2026 Stockholm Marathon Men's Results | Edwin Kiptoo Wins in 2:10:46
Edwin Kiptoo of Kenya claimed victory at the 2026 Stockholm Marathon on May 30, running 2:10:46 to win Sweden's flagship marathon. Full men's results, race breakdown, and what it means for Swedish running.
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Edwin Kiptoo of Kenya ran **2:10:46** to win the 2026 Stockholm Marathon on Saturday, 30 May 2026 - taking the title at one of Scandinavia's oldest and most beloved road races.
The race winds through Stockholm's city centre, across its famous bridges, and finishes inside the historic Olympic Stadium - a setting that gives this marathon a character few other city races can match.
The top 3 breakdown
Luke Kiprop (KEN) finished second in **2:11:53** - a tight gap of just over a minute from the winner - with Ethiopia's Gezu Anbese Desu third in **2:13:31**. Kenya took the top two places, with East Africa dominating the international podium as is now the norm at major road races.
The story for Swedish running fans was further down the results. Ebba Tulu Chala - running for Hässelby SK - placed 7th in **2:17:26**, the first Swede across the line. Linus Rosdahl, also from Hässelby SK, came in 8th with **2:18:48**. Two Swedish athletes in the top 10 at their own national marathon is a genuine marker of domestic depth.
Key highlights
- Edwin Kiptoo wins in **2:10:46** - a strong time on Stockholm's demanding route through the archipelago city - Kenya takes the top two spots: Kiptoo (1st) and Kiprop (2nd) - **Ebba Tulu Chala** (7th, 2:17:26) is the first Swede home, showing real strength in the national elite field - **Linus Rosdahl** (8th, 2:18:48) makes it two Swedish athletes in the top 10 - A Scandinavian-heavy middle pack shows the region's growing engagement with marathon running
Full results
| # | Time | Athlete | Country | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | **2:10:46** | Edwin Kiptoo | 🇰🇪 KEN | | 2 | **2:11:53** | Luke Kiprop | 🇰🇪 KEN | | 3 | **2:13:31** | Gezu Anbese Desu | 🇪🇹 ETH | | 4 | **2:14:53** | Fredrick Kibii | 🇰🇪 KEN | | 5 | **2:15:21** | Robert Ngeno | 🇰🇪 KEN | | 6 | **2:16:55** | Moses Kibet | 🇰🇪 KEN | | 7 | **2:17:26** | Ebba Tulu Chala | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 8 | **2:18:48** | Linus Rosdahl | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 9 | **2:21:01** | Jan Lukas Becker | 🇩🇪 GER | | 10 | **2:21:16** | Heshlu Andemariam | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 11 | **2:22:30** | Matthew Clowes | 🇬🇧 GBR | | 12 | **2:23:09** | Noah Brautigam | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 13 | **2:26:07** | Julius Taskinen | 🇫🇮 FIN | | 14 | **2:27:48** | Jacob Nystedt | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 15 | **2:27:58** | Viktor Brännmark | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 16 | **2:28:17** | Jonas Algeblad | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 17 | **2:28:36** | Frej Ersa Engberg | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 18 | **2:28:49** | Kai Sasaki | 🇯🇵 JPN | | 19 | **2:28:50** | Albin Lillieström | 🇸🇪 SWE | | 20 | **2:29:50** | Johannes Eklöf | 🇸🇪 SWE |
What this race tells us about Nordic marathon running
Stockholm's course is not Berlin or London. There are bridges to cross, elevation changes through the city's varied terrain, and the Nordic spring weather in late May can be anything from warm sunshine to a Baltic headwind. Kiptoo's 2:10:46 on this route is a solid performance.
The Swedish depth in this race is the real talking point. Three Swedish athletes - Tulu Chala (7th), Rosdahl (8th), and Andemariam (10th) - finished in the top 10. A decade ago, that would have been remarkable. Now it reflects a genuine shift in how seriously Scandinavian runners are approaching the marathon distance.
The middle and back of this results sheet is overwhelmingly Swedish too. Fourteen of the top 20 men carry the SWE flag. It shows the Stockholm Marathon has a strong domestic club running culture behind it, not just an elite invite field.
What this means for your training
Stockholm is one of the most accessible marathons in Europe for international runners - and results like this show why:
1. Nordic courses test more than fitness. Bridges, slight climbs, and variable late-May conditions mean you can't just train flat. Include some undulation in your long runs. Build a smarter pace strategy with our [Race Predictor](/tools/race-predictor). 2. Club culture produces results. Hässelby SK's back-to-back Swedish finishers in 7th and 8th shows what consistent group training and a strong club environment can do. If you're not already part of a running community, look for local running events in your city using our [race directory](/races/sweden/stockholm). 3. Consistency builds over years. Andemariam in 10th (2:21:16) and the depth of the Swedish field comes from years of high mileage and patient development. Map out your build with our [Run Planner](/run-planner).
**Find races:** Browse [marathons and road races in Stockholm](/races/sweden/stockholm) on Your Run Guide to compare events, dates, and distances for your next race weekend in Scandinavia.
Official results and sources
Full results: [Stockholm Marathon official results](https://stockholm.r.mikatiming.com/2026/?pid=list&pidp=start)
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