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PARA-SWIMRUN WITH ARON ANDERSSON
Welcome to Sweden’s—and perhaps the world’s first dedicated Para-Swimrun race—together with adventurer and inspirational speaker Aron Andersson. An inclusive Swimrun event for people with disabilities.
“I have always believed that adventure has no limits—only the limits we set ourselves. EX Para-Swimrun is about breaking down those barriers. Swimming and pushing forward side by side in Edsviken and reaching the finish line together is an experience that changes your perception of what is possible. This is the beginning of something much bigger.” – Aron Andersson, adventurer and inspirational speaker
The race takes place on 29 August 2026 in connection with EX Edsviken and offers a course of approximately 5 km with alternating running and swimming in an adapted and accessible environment.
Simple rules for greater inclusion
For the first edition of Para-Swimrun, we have intentionally kept the rules simple. Our ambition is to develop this new sport together with the participants, and we believe the best way to do so is by gathering experiences along the way.
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Participation takes place in teams of three. At least one participant must be a para-athlete, and at least one must be a support person responsible for transporting a wheelchair or other necessary equipment to the next transition point.
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At least two team members must complete all swimming sections, but it is also allowed for all three to swim.
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All sections are adapted as far as possible to create opportunities for more people to participate in Swimrun—regardless of previous experience or disability.
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It is up to each team to find the solutions that work best for them. The team starts together and finishes together.
We want you to be part of it!
Para-Swimrun 2026 is aimed at those who are curious about trying Swimrun and want to challenge themselves. At the same time, you will become an important source of inspiration, helping us develop the sport and contribute to a more inclusive athletic environment in Sweden. The project is run in collaboration with Aron Andersson and aims to generate media attention and lay the foundation for future Para-Swimrun events across the country.
We help you
We help all teams who want assistance, with experienced Swimrun participants and/or support persons. We expect the entire Swimrun community to come together and support this groundbreaking event. You do not need to assemble a team on your own if you do not want to—we are happy to help. Contact us at nicholas@exswimrun.se if you have any questions, concerns, or need help finding participants or support.
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Swedens most inclusive Swimrun race
EX Para-Swimrun is organized by us together with Aron, and all surplus goes to the Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund (Barncancerfonden) via Team Rynkeby Täby.
📅 Date: Saturday 29/8
🕒 Time: approx. 18:00 (after the final finish of EX Edsviken)
📍 Location: Arena Edsvik, Edsviken Sollentuna
📝 Registration: via RaceID
👯♂️ Teams: teams of 3 (two competing participants, at least one para participant and one support person)
💪 Support/team member: we assist teams with experienced Swimrunners if needed
🔢 Number of spots: maximum 20 teams
💲 Price: 250 SEK/person*
🚌 Getting to Arena Edsvik: easily accessible by bus or car
✅ The registration fee for EX Para-Swimrun includes a unique opportunity to try Swimrun in a safe and adapted environment together with the entire Swimrun community. In addition to the race, you will also be treated to a festive finish-line celebration with great pizza and drinks, professional photographers capturing the moments, and much more. In short, we take care of everything so you can focus on the adventure!
*When registering, you sign up yourself and create the team, after which the remaining team members can register and join the team later. In other words, you can register a team and then find the rest of the participants up until race day.
