Växjö Marathon
About This Race
The 32nd edition of Växjö Marathon, reputed to be Sweden's fastest marathon course. Run 8 laps around beautiful Lake Växjösjön on an almost perfectly flat course. Organized by Växjö Löparklubb since 1994.
The Course
8 laps around Växjösjön lake, mostly asphalt with approximately 300m of fine gravel. Only ~3m elevation per lap.
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Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
Distances
Marathon
What to Expect
A fast, flat marathon around one of Sweden's most beautiful city lakes. The 8-lap course around Växjösjön is almost entirely on asphalt with minimal elevation change, making it ideal for personal records. Expect frequent aid stations and great crowd support on every lap.
Highlights
Race Information
Typical Weather
Mid-October in Växjö brings cool autumn conditions, typically 5-12°C — ideal marathon weather. Expect possible light rain and shorter daylight hours.
Established
1994
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Info
- October 17, 2026
- Växjö · Sweden
- Road course
- Flat elevation
Verified event information
- Last verified 13 days ago
- Data sourced from official website