The 32nd Stockholm Marathon will take place on Saturday 5 June 2010. It will be an exiting race in a beautiful city with 20,000 runners from all over the world. Here you will find all information about the marathon and how to enter.
Enthusiastic spectators line the route in the Swedish capital. At the finish in the classical 1912 Olympic Stadium thousands of fans greet all runners. The Marathon Expo and the Pasta Party are traditional parts of the event, bringing all runners together in a joyful atmosphere. With 8,500 international runners from more than 70 countries the marathon is a multicultural festival. 20,000 entries will be accepted for the 2010 Stockholm Marathon.
A city of contrasts
Welcome to Stockholm and one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. Just outside the city, the archipelago of 24,000 islands is waiting to be explored. The Capital of Sweden is a city of contrasts - water and islands, history and innovation, small town and big city, long light summer nights and short winter days. Thanks to the city´s compact size, you can see and do most things in a short space of time - which makes it a perfect destination for city breaks or longer stays. Stockholm is one third water, one third green belt and one third city. The island of Djurgården, the world´s first National City Park, is only a short walk from the inner city. Information about Stockholm: www.stockholmtown.com
The weather
The average temperature in Stockholm during the first week of June is 18° C, equal to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity is around 50 per cent.
The start
The 2010 Stockholm Marathon starts at 14.00 on Saturday 5 June. The start is just outside the 1912 Olympic Stadum.
Scenic Course
The course is basically two laps through the central parts of Stockholm. The surroundings vary from the woods of the Royal park ”Djurgården” to the streets of a big city. The course passes buildings such as the Royal Palace, the City Hall, the Royal Opera and the Houses of Parliament. The course is one of the most scenic in the world. Much of the race is run along beautiful waterfronts. When crossing the ”Västerbron” bridge, the runners will enjoy a fantastic view over a city with buildings ranging in age from the medieval times to the present day. The difference in altitude between the highest and the lowest point of the course is 29 metres.
Finish in the 1912 Olympic Stadium
The race will finish in the beautiful stadium built for the 1912 Olympic Games. The Olympic Stadium has been the site of numerous memorable athletic performances, with no less than 83 world records in track and field. There is no other arena anywhere in the world that comes close to that number. The 1912 Stockholm Olympic Stadium is truly a classic venue for athletics.
Timing System
We use the Champion Chip timing system that will record your net time. Intermediate times will be recorded at 5, 10, 15, 20, 21.1, 25, 30, 35 and 40 kilometres.
Maximum running time
The maximum running time is 6 hours.
Minimum age
Minimum age is 18 years (born 1992 or earlier).
Maximum 20,000 entries
In 2009 entries from a record number of 18,786 runners were accepted. The registration had to be closed six months before race day. In 2010 a maximum of 20,000 entries will be accepted.
The Stockholm Marathon includes the following age categories for men and women: Open, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years and over 65 years.
Pace runners
If you want help to keep an even pace during the Stockholm Marathon, you can join one of the pace groups. There will be 11 pace groups from 3 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes.
The Barilla Pasta Party
All runners are invited to the Barilla Pasta Party on Friday evening.
Post Race Service
After the race all runners are offered water, soft drinks, coffee, snacks, fruit, hot dogs, recovery drinks, etc. There will also be a massage service for tired muscles.
Medal and T-shirt
All runners who finish will receive an exclusive commemorative medal, a certificate, and the 2010 Stockholm Marathon finisher´s T-shirt.
Race centre
The entire start and finish area is situated just around the Olympic Stadium. You pick up your number bib, enjoy the Barilla Pasta Party, prepare for the start and join your friends or family after the race, all within a few minutes´ walk from the Olympic Stadium.
Online entry
• Entry fee is 82 Euro. • Deadline for entries: 15 February 2010. • A maximum of 20,000 entries will be accepted. If 20,000 runners have entered earlier than 15 February the registration will close at that date. • You enter and pay by credit card on the Internet. • Race information will be sent by regular mail to all runners in April 2010. • Your entry is personal and can not be transfered to an other runner.
Check your entry
Search entries: Here you can check in the entry list that your entry has been accepted. Your name will be in this list within two weeks after your entry has been completed.
The official 2010 training T-shirt
The official Stockholm Marathon 2010 training T-Shirt is for sale to all runners who enter the race. The T-shirt is black with the words “I am training for the 2010 Stockholm Marathon” in English, Swedish, German and Finnish. The T-shirt costs 23 Euro, including postage. If you want to buy the T-shirt, add the cost to your entry fee and pay a total of 105 Euro. The T-shirt is available in the following men´s sizes: X-small, small, medium, large, X-large, XX-large and the following women´s sizes. : X-small, small, medium, large, X-large. The T-shirt will be sent to you by post when we receive your entry.
Information
Our office is open all year round. If you need further information please contact us. E-mail: info@marathon.se Phone: +46-8 545 66 440.
Organisers: Running clubs Spårvägen and Hässelby in cooperation with the Swedish railway company SJ.
The Stockholm Marathon is sanctioned by the Swedish Athletic Association and by AIMS (Association of International Marathons).
Stockholm Marathon. E-mail: info@marathon.se Phone: +46 (0)8-545 664 40, Fax: +46 (0)8-664 38 22
Office open 9-12, 13-17. Address: Stockholm Marathon, Box 10023, SE-100 55 Stockholm, Sweden
This website is produced by Jomsborg AB
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The Tjejmilen is the biggest sporting event in Sweden for women with 26,000 female runners and joggers of all ages.
The 27th Tjejmilen will be staged on Sunday 5 September 2010. Start at 12.00.
Everyone loves the scenic course through the royal park ”Djurgården” in central Stockholm. The distance is 10,000 metres. www.tjejmilen.se
11 September 2010: Stockholm Half Marathon
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14 July 2012: Jubilee Marathon Stockholm 1912 – 2012
Saturday 14th July 2012 will be exactly 100 years since the marathon race at the Stockholm Olympic Games. We are celebrating this anniversary by staging the Jubilee Marathon Stockholm, a special race that will follow the original route as closely as possible. www.JubileeMarathonStockholm.se
