Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 52.3 – 52.3°F | 49° Ideal | 87 – 87% | 7 mph W | Clear sky |
| 8:00 AM | 53.8 – 53.8°F | 49° Ideal | 84 – 84% | 8 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| Finish | 41.2 – 65°F | 45° Ideal | 46 – 96% | 13 mph NE | Partly cloudy |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 294 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | -2.4% |
| 2 | -1.4% |
| 3 | +1.9% |
| 4 | -0.9% |
| 5 | -0.3% |
| 6 | -0.2% |
| 7 | +3.2% |
| 8 | -1.6% |
| 9 | -2.2% |
| 10 | +0.1% |
| 11 | +0.8% |
| 12 | -0.4% |
| 13 | +0.1% |
| 14 | +1.3% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 5 years: median 52°F with a 48°F dew point and 9 mph wind. 1 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41°F | 39°F | 13 mph | 0.18" | Rain |
| 2021 | 50°F | 48°F | 9 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2019 | 60°F | 58°F | 8 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2017 | 52°F | 47°F | 9 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2016 | 57°F | 55°F | 10 mph | — | Drizzle |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Gothenburg Half Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Gothenburg Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
The Gothenburg Half is the world's largest half marathon with over 64,000 participants. The course crosses both the Alvsborg Bridge and the Gota alv Bridge, with a section on Hisingen island. About 400 feet of gain, mostly from the bridge climbs.
Late May in Gothenburg is usually pleasant. Our splits account for the bridge climbs and the return through the city center.
Gothenburg Half Marathon FAQ
When is the next Gothenburg Half Marathon?›
The next Gothenburg Half Marathon is on Saturday, May 22, 2027.
How long is the Gothenburg Half Marathon?›
The Gothenburg Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.097 km), the standard half marathon distance. It runs in Gothenburg, Sweden.
How much elevation gain does the Gothenburg Half Marathon have?›
The Gothenburg Half Marathon has about 765 ft (233 m) of climbing and 935 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 17.4%.
Is the Gothenburg Half Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Gothenburg Half Marathon is a net downhill course, dropping 171 ft (52 m) from start to finish, with 765 ft of climbing along the way.
How hard is the Gothenburg Half Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Gothenburg Half Marathon 43/100 (Challenging) — #5 of 16 half marathons in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:47 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Gothenburg Half Marathon?›
Over the past 5 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 52°F with a 48°F dew point and 9 mph wind. 1 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.