Kurts Marathon / Kurts 300:e maraton (Hultsfred) — inkl. halvmaraton & Backyard Ultra
Hultsfred, Kalmar County, Sweden
Registration and pricing
Registration closes: March 25, 2026
Marathon
- 400:- Valid until March 25, 2026
Startavgift marathon 400:-
Halvmarathon
- 300:- Valid until March 25, 2026
Startavgift halvmarathon 300:-
Race description
Kurt's Marathon in Hultsfred is a personal and welcoming marathon and half marathon race held in celebration of Kurt Gustavsson's 80th birthday and his 300th marathon. The course is a 5-lap park road around Lake Hulingen, consisting of approximately 20% asphalt and is officially measured and sanctioned. The race offers two water stations with water, sports drinks, cola, and energy supplements. After the race, participants are invited to a gathering with food and socializing near the start and finish at Knektavallen.
Highlights
- 5-lap course around Lake Hulingen in Hultsfred
- 20% of the course is asphalt, the rest is park road
- Two water stations with sports drinks, cola, and snacks
Additional information
Start and finish at the entrance of Knektavallen facing Lake Hulingen. Changing rooms, showers, and toilets are available at Knektavallen. Bib numbers are distributed from 08:00. For runners expecting to take over 5 hours, the start time is 09:00. After the race, a gathering with food and socializing is offered around 14:30, approximately 1 km from the start. The race is part of a festive event to honor Kurt Gustavsson and is a unique opportunity for runners to participate in a private, but officially sanctioned competition.