Stockholm Marathon
The Stockholm Marathon begins on Lidingövägen outside Stockholm's Olympic Stadium and concludes within the same 1912 Olympic venue. This 42.195 km road race crosses central Stockholm, typically held in late May or early June, and stands as Sweden's largest marathon by participation and elite fields. Over 18,000 runners typically register, with approximately 15,000 starting. The event has been a Swedish marathon championship race since the early 1980s, accommodating both recreational runners and the nation's elite marathoners. The course winds through seven central districts: Östermalm, Vasastan, Kungsholmen, Gamla stan, Norrmalm, Djurgården, and Södermalm. Participants run through Gamla stan, the old town featuring 14th-century structures, and dedicate nearly 8 km to Södermalm, Stockholm's largest island. Djurgården contributes historical parkland, with history dating to the 15th century. The race originated in the late 1970s with just over 2,000 registered runners, including 69 women, and now attracts international participants. Hässelby SK and Spårvägens FK are the organizers, and runners have 6 hours and 30 minutes to complete the course.
