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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Gothenburg Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race B
Oslo Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Gothenburg Marathon
Gothenburg, Sweden
Race B
Oslo Marathon
Oslo, Norway
Date
Expected August 2027
Expected September 2027
Month
Aug
Sep
Location
🇸🇪 Gothenburg, Sweden
🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
130 m
195 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Summer · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
13–22°C
7–15°C
Conditions
Swedish summer — warm, long days, generally clear
Nordic September — fresh and often clear, crisp morning air
Humidity
60–72%
60–75%
Wind
10–20 km/h sea breeze
10–20 km/h fjord breeze
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