SJÖLOPPET

Sjöloppet takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting and finishing in Vattenledningsparken in central Eksjö, Sweden. This swimrun event — always held on the Saturday before Midsummer — offers four distances (30 km, 15 km, 10 km, and 1 km family loop) with 25 segments through eight different lakes, passing through the old town of Eksjö into magical forest environments.

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

• Race Categories: Men, Women, Mixed (for 30 km, 15 km, and 10 km distances).
• Minimum Age: 18 years for 30 km, 15 km, and 10 km. Under 18 requires guardian approval (contact race management). Family loop has no age limit — guardian decides if child races with friend or adult.
• Team Format: Two-person teams only. Race under your own team name.
• Maximum Teams: 110 teams per distance. First-come, first-served principle.
• Number Bib & Swim Cap Distribution: At race center (Olsbergs Arena) — required for all participants.
• Parking: Free parking available at Olsbergs Arena.
• Changing Rooms & Showers: Available at Olsbergs Arena.
• Bag Storage: Available during race (no liability for valuables).
• Included in Entry Fee: Start spot, parking, changing rooms, shower, swim cap, post-race meal, energy and hydration during race, timing, safety organization.
• Team Changes: Changing teammate or correcting entry costs 200 SEK.
• Insurance: Entry is binding. Insurance for refund available during registration via RaceID. Without insurance, no refund.
• Safety: High safety level with many officials along the course. Collaboration with Svenska Livräddningssällskapet (Swedish Life Saving Society).
• Volunteers: Engage as a volunteer to help put Eksjö on the event map. Contact [email protected].
• Partnership Opportunities: Contact [email protected] for brochure visibility in 2026 edition.
• Race Organizer: Sport Aspiration Nordic AB (Org. 559000-2746).
• Co-organizers: Eksjö SLS, Eksjö Cykelklubb, Höredaskolan.
• After Swimrun: Celebration at Eksjö Stadshotell at 19:00.
• Estimated Finish Times: Elite finish around 13:50. Last teams in by 15:30. Prize ceremony around 15:45.

Swag, Awards & Atmosphere:

• Prizes: 1st-3rd place in each category (Women, Men, Mixed) for 30 km, 15 km, and 10 km distances. Additional prize draw for participating teams present at ceremony.
• Finish Area: Mini-exhibitions, kiosk with light refreshments, bouncy castles for children.
• Spectator-Friendly: Public welcome along entire course. Spectator map with recommended spots available on race day.
• Family Atmosphere: Friendly, folk festival vibe encouraging participants, spectators, and officials to return.
• Scenic Route: Vattenledningsparken start — beautiful wooden houses of central Eksjö, through magical forests and crystal-clear lakes.
• Distinctive Segments: Two official timed segments (Reptid — 3.44 km run, 5th swim Gysjön 1, 4th swim Södra Rokalven). Energy and hydration stations placed strategically.
• Distance Variation: 30 km passes through 8 different lakes with 12 swims and 13 runs. 15 km offers 6 swims and 7 runs. 10 km new for 2025 offers beginner-friendly entry to swimrun.
• Spectator Map: Available at start area on race day.
• Broschyr (Brochure): Printed brochure sent to households and businesses around Eksjö.
• Photos: Available from event photographers (credit photographer Joakim Creutz when using images).

Sjöloppet on June 13, 2026, in Eksjö, Sweden, is a swimrun festival for all levels — from 30 km classic to 15 km sprint, new 10 km distance, and 1 km family loop — through eight lakes and magical forests, starting in the old town on the Saturday before Midsummer.