Breaking 4:30 at the Stockholm Marathon
Even splits would be 6:24/km (10:18/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
6:23/km (10:16/mi)
20–35 km
Second lap, warmer and quieter
6:26/km (10:22/mi)
35–42.2 km
Home to the Olympic Stadium finish
6:23/km (10:16/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 31:53 | 31:53 | 6:23/km |
| 10 km | 31:53 | 1:03:46 | 6:23/km |
| 15 km | 31:53 | 1:35:39 | 6:23/km |
| 20 km | 31:53 | 2:07:31 | 6:23/km |
| Half | 7:04 | 2:14:36 | 6:26/km |
| 25 km | 25:08 | 2:39:43 | 6:26/km |
| 30 km | 32:12 | 3:11:55 | 6:26/km |
| 35 km | 32:12 | 3:44:07 | 6:26/km |
| 40 km | 31:53 | 4:16:00 | 6:23/km |
| Finish | 14:00 | 4:30:00 | 6:23/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.