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ASICS Stockholm Marathon
Stockholm · Jun 6, 2026
The "Marathon in the Venice of the North" crosses 14 islands on a scenic loop. The May course passes the Royal Palace, crosses the dramatic Västerbron Bridge, and winds through green Djurgården with views of Stockholm's archipelago waterways.
Date
Jun 6, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~140m elevation gain
Field Size
18,000 runners
Course
Starting from Stockholm Olympic Stadium, past Royal Palace, City Hall, Djurgården Island, and Västerbron Bridge, finishing at the stadium
Tips
- •May temps around 10-18°C, mild Nordic spring — beautiful but unpredictable
- •The Västerbron Bridge at 35km is a challenging hill — save energy for this
- •Pre-race visits: Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, Skansen
- •Stockholm is spread across islands — the ferry system is a scenic way to explore
Venice of North14 IslandsRoyal PalaceArchipelago Views