6 Lakes Marathon
6 Lakes Marathon links six lakes east of Uppsala on a low-key mixed-surface route, giving international runners a scenic Swedish summer challenge.
Quick facts
- Mixed-surface route connecting six lakes
- Fjällnora event base east of Uppsala
- Transit support for a rural destination
- Limited on-course infrastructure rewards self-sufficient pacing
About the 6 Lakes Marathon
Known locally as 6 sjöar, this Fjällnora-based event offers an English-facing 6 Lakes identity for visiting runners. Transit support and a modest field make it feel more like a regional adventure than a city spectacle.
Course
The marathon circles between six lakes on a combination of road, path and natural surfaces. Rolling countryside, surface changes and limited urban infrastructure reward self-sufficient pacing.
Race-day weather
Mid-August near Uppsala is often mild, but warm sun, rain and cool wind can all arrive. Lakeside and forest sections may feel noticeably different over the course of the day.
Past 6 Lakes Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, August 14, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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When is the 6 Lakes Marathon?
The 2027 6 Lakes Marathon is on Saturday, August 14, 2027.
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