Stockholm Marathon

Dear Runners and Friends,

Come celebrate Swedish-style the 31st annual Stockholm Marathon on May 30, 2009.

Stockholm is well-known for its cafes and nightspots where the Stockholmers congregate during the long summer nights. Over 40 miles of running trails start only 3 blocks from the Park Hotel....through pine forests, along Baltic canals and amidst fields of wild flowers. Swedish chefs are gaining international attention with dishes created from salmon, reindeer, crayfish and other local delicacies.

Stockholm was selected as the #1 destination marathon in the world by the publishers of the Ultimate Guide to International Marathons. The city hosts 17,000 runners with huge crowds since running is a very popular sport in Sweden. The event closes about 6 weeks in advance.

SPECIAL OFFER - If you reserve the Park Hotel for a minimum of 4 nights and book your flights with Marathon Tours, we will even offer you a free entry which represents a 755 krona savings (about $111 U.S.).

The Park Hotel is perfectly situated 2 blocks from the start and finish at the 1912 Olympic Stadium. It is a short walk to restaurants and all the sights including 71 museums, the Old Town and even lakes where you can take a dip, Swedish-style if you like. This 4 star hotel includes a fantastic smorgasbord breakfast each day.