Blodomloppet (Umeå)

The Blood Race in Umeå is a fitness event organized to raise awareness about the vital importance of blood donation and to promote a healthy lifestyle. The race offers the opportunity to walk, jog, or run 5 or 10 kilometers in central Umeå with start and finish at Skeppsbron. It is a social and inclusive activity where participants often register in teams and finish with a communal picnic. The Blood Race is an important campaign to recruit new blood donors and has a strong tradition in Västerbotten with over 1400 participants. Children can also participate in the Little Blood Race, making the event family-friendly.

When registering a team (minimum 5 people), the team receives a picnic basket. The last day for team registration with a picnic basket is May 18. Running evenings are organized before the race to inspire and include runners of all levels. Blood donors receive a discount of 40 SEK per person on the registration fee. Changes to registration are free until May 21, after which a personal visit is required and costs 50 SEK. The event includes preparatory running evenings, options for team registration and corporate adaptations, and focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle and blood donation.