RUN IN THE CITY BY THE SEA
CERTIFIED AS A WORLD ATHLETICS ROAD RACE 2026 BY WORLD ATHLETICS
DATE: 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
START: 10:00
LOCATION: SUNDSTORGET
DISTANCE: 42,195 METERS
START ENTRIES: 2,500
ENTRY FEE: 1050 SEK
Sign up for the waiting list!
Train for
the race
We give you the best tips to ensure you have the best possible race experience.
At the finish line
We invite you to a magical After Run on the wooden deck immediately after you cross the finish line.
COMING SOON
RUN IN THE CITY BY THE SEA
CERTIFIED AS A WORLD ATHLETICS ROAD RACE 2026 BY WORLD ATHLETICS
DATE: 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
START: 10:00
LOCATION: SUNDSTORGET
DISTANCE: 42,195 METERS
START ENTRIES: 2,500
ENTRY FEE: 1050 SEK
Sign up for the waiting list!
Train for
the race
We give you the best tips to ensure you have the best possible race experience.
At the finish line
We invite you to a magical After Run on the wooden deck immediately after you cross the finish line.
COMING SOON
ABOUT THE COURSE
Helsingborg Marathon was created with a clear goal – to showcase the very best of our city. From the start at Sundstorget, with Dunkers Culture House as the backdrop, the course heads south along a flat and fast opening by the sea towards Råå Marina, before continuing up towards the Ättekulla Nature Reserve.
From there, two of the city’s most beloved natural highlights await – Ramlösa Brunnspark and Jordbodalen – before the course leads you straight into a truly unique setting: Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens. Here, you quite literally run through a working farm in the middle of the city, before the contrasts peak at Helsingborg Arena and the iconic Olympia stadium.
In the second half of the race, you pass the historic Kärnan tower, the tranquillity of Pålsjö Forest, and the historic neighbourhoods around Maria Park, followed by the fast, runnable stretch through Laröd, before letting go on the descent down Tinkarpsbacken and setting your sights on the sea.
The final 3,000 metres are something truly special. Every 100 metres is marked in a countdown towards the finish at Gröningen. Along the finishing stretch, you’re greeted by a sea of flags, the breeze from the Øresund, and a feeling that only Helsingborg can deliver.
At the finish, the wooden deck and celebrations by the water await. A course full of variety, experiences and energy – and the feeling afterwards is the same for everyone: I’ll be back again next year!
AID STATIONS
3.1 k
6.7 k
10.1 k
13.1 k
16.6 k
20.1 k
23.4 k
25.7 k
29.9 k
32.3 k
36.8 k
39.9 k
SERVED
Water & Umara U Sport
Water, Umara U Sport & fruit
Water & Umara U Sport
Water & Umara U Sport
Water, Umara U Sport & fruit
Water & Umara U Sport
Water, Umara U Sport & fruit
Water, Umara U Sport & Battery Energy Drink
Water, Umara U Sport, pickles & chips
Water, Umara U Sport & Pepsi
Water, Umara U Sport & fruit
Water, Umara U Sport & fruit
PLACEMENT
Industrigatan
Råå
Raus
Ramlösa brunnspark
Jordbodalen
Fredriksdal
Kärnan
Johan Banér
Mariastaden
Dag Hammarskjölds väg
Laröd
Strandpromenaden
Facts
DISTANCE: 42,195 meters
ELEVATION: Total ascent of 135 metres. 270 metres in total (up & down)
SURFACE: approx. 89% asphalt, 10% hard-packed gravel, 1% other
HIGHLIGHTS: City, Råå hamn, Ramlösa brunnspark, Jordbodalen, Fredriksdal, Kärnan, Maria Park, Pålsjö skog, Laröd, Strandpromenaden
DISTRICTS: Centrum, Söder, Planteringen, Miatorp, Högasten, Råå, Ättekulla, Ramlösa, Elineberg, Närlunda, Fältabacken, Wilson Park, Eneborg, Olympia, Slottshöjden, Tågaborg S, Tågaborg N, Norr, Ringstorp, Mariastaden, Hittarp-Laröd
GPX: Download here!
Course Profile
ABOUT THE COURSE
Helsingborg Marathon was created with a clear goal – to showcase the very best of our city. From the start at Sundstorget, with Dunkers Culture House as the backdrop, the course heads south along a flat and fast opening by the sea towards Råå Marina, before continuing up towards the Ättekulla Nature Reserve.
