Adidas Stockholm Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Adidas Stockholm Half Marathon is a well-established and beloved city race that has grown into one of Scandinavia’s premier road running events since its early 2000s beginnings. Held in central Stockholm, the event attracts a mix of elite athletes, serious club runners and enthusiastic fun-runners from around the world. Over the years it has become known for its reliable organization, strong international fields and scenic urban course that showcases many of Stockholm’s landmarks. The course is a fast, largely flat loop that winds through the heart of the city—passing Stockholm City Hall, sweeping along the waterfront, over iconic bridges and through the historic streets of Gamla Stan before along the green, park-lined avenues of Djurgården. Runners enjoy extended water and aid stations, clearly marked kilometer signs, electronic chip timing and a variety of pacers to help hit target times. The route’s mix of flat, speedy sections and short climbs across bridges makes it appealing to both personal-best seekers and tourists who want a memorable city-run. Atmosphere on race day is vibrant and supportive, with live bands, DJ zones and lively spectator crowds creating an energetic backdrop across multiple neighborhoods. The race village near the start and finish features expo booths, recovery zones and local food, giving participants a festival-like experience before and after the run. The Adidas Stockholm Half Marathon is held on an AIMS-certified, World Athletics-recognized course, with full chip timing and professional race services that make it a reliable choice for fast performances and an enjoyable urban running experience.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Stockholm Olympic Stadium (Stockholms Stadion)
Historic 1912 Olympic stadium where the race traditionally starts and finishes
Strandvägen
Elegant waterfront avenue with views of the harbor and classic turn-of-the-century buildings
Nybroviken / Nybroplan
Busy harbor area at the edge of Östermalm where runners pass boats and city waterfront
Djurgården
Green island park offering tree-lined roads and glimpses of the Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum and coastal scenery
Vasa Museum area
Landmark museum beside the course on Djurgården showcasing the 17th-century warship Vasa
Östermalm
Upscale residential and commercial district featuring wide boulevards and cheering crowds
Gärdet (Ladugårdsgärdet)
Large open grass field and park area providing a spacious mid-race stretch with city views
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Stockholm, Sweden
SE
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Must be at least 18 years old on race day
- Register through the official event website prior to race day; no on-site registration
- All entrants must be in good health and able to complete 21.1 km; medical clearance recommended for those with health concerns
- Race bibs are personal and non-transferable; ID may be required at bib pickup
- Participants must comply with event rules, Swedish law and race cut-off times
- Accepting entries subject to available slots; organizers may close registration early
Required Documents
- Valid ID
Entry Methods
- Online
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration is non-refundable
Bib transfer to another registered participant allowed until 30 days before race (no fee)
Name changes allowed until 14 days before race for a small administrative fee
If the organiser cancels the event, participants will be offered either a full refund or transfer to the following year
No deferrals to a different race distance; transfers valid only to the next edition of this race
The course is scenic and mostly flat, running through central Stockholm past waterfronts, Gamla Stan, Östermalm and the green island of Djurgården.
Finishers receive a technical race shirt and a custom finisher medal, and there is a post-race area with refreshments, fruit, recovery zones and a beer garden for participants.
The race weekend includes a runner expo with bib pickup and merchandise, a kids' run and community events in the days before the race.
Participants are advised to use Stockholm's extensive public transport (limited race-day parking), expect aid stations roughly every 3–5 km with water and sports drink, and be prepared for cobblestones in some historic sections.
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