Göteborg Marathon
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Göteborg Marathon 2026
Göteborg Marathon is held on 10 October 2026 at Slottsskogsvallen and is organised as the 52nd edition. The event includes two distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
The course is a measured out and back route that follows the old coastal railway cycle path south from Gothenburg. It is described as flat and straight. The turnaround is near the boat landing Lilla Amundön at about 10.5 km. Half marathon runners complete one lap and marathon runners complete two laps. Each kilometre is marked along the course.
There are staffed refreshment stations approximately every four kilometres at 4.2 km, 8.4 km, 12.6 km and 16.8 km. Stations offer water, sports drink, Coca Cola, banana and raisins. After the finish all finishers receive water, sports drink, Coca Cola, a banana, coffee or tea and a sandwich. Runners may arrange to have their own fluids or energy transported to the stations.
Participants must turn at least 17 years old during the year to enter. Paid entries are final; an insurance option is available at registration. Bibs must be worn visibly on the front; runners who paid by 20 September have their name printed on the bib. Bib collection is on race day at Friidrottens hus from the morning until shortly before each race. Changing rooms and showers are available at Slottsskogsvallen and supervised bag storage is provided.
Timing is by single use chip attached to the back of the bib. Full class division is used for veteran ages and prizes are awarded to top finishers; all finishers receive a medal and may donate it for charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
