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Stockholm Marathon 2024

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Marathon de Stockholm

The event in a few words

What do Alfred Nobel 🧪, Greta Thunberg ♻️, and Zara Larsson 🎤 have in common? Giving up? Well, they were all born in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden! 🇸🇪 Did you know that the city is so fragmented (boasting no less than 14 islands amidst the Baltic Sea 🌊) that it's nicknamed 'the Venice of the North' 🛶? Not to mention, the impressively dense array of innovative tech companies 🤖 allowing the city to compete with Silicon Valley. In fact, the music streaming giant Spotify 🎶 was born here, with its headquarters firmly planted in the city center 📍. Surprised? It’s like finding a hidden compartment in an Ikea 🪑 shelf, isn't it? 🧐

On the first Sunday of June, it's not the sound of streaming music 🎧 or the clang of assembling flat-pack furniture 🔨 you'll hear throughout the Swedish capital, but rather live concerts 🎸 fueling the motivation of a horde of spirited runners 🏃🏼‍♂️. Yes, early June marks the Adidas Stockholm Marathon 👟, one of Europe's most prestigious marathons 🇪🇺, celebrated for both its impeccable organization and the stunning beauty of its course 🤩. An ideal date, as the southwest coast of Sweden enjoys mild summers... And virtually no night! 🌞 This means you can celebrate your finisher's medal 🏅, and possibly a personal record ⏱️, all night long... 🌚 Which truly feels like Groundhog Day! Anyway, you'll have plenty of time (6h30 max) to complete the official 42.195 km, a distance certified by the Swedish Athletics Federation 🤸‍♀️ and World Athletics (rest assured, you won't run a meter too many! 🤓).

Aside from the sheer joy of treading these northern lands, you'll be thrilled to explore seven emblematic districts of Stockholm 🏙️. The route, surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd, kicks off just steps away from the Stockholm Olympic Stadium constructed for the 1912 Olympics 🏟️. It'll swiftly take you through the heart of Östermalm, home to the nation's most expensive properties 💸. Keep your eyes peeled in this fleeting moment, as you'll soon head towards Vasastan, the chic, trendy waterside district 💅 featuring the City Hall, myriad artist galleries 🎨, and a plethora of ultra-cozy restaurants 🍝. After crossing a bridge, you'll arrive at Kunghsolmen (Bless you! 🤧) where a different, more intimate and vibrant atmosphere awaits, complete with a beach 🏖️, a 2 km long promenade 🚶🏼‍♂️, and the Ralambshovs Park 🛝. Hop hop hop! Two more bridges (told you it's a city of water, proof's right here!) will lead you to Gamlastan, the historic old town filled with colorful buildings some of which date back to the 13th century. There, the Royal Palace 👑 and the Stockholm Cathedral 🕍 will come into view.

You'll then skirt along the district of Norrmalm, today's true city center 🌆 with the most popular park (brace yourself, the Kungsträdgarden) and the famous Ahlens store 🏪. No time to linger for shopping 🛍️, though, as you'll only be at the 12th km! After passing by the Olympic stadium again, you'll dart towards Djurgarden: this vast slice of nature 🍃 near the city center is no less than the world's first urban park, with a history dating back to the 15th century. This wooded island 🌳 houses deer 🦌, hares 🐇, and even some rare bird species 🦜 living alongside hugely popular attractions 🎡: the Gröna Lund amusement park, the Nordiska Museet, the Rosendal's Garden, and Skansen. By the halfway point, you'll feel as though you've visited several towns 🤩. Yet, the surprises aren't over! 🎁

The Stockholm Marathon course still has plenty of wonders 👀 in store with another run through Norrmalm and Gamlastan to reach Södermalm island 🗾, a touch bohemian 🌸, decidedly creative, and utterly relaxed ✌🏼. The largest of the 14 islands of the Swedish capital is home to the SoFo district, young 🧒 and alternative 🤪, with the nickname being a shorthand for " South of Folkungagatan " (no, it's not a piece of furniture from Nordique Warehouse, it's a boulevard that cuts across the island east to west 🧭). Nearly 8 km are laid out in Södermalm, which you'll leave by crossing a spectacular bridge back to Kungsholmen. Hold tight; only 7 km to go (you're already familiar from earlier in the race 😉)! You'll make your way to the Olympic stadium for an unforgettable finish 🥰 in this historic venue. The warm crowd will mark your final strides with applause 👏🏼 and cheers 🗣️ that will give you goosebumps.

