Breaking 2:55 at the Stockholm Marathon
Even splits would be 4:09/km (6:40/mi). But Stockholm Marathon isn't flat-even — the plan below redistributes the same finish time across the course the way experienced runners actually race it.
How to pace this course
0–20 km
4:08/km (6:39/mi)
20–35 km
Second lap, warmer and quieter
4:10/km (6:43/mi)
35–42.2 km
Home to the Olympic Stadium finish
4:08/km (6:39/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 20:40 | 20:40 | 4:08/km |
| 10 km | 20:40 | 41:20 | 4:08/km |
| 15 km | 20:40 | 1:01:59 | 4:08/km |
| 20 km | 20:40 | 1:22:39 | 4:08/km |
| Half | 4:35 | 1:27:14 | 4:10/km |
| 25 km | 16:17 | 1:43:31 | 4:10/km |
| 30 km | 20:52 | 2:04:24 | 4:10/km |
| 35 km | 20:52 | 2:25:16 | 4:10/km |
| 40 km | 20:40 | 2:45:56 | 4:08/km |
| Finish | 9:04 | 2:55:00 | 4:08/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.