Stockholm Marathon Race Prep

adidas Stockholm Marathon: a rolling multi-lap course in Stockholm. Pacing by section, fueling, and race-day tips.

Use TrainPace to plan a simple, repeatable strategy for Stockholm Marathon: pacing targets, fueling basics, and course/elevation awareness.

Pace calculator: training zones + race pace
Fuel planner: carbs/hour + gel timing
Elevation analysis: hills, grades, and difficulty

How to prepare for Stockholm Marathon

Plan pacing, fueling, and course strategy for Stockholm Marathon using free calculators and GPX elevation analysis.

Pick a realistic goal time: Use a recent race result or time trial to set a starting point.
Set training paces: Calculate easy, tempo, threshold, and interval paces for your training block.
Build a fueling plan: Estimate carbs/hour and gel timing that you can practice in long runs.
Review course elevation: Upload a GPX to spot key climbs and decide where to adjust effort.

adidas Stockholm Marathon course guide

The adidas Stockholm Marathon is run on two laps around central Stockholm. It starts just outside the 1912 Olympic Stadium and finishes inside it. It is usually held at the end of May or start of June, on a Saturday afternoon.

adidas Stockholm Marathon at a glance
Fact	Value
Location	Stockholm, Sweden
Distance	42.195 km (marathon)
Usually held	May
Course	rolling, multi-lap
Official site	https://stockholmmarathon.se/

Course highlights

Start outside Stockholm Olympic Stadium in Östermalm
Strandvägen, the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan
Djurgården, past Skansen and the Vasa Museum
Västerbron bridge
Finish inside the Olympic Stadium

adidas Stockholm Marathon pacing strategy

There are two laps: about 16.6 km first and about 25.6 km second. The main climb is the approach to Västerbron, which gains about 30 m. Run by effort on that rise and keep a steady pace elsewhere. Afternoon heat can matter.

Pacing by course section
Section	Terrain	Advice
km 0–16.6	First lap through central Stockholm	Start at goal pace or slightly slower and keep the effort easy.
km 16.6–35	Second lap, which includes the climb to Västerbron	Run the Västerbron rise by effort, not pace.
km 35–42.2	Second lap, which also goes out to Gärdet, then back to the stadium	Hold steady and keep a little for the finish inside the stadium.

Fueling notes

The sources I used do not list gel or aid-station positions, so check the official guide. Because the race starts in the afternoon and can be hot, drink at every station you can.

Race-day tips

The race is on a Saturday afternoon and has been very hot in some years (about 30 °C in 2018)
Practise drinking while running, as heat raises fluid need
The Västerbron climb is described as the hardest part of the course
The first lap is about 9 km shorter than the second, so plan your effort for the longer second lap

Frequently asked questions

Is the Stockholm Marathon hilly?

The approach to Västerbron gains about 30 m, and an AIMS article calls it the hardest part of the course.

How many laps is the Stockholm Marathon?

Two. The first lap is about 16.6 km and the second about 25.6 km.

When is the Stockholm Marathon held?

Usually at the end of May or the start of June, on a Saturday afternoon.

Facts checked 2026-10 against the sources below. Race details change from year to year — confirm with the official site before race day.

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