Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Uppsala Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 23 May 2027 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 100 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
The Uppsala Marathon is a flat university-city loop starting and finishing at Studenternas IP stadium, passing Uppsala Cathedral, the university quarter, and the Fyris River parklands. The Fyris and campus sections are the easiest because they stay smooth and level, while the long suburban connectors and any wind across the open plain are tougher. Crowds gather at Studenternas IP, around the cathedral, and along the Fyris River paths.
The Uppsala Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
The Uppsala Marathon uses open registration at uppsalamarathon.se with no ballot or qualifying standard. Sign-up for the May race in the university city typically opens early in the year. The modest field draws Swedish club runners and 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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