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Experience the beautiful Vaxholm in spring. Great routes in central Vaxholm. Roads and trails mixed, always in the proximity of water. Many activities in the race center for runners and the public. Take the opportunity to stay a little longer in Vaxholm!
Route description:
The route leads through central Vaxholm. After 3 km the 5 km and 10 km routes separate and the 10 km route turns toward Eriksö where a 2-km-long trail will be run counter-clockwise. After the trail comes the most challenging part of the route: about 1.5 km on a wonderful but technical path along water.
The last bit of the route runs through rolling paved roads in suburban areas before turning towards the center again, finishing with running up Hamnsgatan towards Lägret. Here you will be met by the cheering of the crowd, which will help you reach the goal!
For the 5 km race, the route turns back toward Lägret after 3 km following the cycleway on Kungsgatan. At Vaxholm's church the route joins the 10 km route to the finish.
Team race: Set up a team with your colleagues, sports club or friends! Both speed and the size of the team matter. The times of the first 4 runners of the team are added up. For each additional team member (max. 6 participants) four minutes will be subtracted from the final time for the 10 km race. For the 5 km race, two minutes per additional team member. Give the team name on the registration form.
There are 2 refreshment stations on the 10 km course and 1 when at the finish.
Venue facilities:
Dressing rooms and showers, 100 meters from the race center. Bag storage.
Entry fees:
Until December 31st 2015: Women/men, 5/10 km 200 SEK 16-year-olds and younger, 5/10 km 120 SEK
January 1 - April 24th 2016: Women/men, 5/10 km 250 SEK 16-year-olds and younger, 5/10 km 170 SEK
Distribution of race numbers:
At the race center on the Lägret playground in Vaxholm from 9.00 onwards on the race day.
How to get there:
Vaxholm boat: Take the boat from Strömkajen in central Stockholm to Vaxholm. Travel time about 1 hour. Go up Hamngatan towards Lägret.
Bus: Take the blue Bus 670 from the University of Technology (Tekniska Högskolan) to Vaxholm. Get off at the Vaxholm church. Travel time: about 45 minutes.
Subway: Take the Metro red line 14 towards Mörby center (Mörby Centrum). Get off at Danderyd Hospital (Danderyd Sjukhus). Take the blue bus 670 to Vaxholm. Get off at the Vaxholm church.
Chip timing available:
Yes
Number of participants last year:
700
Link to last year's results:
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Additional info:
There is also a challenge for boys and girls that are 12-years-old and younger, starting at 10.20 Swedish time.
