Before your race

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Edsvik is the arena for EX Swimrun

Start and finish for all EX races take place at the incredibly beautiful Edsvik in Sollentuna. Address: Landsnoravägen 42, 19157 Sollentuna.

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Start time EX LONG, SHORT, FIVE & PARA-SWIMRUN

The start time for EX FIVE is 10:00 and we expect everyone to finish by 11:00. Start for SHORT and LONG is 12:00 with a mass start (no pursuit start this year). Mandatory Race Meeting at 11:45 on site at Edsvik. Para-Swimrun starts directly after the prize ceremony for LONG, which takes place around 16:30, meaning start around 17:00.​​

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Check in and pick up your race bib

You check in and pick up your race bib at the start/finish area. Arrive on time and expect some queueing at check-in. FIVE will have tattoos placed on the arm/leg, and SHORT, LONG and PARA will have Race Bibs that we collect after the race. All participants receive a swim cap from our partner ARK.

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Start list on RaceID

The start list with your start number is available on Raceid.com — click start list and then search your name. Please come prepared with your class (e.g. LONG TEAM) and start number.​

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Getting to EX Swimrun by car

By car, simply drive to Landsnoravägen 42 where there are plenty of parking spaces. If it’s full, there are additional parking areas across the road at Sollentuna Swim and Sports Hall and Rudbeck High School.

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Getting to EX Swimrun by public transport

The nearest bus stop is Edsvik, and from there it’s about a 5‑minute walk through Edsbergsparken past Edsberg Castle to the start/finish. If you’re coming from Stockholm City, take the commuter train to Sollentuna Centrum and then a bus to Edsvik or walk about 15 minutes.

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Want to stay overnight or eat near the race?

We have gathered all information about accommodation and food tips on a separate page here.

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Bag drop

You can leave a bag at the start/finish area, but they will not be locked in. We take no responsibility for valuables, and your bag will be outdoors, so make sure it can handle rain.

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Can you change clothes on site?

Unfortunately, Medley Swim Hall is closed due to renovation, so this year we cannot offer changing rooms or showers there.

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Toilets at start/finish

There will be several toilets at the start/finish area. As always, they may be busy at certain times, so we recommend planning ahead. More toilets are available at Medley Sports and Swim Hall about 250m away.

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Information about courses, energy etc.

How long are the EX courses?

EX FIVE is approx. 5 km, EX SHORT approx. 14 km, EX LONG approx. 24 km and EX Para-Swimrun approx. 5 km. Read more under each race’s course description where distance tables and course sketches are available. Note that distances may change up until race day and measured distances are estimates.

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Hydration and energy during the race

During FIVE and PARA-SWIMRUN there are no aid stations except at start and finish at Edsvik. During SHORT and LONG there are two energy stations that are passed twice. Sätra Äng is passed twice by both races, and Ulriksdal / Bergshamra twice during LONG. At the energy stations there is UMARA sports drink, water and some edible energy.

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Cups on the course

We will not offer paper cups along the course — each participant must bring a reusable cup. These can be purchased in advance via WolffWear.se or on site from us.

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FIVE and PARA-SWIMRUN courses

Both courses will be marked with signs and staffed by volunteers at all swim entry and exit points. Since these two courses follow the first part of SHORT and LONG, it is important that you follow your signs and the volunteers’ instructions — but it will be very clear.

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LONG and SHORT courses

All run sections will be marked with small orange flags, orange enduro arrows indicating turns, and some reinforcement signs. Note that SHORT and LONG split at several points, so follow the course and not the person in front of you.

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At swim entries, there will also be 2 extra yellow markers and usually a volunteer showing the way. Swim exits will be marked with a beach flag. On some longer swim sections, a buoy / floating beach flags will show the direction. No swim section is so long that you cannot easily see the exit.

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Before each swim section, a sign will show the swim distance and the following run distance. Note that this may differ from the course table if last‑minute changes were necessary.

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What type of terrain do you run in?

The terrain is a mix of well‑prepared gravel paths, technical trail with stones and roots, some almost completely unmarked terrain, and a bit of asphalt.

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What water temperature can you expect?

