Göteborg Marathon
Göteborg, Sweden · Sunday 11 October 2026
Göteborg Marathon, held on October 11, 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, is an annual event that takes place in the second-largest city in Sweden. The course starts and finishes at Slottsskogsvallen in Slottskogen park, featuring a relatively flat route that extends southwards to a turning point by the sea and returns the same way. The marathon consists of two laps, while the half marathon is one lap. The event has been running since 1972, with half marathon classes added in 1996.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:02:28
Time difference: +2.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain199m
Elevation High29m
Elevation Low1m
Weather Forecast
High16°C
Low13°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Göteborg Marathon?
Moderateharder than 52% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Göteborg Marathon plays about 6 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #553 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #9 of 11 in Sweden. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Göteborg Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Göteborg Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:25 | −00:35 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:30:52 | +00:52 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:02:28 | +02:28 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:34:13 | +04:13 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:06:04 | +06:04 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:38:03 | +08:03 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:10:09 | +10:09 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Göteborg Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Göteborg Marathon is a full marathon held in Göteborg, Sweden. It is scheduled for Sunday 11 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 199m of total climbing, with its high point near 29m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Göteborg Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 199m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 13°C to 16°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Göteborg Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Göteborg Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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