Du gjorde det! Yes, you can be proud of yourself! 🙌🏼

4 reasons to join this race

Flawless Organization 💪🏼
With 20,000 participants from over 100 countries, the Stockholm Marathon is an event every runner should experience at least once in their lifetime! 🙌 Its international prestige is well-earned. You’ll be treated like royalty 👑 with: finisher T-shirts, exclusive and vintage medals, a welcome bag full of supplies, hot showers at the finish line, a personalized certificate, live tracking, pacers, a running expo, massages, musical entertainment, medical services throughout the course, and even shuttles to take you back at the end if you need to drop out!
The Perfect Opportunity to Sample Swedish Cuisine 🐟
Kanelbullar, fika, Köttbullar, Knäckebröd, Surströmming, Sill, Ärtsoppa med pannkakor, Smaland’s Ostkaka... The list of Swedish culinary delights is as long and challenging as an Ikea catalogue! Running the Stockholm Marathon offers a fantastic chance to explore local cuisine, abundant in cinnamon rolls, meatballs 🥩 with cranberry sauce, marinated herrings 🐳, and cheesecakes with jam and cream... A great way to indulge and replenish those calories after the marathon, with as much relish as a Kanelbullar!
A Cultural Capital 🎨
Stockholm is a Swedish cultural hotspot! It boasts major sites, including theaters, museums, and operas. Two locations are even listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Drottningholm Palace and Skogskyrkogården cemetery. Named the European Capital of Culture in 1998, Stockholm also offers a deep dive into its history and spirit, just by wandering through its various districts, each with their distinct and bold personality! 🦋
The Ideal Time to Visit 🗓️
Early June is the perfect time to run in Stockholm 🌞. As summer gently arrives, temperatures are pleasant, allowing for great racing times without the oppressive heat of Southern Europe. Early June is also when you'll be in top form, having trained diligently throughout spring, hitting specific workouts, and perhaps even pinning on a bib or two in preparation 🎽. You might just set a personal best on the Swedish streets!

The distance you'll all agree on

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM
  • 5,000+ runners in the last edition

A few more words

Ready to hit the starting line for your race? 🏃‍♀️ Nu kör vi (Let's go)!

Your journey begins right next to the Östermalm Olympic Stadium 🏟️, where you can even catch a glimpse of the finish line... 🏁 But let us walk you through the course before you start dreaming of the finish! 👉 You'll kick off descending into the heart of the city 🏙️, straight ahead to a world-renowned monument: the Gunnar Asplund Public Library 📖. Then, you'll make a right towards the Grand Cinema 🎦. At km 4, you'll gain momentum 🚀 as you descend along Vasagatan. Gear up 🦌 for the first climb 📈 of the course at km 5. As you reach Kungsholmen, you'll see the old Sports Palace 🤾‍♂️ 16 stories high on your left, and the former Polar Studios, where ABBA 🕺, Led Zeppelin, and the Ramones recorded albums 🎧.

You'll then enjoy descending Fleminggatan, which ends with a right turn 📐 into Scheelegatan and the Rådhuset Court House 👩‍⚖️. After catching sight of the three crowns 👑 of the City Hall, you'll hit Tegelbacken, one of the few sections that will break your pace in the first 10 km 😮‍💨, which otherwise boast record-breaking speed 🙌. With a view of Kungsträdgården, you'll then see the first 10 km marker on the second hill ⛰️ of the course. You'll follow the promenade of Strandvägen, the last flat stretch 📏 of the first part of the course before engaging in the approximately 600 m long, sloping Narvavägen, perfect for hill training 📉, especially since you'll come back here after 40 km.

From km 14 to the halfway point, you'll make a large loop 🔁 in Djurgården. This flat section will allow you to pick up some pace at the right time 💪. The crowd 📣 and atmosphere 🥳 will return! Crossing the Karl Johansslussen bridge at km 24, you'll venture into a 5 km stretch on the island of Södermalm (a young and trendy district 🔌), facing another climb before exiting the island via the Västerbron bridge, a real boulevard before the 30 km wall. Back at Kungsholmen, another slope awaits until km 33 where mental strength 🧠 will take over and refueling is essential 🧃. You'll need to head up Vasagatan again to rejoin the route from the first part of the course at km 8. You'll be on the final stretch, the crowd will be buzzing, and you'll just need to tap into your last reserves to conquer the climb of Sturegatan before crossing the finish line 🏁.

The arrival in a packed stadium will be impressive, but a fitting culmination of the 42 km journey through the Stockholm Marathon.

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The devil's in the detail

  • From October 16, 2023, to February 11, 2024: 1,195 KR, approximately €102.79

  • From February 12, 2024, to May 29, 2024: 1,345 KR, approximately €115.69

  • From May 30, 2024, to June 1, 2024: 1,495 KR, approximately €128.60

You can register up to 1 hour before the race starts.

The race will start on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM and 12:10 PM, at Lidingövägen, in front of the Stockholm stadium's clock tower.

There will be around twenty refreshment stands along the course.

You must be at least 18 years old on the day of the race.

The time limit is set to 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Have more questions? You can contact the organizers via email: info@stockholmmarathon.se

Find the race regulations by clicking here.

Yes, pace runners will help you achieve your dream time: 3h; 3h15; 3h30; 3h45; 4h; 4h15; 4h30; 4h45; 5h; 5h15; 5h30, and 5h45.

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