Welcome to the premiere of Malmö Marathon & The Half! Together with IF Malmö Löp, we’re thrilled you’re joining us for a memorable day of running and celebration.
Race Overview
Distance Start Time Cut-off Time Half Marathon 09:30 According to full marathon cut-off Full Marathon 10:00 6 hours
The Start:
Both races have a mass start. Your net time starts when you cross the timing mat. Please line up according to your expected finish time (follow the signs) to ensure a smooth flow.
Max Time & Pacers:
The marathon has a 6-hour cut-off, and roads will gradually reopen once the 6-hour pacers pass. If you fall behind these pacers, you may continue at your own risk, keeping traffic and safety in mind. The finish area will remain open until 17:00.
Bib number pick-up
You should have received an e-mail* detailing when your bib is available. Generally, bib pick up is:
- Löplabbet Malmö: Until Oct 10, ordinary opening hours
- Løberen Copenhagen: Until Oct 9, ordinary opening hours
- Event Area Ribersborg:
- Oct 11, 09:00 – 16:00
- Oct 12, 07:30 – 09:30
Attention Danish Runners:
- If you signed up before Sept 12 AND specified your country of residence in Denmark, your bibs are available atLøberen until Oct 9, then they will be sent to Malmö
*For various reasons you may not receive our e-mails, for example, if you have unsubscribed or misspelled your e-mail address, we are not able to email you with further info about the race.
In that case, look up your number on RaceIDs startlist.
And bring an ID with you to pick up your bib.
Event Area & Amenities
Ribersborg, north of Ribersborgs Kallbadhus
Bag Drop
There will be a bag drop in the event area. Please label your bag with the removable numbered tag from your bib and ensure it is properly secured. Bag drop will open 8:15. Bag drop will be outdoors so keep in mind to protect your bag as we can’t guarantee that bags will stay dry.
Note! Most purchases in the area are card-only. In some cases you may be able to pay with SWISH.
Merch & gear!
Visit the Löplabbet tent for gels, running gear, or Malmö Marathon merchandise to commemorate your day. We have black and white functional t-shirts and black hoodies for sale.
Merchandise is also available at Löplabbet Malmö up until the event day.
Food & Drink
We will be offering a selection of vegetarian food and drink options in the event area.
Tamini:Falafel
Holy Greens:Warm chili bowls
Pizza Lab:Italian stone oven pizzas
My Churros
Fogarolli:Coffee and warm drinks
Entertainment & Support
DJ and moderatorMademoiselle Carouselle will provide music and pep talks to set the runners off and energize runners and spectators throughout the day.
Smood.se naprapaths and running injury specialists will be available in a tent at the event area. Stop by before or after your race for a free consultation or quick treatment. All Malmö Marathon & The Half participants also receive a 200 SEK discount on a treatment at any of our clinics.
Transportation & logistics
Arrive on foot, by bike, or public transport whenever possible.
Closest bus lines: 7 and 12 bus stop Ribersborg, (download Skånetrafiken app for tickets). If you travel in pairs or groups you can get a 25% discount with Skånetrafiken. And if you travel more than twice you can buy the 24 hour ticket in combination with group discount.
Parking:The parking lot nearest Kallbadhuset will be closed so parking will be very limited. In the event you must drive, we recommend that you look for street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.
On-course information
Course: The course is a combination of pedestrian and bike paths, and some streets that are completely closed off.
See the map of the course here: https://malmomarathon.se/course/
The races have different starting points within walking/warm-up distance of each other:
Full Marathon: closer to the beginning of Ribban
Half Marathon: approximately 700m further south towards Limhamn
Both races share a common finish line!
Distance markers: The markers will count down, from 42 (or 21) to the finish line.
Aid stations: There are 10 aid stations, approximately every 4 km, one of which (Malmöhus) you will pass twice. All aid stations will have both Umara USport Lemon sports drink and water, in that order. Please dispose of your cups in or near the bins after the aid stations and don´t throw trash around the city.
For marathon runners, there will also be bananas and oranges at two stations: Limhamnsvägen/Packhusgatan and Malmöhus (second time you pass).
