ATEA Kalmarmilen

ATEA Kalmarmilen is an established 10K race in Kalmar, held on 29 July 2026, and welcomes both recreational and elite runners. The race starts at Teatervallen and finishes at Larmtorget. The course passes Kalmar Castle, Stensö, the Old Town, the harbor, Fredrikskans, Lindö and Ängö before returning to the city centre for the final stretch. The race also has District Championship/Veteran District Championship status for Östsvenska and is organised by Högby IF. It is part of the I Run Kalmar race series. The children’s race, Lilla Atea Kalmarmilen, is held on the same day for different age groups, making it a family event with several running options.

Högby IF’s athletics page lists several upcoming races, including Kalmar Backyard Ultra, Skälbyloppet and Ölands Tjurrus, with dates and start times. The pages mention GPX files and a course map, as well as a walking category (Skälbyloppet: 4 km without timing) and separate start times for youth and senior categories. Race bib collection is at Kalmar Teater on 28 July from 15:00 to 17:00 and 29 July from 15:00 to 19:00. ICA MAXI provides drinks, fruit and chocolate after the race. Lilla Atea Kalmarmilen is held at the same time for children aged 2–13; the main race has a 10 km distance, as well as mini categories and distances for younger age groups.