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.
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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 about 12 hours ago
- Data sourced from official website