Edsviken is a warm bay and is usually around 18–22°C in August but can vary a few degrees either way. We will measure the temperature in the days before the race and keep everyone informed via social media and the Race Meeting.

Safety during the race

There will be many volunteers along the course, both on land and in the water. On land, volunteers will staff most swim entry and exit points. In the water, several volunteers will be present during swim sections. Ultimately, you are responsible for your partner and fellow competitors.

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Incident during the race

If an incident occurs on the course, within your team or involving another participant, we want you to help each other in true Swimrun spirit. If a Solo participant is injured, the following competitors must assist.

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• Assess the severity of the injury on a scale of 1–10 where 1–5 is minor (sprain, small cut etc.), 6–8 is more serious (broken bone, larger bleeding/cut, fall and light head impact), and 8–10 is life‑threatening.

• For minor injuries, help the injured person to the next volunteer who can assist or take over responsibility. For serious injuries, ask another participant to go to the nearest volunteer and call 112 while you stay with the injured person and wait for help.

• Participants who abandon their own race to help an injured competitor will receive a free entry to next year’s race as thanks.

 

General information

Mandatory equipment

Race bib or temporary tattoo, swim cap from ARK worn during all swims. We recommend wetsuits for all distances but do not require them due to warm water temperatures. Goggles, paddles and pull buoy are optional.

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Can you be more than 2 in a team?

No, in EX Swimrun you participate either as a team of 2 or solo. In EX Para-Swimrun, teams may consist of 2–3 participants.​​​

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Are you allowed to dive head‑first?

It is strictly forbidden to dive head‑first into the water. However, you may jump feet‑first, and during the final Base Jump you may even try to earn style points!

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Refunds for illness or similar?

If you purchase insurance during registration, you can get your fee refunded in case of injury/illness. If not, it depends on your home insurance or other insurance. ​

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How is timing done?

Timing is done through the RaceID app. At split times and finish, the team is “checked” by the number on the bib, so it is important that your number is clearly visible from the front.

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Can you follow the race along the course?

Absolutely. You can reach almost all sections by car or bike. We recommend the following easy‑to‑reach spots: Bergendal Kursgård, Sätra Äng, Ulriksdals Slott, Stocksundsbron and Tegelhagens boat club.

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After finishing

Results

All results are published directly on the website via the RESULTS button and EX26 Edsviken. You can also find them on RaceID.

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Prize ceremony and prizes

Prize ceremonies take place approximately at the following times — note that they may change slightly, so do not leave the arena if you are on the podium.

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• FIVE — approx. 11:00, prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

• SHORT — approx. 14:00 or after the last participant finishes

• LONG — approx. 16:00 or after the last participant finishes

• PARA-SWIMRUN — approx. 18:00 or directly after the last participant finishes

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Prizes

All podium finishers receive a nice EX Swimrun trophy and gift cards of various amounts from WolffWear. As part of the Swimrun Sprint Cup, all SHORT winners receive a free entry to the 2027 race.

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Food and drink included?

Yes, during EX Edsviken food, drinks and snacks are included. For FIVE and PARA-SWIMRUN, ice cream and coffee at Gelaterian (right next to start/finish) are included. For SHORT and LONG, ice cream and snacks are included, plus pizza and drinks from Pizza Poppolo, which is on site with a food truck.

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Do you get a medal?

Yes, all participants receive a medal and a nice EX finisher t‑shirt that we hope everyone proudly wears as a member of Team EX. We also provide a Re‑Hydrate drink and some other goodies.

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Support, cheer or participate in Para-Swimrun

We hope everyone who can stays after the races and cheers for the first edition of EX Para-Swimrun. If you can help as a Swimrunner or support runner in a team, please notify us in advance via nicholas@exswimrun.se. Read more about what it involves on Para-Swimrun.

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After Swimrun at Gelaterian

We hope many of you stay, enjoy food, drinks and ice cream, and help us cheer on all Para-Swimrun participants who are true pioneers launching a brand‑new sport. Edsviken Gelateria will stay open a bit longer for us, so feel free to grab a beer, a glass of wine and enjoy the view and the hangout with the Swimrun family.​​

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