Göteborgsmaraton
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May 31, 2026
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A fast, predominantly flat course through central Gothenburg and surrounding areas, featuring scenic routes along the Göta River and through the city's parks and neighborhoods. The course is nearly sea-level throughout, making it ideal for fast times, with minimal elevation changes and excellent crowd support.
Late spring weather with mild temperatures, occasional rain, and increasingly long daylight hours. Runners should expect cool conditions early morning with potential warmth by midday.
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The Gothenburg Marathon was founded in 1984, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 42 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Gothenburg, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.
The course record of 02:06:48, set by Aberu Weldu in 2014, speaks to what the Gothenburg Marathon offers elite athletes: a fast, honest course where serious times are achievable. The record has drawn increasingly competitive fields year after year.
Runners come to the Gothenburg Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Gothenburg has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
For thousands of runners each year, the Gothenburg Marathon is their first marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
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02:06:48
Aberu Weldu (2014)
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