TJUST TRAIL RUN

About the Event

The Tjust Trail Run 2026 is the eleventh edition of this popular Swedish trail race, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026. Organized by the Tjust Bike & Running Club, the event is held in the Småland forests near the coastal town of Västervik. The race is celebrated for its authentic "Småländsk" nature, featuring winding paths, technical single-track segments, and open granite rock formations (berghällar). Participants often describe the terrain as perfectly balanced—challenging enough for experienced trail runners while remaining accessible and enjoyable for those new to the sport.

Event Detail	Information	Key Features
Race Date	April 18, 2026	11th Annual Edition
Location	Västervik, Sweden	Småland Forest Terrain
Distances	Varies (e.g., 15km)	Sinding trails & rock plates
Organizer	Tjust Bike & Running Club	Community-led event

Västervik is a coastal city in Kalmar County with a population of approximately 21,500 residents. Often called "The Pearl of the East Coast," it is famous for its vast archipelago and deep forested hinterlands. The demographic profile of the Västervik municipality is approximately 89.5% Swedish-born and 10.5% foreign-born, with the largest immigrant groups coming from Syria, Germany, and Poland. The median annual household income for the region is roughly 315,000 SEK. Geographically, the race takes place in a landscape characterized by ancient coniferous forests and mossy valleys. The climate in southeastern Sweden in mid-April is typically crisp; average temperatures range from a low of 1°C (34°F) to a high of 11°C (52°F). Spring conditions can vary greatly, often featuring dry, firm forest floors but occasionally presenting lingering frost or mud in shaded hollows.

The Tjust Trail Run is praised for its high-quality organization and the enthusiastic support of its volunteers. Registration typically opens well in advance, and the event includes a newsletter for runners to receive technical updates (PM), start lists, and results. The 15km loop is particularly noted by past participants for its beautiful scenery and well-marked path. For those traveling to the event, Västervik offers various accommodation options ranging from archipelago campsites to historic city hotels. Detailed travel directions and the latest race-day information can be found on the official Tjust Trail Run website.

Races Offered

42 km

Apr 18, 2026

straighten

Distance — 42K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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€46.00

10 km

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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10:30

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€27.65

5 km

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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10:30

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€27.65

21 km

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 21K

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Type — Running

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11:10

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€37.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Västervik.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 1.2° / 10.7°

wb_sunny -2.9° / 6.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.7 /

water_drop 71.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.2° / 10.7°

wb_sunny -2.9° / 6.5°

air 11.7 km/h

water_drop 71.8%

About Västervik

Learn more about the host city, Västervik.

Västervik is a city and the seat of Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden, with 36,747 inhabitants in 2021. Västervik is one of three coastal towns with a notable population size in the province of Småland.