Uddloppet, organized by IF Udd, is a popular spring race scheduled for April 12, 2026, in the coastal town of Karlshamn, Blekinge. The event offers a scenic, slightly undulating course that winds along the Baltic Sea and through forests east of the city. Starting and finishing at the Vägga Athletic Grounds (Vägga IP), the race provides a festive atmosphere with music, live commentary, and activities for families and children.
The event serves as an ideal season-opener for both recreational joggers and elite runners. A key feature of the 10 km and Half Marathon distances is that they are officially control-measured and sanctioned by the Swedish Athletics Association. This "Approved Race" status allows participants to use their finishing times for seeding in major marathons, including the Stockholm Marathon and Göteborgsvarvet.
| Race Category | Start Time | Course Description |
|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 11:00 AM | Two laps on a control-measured out-and-back course. |
| 10 km | 11:00 AM | Single lap, control-measured out-and-back course. |
| 4 km | 09:45 AM | One lap following the cycle path toward Kollevik. |
| Kids' Race (400 m) | 10:30 AM | One lap on the athletic tracks inside Vägga IP. |
| Uddlunken (Walk) | 09:00 - 13:00 | 2.5 km non-timed scenic walk along the sea. |
Participants utilize electronic chip timing via Racetimer, with split times recorded at key intervals (5 km, 10 km, and 15 km) to allow supporters to follow their progress live. The course is primarily asphalt, and runners are required to keep to the left as they navigate a mix of dedicated cycle paths and lightly trafficked roads. Water and Enervit sports drinks are provided at multiple stations along the route, with additional refreshments available at the finish line.
The event area features the mascot "Uddis," a prize ceremony for the top three finishers in each timed class, and lottery prizes based on bib numbers. Families can enjoy face painting and a creative activity tent hosted by the local church. Bib numbers can be collected at Intersport Karlshamn in the days leading up to the event or at the race secretariat on the morning of the competition.
Apr 12, 2026
Distance — 4K
Type — Running
09:45
€23.50
Apr 12, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
11:00
€28.00
Apr 12, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
11:00
€33.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Karlshamn.
Learn more about the host city, Karlshamn.
Karlshamn is a city in the Blekinge province of southern Sweden. Karlshamn attracts visitors to the salmon fisheries in "Mörrumsån", to the rocky coastline and the Hällaryd archipelago and to the wooded hinterland. East of the city centre the famous Eriksbergs Viltpark is located.
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