Stockholm Half Marathon 2026

In the north, it was the corooooons... Well, maybe we went a bit too far north! 😅 Welcome to Stockholm, Sweden, for the Adidas Stockholm Half Marathon! 🇸🇪 You are invited to the capital of 30,000 islands to celebrate the end of your vacation in style: with sports! 💪 Halvmarathon means half marathon in the language of Zlatan ⚽️. That's the distance you'll have to tackle: 21 km winding 🐍 through the various islands of the beautiful Swedish city 🏝️. Don't worry though, the course is pretty flat: perfect for breaking your record! 🥇 Moreover, temperatures are mild at this time of year, contrary to what one might think ☀️.

This race will be an opportunity to discover the rich history along with the curiosities of the Swedish capital 📍. The start and finish alone will leave you speechless: you'll have the Royal Palace at your feet! 👑 Look up, you might even see King Carl XVI Gustaf applauding you from the balcony! 👏 You will also pass by many of the city's parks (including the king's 🤴), as well as the many bridges necessary to connect the islands that make up what is called the Venice of the North. Consequently, you'll often be near the water during your course 💧. You'll also have the chance to pass through the old town, a charming medieval heritage 🏰. The most iconic monuments of Stockholm will also be on your path.

Indeed, the Stockholm Half Marathon follows the first part of the route of the Stockholm Marathon which takes place in May! 🤗 You'll encounter various statues 🗽 representing significant figures in Swedish history, such as the revolutionary Engelbrekt, or kings Karl XII and Gustav III. The country's most important buildings will also be on hand, such as the parliament, the Karlberg Castle 🏰, or even the Opera! 🎵 And the singing won't stop in the streets of Stockholm during your event 🎤. 19 entertainment points are planned throughout your race, almost 1 point per kilometer 🤯. As you can see, you won't have a drop in motivation during this race! 🏃 Far from the procedural atmosphere of royal ceremonies, it's party time during this race 🥳. You'll find solid, liquid... and even moral refreshments! Many speakers will be positioned at various points in the race to cheer you on 🙌 (in Swedish, but no need to be bilingual to understand the intent 🥰), as well as bands 🥁 and crowds of supporters there to raise voices. You'll feel like the star of the race! 🤩

To continue to shine in the streets of Stockholm once your medal is around your neck 🏅, you'll have plenty of activities! 🤪 The island of Djurgarden is a must-see: Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, Grona Lund amusement park... 🎢 You can easily spend the day just on this island! 😂 To dine after all your adventures, head to Ostermalm Market Hall. There, you'll find all the country's culinary specialties and taste your best gravlax salmon! If you're not a fish lover (it's still the main dish in Sweden 🐠), you can turn to one of their many desserts: princess cake, raspberry caves 🍰 or cinnamon rolls... 🤤 You'll have a feast 😋.

Come on, set aside your preconceived notions about the elongated country and come run the Stockholm Half Marathon! 🏃‍♂️