Helsingborg Marathon takes place on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 in Helsingborg, Sweden. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Start
- Helsingborg 🇸🇪
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Helsingborg Marathon is a popular road race taking runners through seaside environments, urban pulses, and iconic locations in Helsingborg.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Helsingborg Marathon requires sustained aerobic endurance to cover the 42.2 km distance across a mix of urban and coastal road environments.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering the full marathon distance of 42.2 km demands a high level of cardiovascular capacity and muscular stamina to maintain a steady running pace over several hours.
Pacing Control
Managing effort across varied urban and seaside environments requires disciplined execution to prevent premature fatigue in the later stages of the race.
Given the duration of a marathon lasting well beyond 2.5 hours, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and sustain performance.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:45–4:30
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
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