The Global Home of Photomarathons
Discover competitions, challenge your creativity, and connect with the world’s photomarathon community.
Welcome to the central platform for the world’s most creative endurance challenge. Powered by Stockholm Photomarathon, this site is built to unite photographers and organizers across the globe. Whether you are looking for your next competition to join or you want to bring a photomarathon to your own city, you’ve come to the right place.
What is a Photomarathon?
A photomarathon isn’t a sprint; it’s a creative marathon. Participants are tasked with interpreting a specific number of themes using their cameras within a set timeframe.
The challenge lies in the constraints: photos must be taken in the correct order, under time pressure, and usually without any post-processing. It’s about seeing the world with fresh eyes, meeting like-minded creators, and pushing your visual storytelling to the absolute limit.
Active photomarathons around the world
Stockholm Fotomaraton
Sweden
Quick Facts:
- Established: 1987 (Restarted as ”Version 2.0” in 2014).
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden.
- Format: 8 or 24 hours & topics
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Stockholm Fotomaraton is the largest and most iconic photomarathon in the Nordic region. Since our original start in 1987, we have been a cornerstone of the Scandinavian photography scene, challenging thousands of creators to see the world through a different lens.
Our event is more than just a competition; it is a ”folk festival” of photography. For over three decades, we have brought together professionals, enthusiasts, and beginners on the streets of Stockholm for a 24-hour (or 8-hour) creative journey. The challenge remains timeless: interpreting a series of themes in a specific order, under the pressure of the clock, with no post-processing allowed.
Today, Stockholm Fotomaraton is driven by a passion for visual storytelling and community building. As one of the world’s oldest active photomarathons, we are proud to take the lead in connecting the global community. By hosting this international directory, we aim to support the growth of new marathons worldwide and ensure that the spirit of this unique challenge continues to inspire photographers everywhere.
Next event:
- 15-16 Aug 2026
- Registration open
Warszawski Maraton Fotograficzny
Poland
Quick Facts:
- Established: 2018
- Location: Warszawa (Warsaw)
- Format: 8 hours
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The Warsaw Photomarathon (Warszawski Maraton Fotograficzny) is a dynamic urban challenge designed for everyone—from passionate amateurs to advanced photographers. Participants are given 8 hours to capture 8 secret themes, which are only revealed at the start line.
This event isn’t just a competition; it’s an urban adventure that encourages participants to explore Warsaw, engage with its culture, and document the lifestyle of its residents. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend creative time with friends and family while pushing your visual boundaries. At the finish line, unedited photos are submitted directly to the organizers, ensuring a level playing field focused entirely on raw creativity and in-the-moment framing.
The marathon culminates in a grand final Gala, where a jury of renowned photography experts, historians, and artists award prizes for the best individual photos in each category, as well as the best overall 8-photo series.
Next event:
- 12 September 2026
- Registration open
