Welcome to the Oskarshamn Backyard Marathon on Sunday, October 25, 2026. This unique race offers runners an innovative way to complete a full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers within six hours in a backyard format. The event takes place at Havslätts Motionsområde in Oskarshamn and features five laps of 6.7km each, followed by one final lap of 8.7km during the sixth hour. This allows participants to enjoy the scenic and relatively flat motion track around Oskarshamn while gradually building up their distance over time. Registration for numbers starts at 8:00 AM with late entries available until then as well. The race officially begins at 9:00 AM, with runners setting off one after another every hour on the hour during the first five hours. At 2:00 PM, participants start their final lap of 8.7km. The motion track is easily accessible and provides a pleasant route for all skill levels, though it does feature some slight elevation changes to keep things interesting. A key highlight is the presence of Havslätts loge where runners can take shelter from any weather conditions between laps. This area also serves as an energy station offering sports drinks, water, and grilled sausages for participants. For those who wish to change clothes or freshen up after a lap, there are changing rooms with showers and sauna facilities located just 100 meters away in the motion garden. A special prize awaits runners at the finish line: "The Tire Prize" is awarded during the third lap as part of the fun competition. Additional attractions include an exhibition area open from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM, featuring local vendors and sponsors. For younger racers aged 3-12 years old, there's a dedicated children’s race starting at 11:10 AM with on-site registration until 10:55 AM. Awards are presented for the top three finishers in both men’s and women’s categories, while all participants have a chance to win raffle prizes such as hotel nights, massages, and more. The first fifty registrants receive an exclusive hat upon sign-up. For detailed updates on race day activities or additional information about this unique event format, visit the official website at https://www.oskarshamnrc.com/oskarshamn-backyard-6h or follow their social media channels for live coverage and photos.
Races Offered
42,195km
Oct 25, 2026
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Distance —
42.2K
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Type —
Running
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126 days remaining
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€31.82
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Oskarshamn.
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6.2° / 12.2°
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2.5° / 8.9°
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Avg sunshine hours
5h 52m
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Avg rainfall
2.8 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (2.8)
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Humidity
82.9%
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Sunrise
07:30
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Sunset
17:48
About Oskarshamn
Learn more about the host city, Oskarshamn.
Oskarshamn is a city in Småland in southeastern Sweden, at the Baltic Sea shore. It is the seat of Oskarshamn Municipality, with some 18,300 inhabitants in the city and 27,000 in the municipality.