Toilets:Public toilets are available along the course (see course map), but only one toilet per stop is open (accessible toilets only).
Additional portable toilets are placed near aid stations: near the bike tunnel at Limhamnsvägen/Köpenhamnsvägen, on Kungsgatan near Saint Pauli church, and on Glasblåsaregatan.
GPX files: You can download the gpx-files here: https://malmomarathon.se/course/. Keep in mind the course is measured and verified by an official but distance and elevation in the gpx-file may vary.
Medical support:Red Cross and private medical staff are positioned along the course and finish area for first aid and medical needs. They are equipped with defibrillators.
In case of emergency and if you see a runner who needs emergency care, call 112.
Pacers!
We have put together a team of 40 pacers who will be doing their best to help you reach your goals! We have 20 pacers each for the marathon (white balloons) and half marathon (black balloons).
Below are the planned times but please note last minute changes can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.
| Marathon | Half Marathon |
| 3:00 | 1:30 |
| 3:15 | 1:40 |
| 3:30 | 1:45 |
| 3:45 | 1:50 |
| 4:00 | 2:00 |
| 4:15 | 2:15 |
| 4:30 | 2:30 |
| 5:00 | 2:45 |
| 5:30 | |
| 6:00 |
Rules & safety
Minimum age: To run the Malmö Marathon and The Half, you must be at least 17 years old (born 2008) according to the Swedish Athletics Federation’s rules.
Cut off: There is a 6 hour cut off from when the marathon starts at 10am. As previously mentioned we have two pacers running at a pace with expected finish time 6 hours, and if you are unable to keep up with those pacers then you may continue to run the race at your own risk. We will keep the finish line area open until 17:00.
Need to quit your race?Even if we promote you pushing your boundaries, it´s also important to listen to your body and make smart decisions. We are unfortunately not able to provide transportation back to the start so that will be your responsibility to find your way back (see Transportation section).
Headphones:Headphones or earbuds are permitted but please be aware of your surroundings for your and everyone else´s safety. Please also allow faster runners to pass on the left.
Strollers:Running with strollers is not permitted.
Emergency contact!It is very important that everyone fills in their emergency contact on the back of their bib number. In case of emergency it’s critical we are able to get in contact with your next of kin.
Stay home if you´re sick.Last but definitely not least, if you wake up on race day not feeling well, be wise and don’t run. We hope to be back next year!
Tracking & results
Race timing will be held by EST Mika:timing. The timing is done via an electronic chip that is attached to the number tag. Timing starts when you run across the start line, and stops when you run across the finish line (net time). Split times will also be measured along the course at 10, 20, 30, and 40 kilometers för The Full, and at 10 kilometers for The Half.
You can see your results here:MALMÖ MARATHON 2025
This will be updated live so your family and friends can follow you on this link as well - times will be updated when you pass the timing mats, and estimated time to next mat will be based on your average running pace.
Winners of the race however will be determined ongross time– that is, from the moment the race starts, and first 3 persons in each class, per race, to cross the finish line.
Award ceremony will be at:
Half Marathon
Approximately 11:30
Marathon
Approximately:13:00
Spectator tips
There are many parts of the course where it´s easy to cross over if you want to follow runners. We recommend you use the tracking link to get their estimated arrival times at different locations.
We expect good vibes at a lot of locations, some of our favorites are Värnhem, Kungsparken, Pildammsparken, near Malmö Live, and Triangeln. Encourage your friends and family to out to cheer, the more the merrier!
You´ve crossed the finish line, now what!?
Keep moving forward!Don’t stop right away, it´s not good for you, nor for the runners behind you. Walk forward to cool down.
Take your medal from one of our engaged volunteers, grab a gatorade and refill your electrolyte stores, grab a protein shake (or bar) from Propud to start refilling your energy.
And then get your goodie bag sponsored by Nordic Wellness.
When you have left the finish line stretch, cheer on other runners, grab a bite to eat, drink a coffee, and enjoy your amazing achievement.
Contact information
There will be an info desk at the marathon but please also turn to our volunteers in vests in case of any questions. And of course most frequently asked questions can be found on our Q&A: https://malmomarathon.se/qa/