Stockholm Marathon

• Date: May 30, 2009
• Address: , Stockhollm, Get directions
• Country: Sweden
• Race type: Run (Marathon)
• Distances: Run (42.00 kms)
• Organization:
• Website: http://www.stockholmmarathon.se/Start/index.cfm?Lan_ID=3
• Contact email: [email protected]
• Description: The weather
  The average temperature in Stockholm during the last week of May is 18C, equal to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity is around 50 per cent.
  
  The start
  The 2009 Stockholm Marathon starts at 14.00 on Saturday 30 May. The start is just outside the 1912 Olympic Stadum.
  
  Scenic Course
  The course is basically two laps through the central parts of Stockholm. The surroundings vary from the woods of the Royal park "Djurgarden" to the streets of a big city. The course passes buildings such as the Royal Palace, the City Hall, the Royal Opera and the Houses of Parliament. The course is one of the most scenic in the world. Much of the race is run along beautiful waterfronts. When crossing the "Vasterbron" bridge, the runners will enjoy a fantastic view over a city with buildings ranging in age from the medieval times to the present day. The difference in altitude between the highest and the lowest point of the course is 29 meters.
  
  Finish in the 1912 Olympic Stadium
  The race will finish in the beautiful stadium built for the 1912 Olympic Games. The Olympic Stadium has been the site of numerous memorable athletic performances, with no less than 83 world records in track and field. There is no other arena anywhere in the world that comes close to that number. The 1912 Stockholm Olympic Stadium is truly a classic venue for athletics.
• Members who are scheduled to race: