The atmosphere is electric from the get-go with the dramatic start at the Olympic Stadium, the home of the 1912 Games. Home runners are supplemented by a big international contingent. Expect to hear many languages and see the flags of dozens of countries.
2018 saw the successful introduction of a one-lap course for the 40th edition of the race and runners loved the the inspiring stadium start, the waterfront stretches, the medieval Old Town, the magnificent City Hall, the island-hopping, the views across the islands that make up the city. The route is essentially a three, four or five hour sight-seeing tour!
The compact course is ultra-friendly for spectators so come with family and friends, some of them might want to enjoy the Friday 5k or the junior races.
Stockholm itself is a stunning city. Not huge, like London or Paris, but interesting and cosmopolitan. Our top tourist tips - a boat trip around the archipelago to get you orientated, a full exploration of medieval Gamla Stan - very atmospheric, and an excursion to the Vasa, the preserved 17th century warship.