From there, two of the city’s most beloved natural highlights await – Ramlösa Brunnspark and Jordbodalen – before the course leads you straight into a truly unique setting: Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens. Here, you quite literally run through a working farm in the middle of the city, before the contrasts peak at Helsingborg Arena and the iconic Olympia stadium.
In the second half of the race, you pass the historic Kärnan tower, the tranquillity of Pålsjö Forest, and the historic neighbourhoods around Maria Park, followed by the fast, runnable stretch through Laröd, before letting go on the descent down Tinkarpsbacken and setting your sights on the sea.
The final 3,000 metres are something truly special. Every 100 metres is marked in a countdown towards the finish at Gröningen. Along the finishing stretch, you’re greeted by a sea of flags, the breeze from the Øresund, and a feeling that only Helsingborg can deliver.
At the finish, the wooden deck and celebrations by the water await. A course full of variety, experiences and energy – and the feeling afterwards is the same for everyone: I’ll be back again next year!
AID STATIONS
3.1 k – Industrigatan
Water & Umara U Sport
6.7 k – Råå
Water, Umara U Sport & Fruit
10.1 k – Raus
Water & Umara U Sport
13.1 k – Ramlösa brunnspark
Water & Umara U Sport
16.6 k – Jordbodalen
Water, Umara U Sport & Fruit
20.1 k – Fredriksdal
Water & Umara U Sport
23.4 k – Kärnan
Water, Umara U Sport & Fruit
25.7 k – Johan Banér
Water, Umara U Sport & Battery Energy Drink
29.9 k – Mariastaden
Water, Umara U Sport, Pickles & Potato chips
32.3 k – Dag Hammarskjölds väg
Water, Umara U Sport & Pepsi
36.8 k – Laröd
Water, Umara U Sport & Fruit
39.9 k – Strandpromenaden
Water, Umara U Sport & Fruit
Facts
DISTANCE: 42,195 meters
ELEVATION: Total ascent of 135 metres. 270 metres in total (up & down)
SURFACE: approx. 89% asphalt, 10% hard-packed gravel, 1% other
HIGHLIGHTS: City, Råå hamn, Ramlösa brunnspark, Jordbodalen, Fredriksdal, Kärnan, Maria Park, Pålsjö skog, Laröd, Strandpromenaden
DISTRICTS: Centrum, Söder, Planteringen, Miatorp, Högasten, Råå, Ättekulla, Ramlösa, Elineberg, Närlunda, Fältabacken, Wilson Park, Eneborg, Olympia, Slottshöjden, Tågaborg S, Tågaborg N, Norr, Ringstorp, Mariastaden, Hittarp-Laröd
GPX: Download here!
Course Profile
A MARATHON WITH IT ALL
BEFORE THE RACE
Course test run
Free training programme leading up to the race
Training and nutrition tips from Umara
Discount at Löplabbet
DURING THE RACE
Löplabbet HBGM Pacers with finish times from 3:00–5:30
Sports drink from Umara
Fruit from Dole
Pepsi, Battery Energy Drink, chips and pickles
14 hydration and energy stations
DJs and live bands
Live tracking and livestream on the web
Medical services
Transport in case of withdrawal
AFTER THE RACE
Genuine gold-plated medal
PB cap
Free massage
Sauna & shower at Kallis Helsingborg or Pålsjöbaden
Ramlösa, Erdinger alcohol-free beer, bulle med bulle, Dole fruit, candy, chips, and much more
Thousands of indexed race photos
Personal digital diploma
Personal finish-line video
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Head over to our FAQ to find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
A MARATHON WITH IT ALL
BEFORE THE RACE
Course test run
Free training programme leading up to the race
Training and nutrition tips from Umara
Discount at Löplabbet
DURING THE RACE
Löplabbet HBGM Pacers with finish times from 3:00–5:30
Sports drink from Umara
Fruit from Dole
Pepsi, Battery Energy Drink, chips and pickles
14 hydration and energy stations
DJs and live bands
Live tracking and livestream on the web
Medical services
Transport in case of withdrawal
AFTER THE RACE
Genuine gold-plated medal
PB cap
Free massage
Sauna & shower at Kallis Helsingborg or Pålsjöbaden
Ramlösa, Erdinger alcohol-free beer, bulle med bulle, Dole fruit, candy, chips, and much more
Thousands of indexed race photos
Personal digital diploma
Personal finish-line video
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Head over to our FAQ to find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
