Kalmar Sylvesterloppet

About the Event

Close out your running year with a true Swedish tradition at the Kalmar Sylvesterlopp on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025. This classic family-friendly event offers a perfect 5km or 10km route around the scenic Fredriksskans and Lindöfjärden, providing a healthy and active way to welcome the new year. More than just a race, it's a celebration where every participant receives a special commemorative medal and a uniquely designed beanie, making for a memorable finish to the season. With dedicated youth races and a walking class, it's the ideal event for the whole family to run, jog, or walk their way into the new year with energy and optimism.

Races Offered

Youth Ticket - 0.4Km

Dec 31, 2025

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Distance — 0.4K

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09:30

Youth Ticket - 2Km

Dec 31, 2025

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Distance — 2K

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09:30

Youth Ticket - 1Km

Dec 31, 2025

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Distance — 1K

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09:50

10K

Dec 31, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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11:00

5K

Dec 31, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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11:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Kalmar.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 0.4° / 4.1°

wb_sunny -4.7° / -0.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 16.8 /

water_drop 86.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 0.4° / 4.1°

wb_sunny -4.7° / -0.8°

air 16.8 km/h

water_drop 86.3%

About Kalmar

Learn more about the host city, Kalmar.

Kalmar is a city in the Småland province in southeastern Sweden, on the coast of the Baltic sea. Kalmar is one of the oldest Swedish cities, and traces of settlements from the Iron Age have been found. Its castle is one of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in Northern Europe.