Uppsala Marathon & Half Marathon
Uppsala, Sweden · Saturday 18 October 2025
This race suits trail runners who enjoy a mix of urban and natural terrain and don't mind some elevation work. The course sits at a low altitude overall, so you won't be dealing with thin air, but the moderately hilly character means you'll be climbing regularly throughout the 42 kilometres. If you're used to road marathons and want to branch into trails without committing to a serious mountain race, Uppsala offers that middle ground. The fact that it draws over 4,500 runners from dozens of countries suggests a well-organized event with decent support, which matters on trail terrain where logistics get trickier. You'll want decent hill fitness and some comfort running on natural surfaces, but you don't need to be an elite fell runner. The course trades between the historic centre around Uppsala Castle and the rolling countryside towards Gamla Uppsala, which sounds appealing on paper but also means you're never quite away from civilization. That's a double-edged thing. The historic routing keeps things interesting and the scenery varied, but trail marathons often feel wilder and more remote. October in Sweden will be cool and potentially wet, so expect conditions that test both your gear and your mental toughness. The elevation gain of 223 metres across 42 kilometres is spread out rather than clustered, meaning the climbing is constant rather than brutal, which is its own kind of grind. If you like running in temperate autumn weather and don't mind rolling terrain with some technical footing, this works. If you're after a fast time or smooth, predictable running, a road marathon elsewhere would suit you better.
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Adjusted Time
4:38:06
Time difference: +38.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain223m
Elevation High58m
Elevation Low8m
Uppsala Marathon & Half Marathon 2025 Course Analysis
Uppsala Marathon & Half Marathon is a full marathon held in Uppsala, Sweden, scheduled for Saturday 18 October 2025. The course is run on trail surface with 223m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 58m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Uppsala Marathon & Half Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 223m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 8m to 58m above sea level (50m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
Uppsala Marathon & Half Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Uppsala Marathon & Half Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Uppsala Marathon & Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Uppsala Marathon & Half Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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