Bysjöloppet

Bysjöloppet is a popular race by Lake Bysjön in Åtvidaberg, organised by Åtvidabergs IF since 1983. The courses combine asphalt, gravel roads and forest trails, with the start and finish at Edbergavallen. There are distances for both children and adults. The race is traditionally held on the second Saturday in September and welcomes recreational runners, competitive runners and teams alike.

Register via the link to the registration system; payment by Swish or bank giro (discount codes may be available online). Race bibs can be collected from 10:00 on race day at Edbergavallen; on-site late registration is available from 10:00 (payment by Swish or exact cash). Distance information: 700 m (children, untimed), 1.3 km (children, timed), 5 km (measured 5.0 km, mixed asphalt/gravel) and 10 km (measured 10.0 km, mixed asphalt/trail/gravel, hilly). All finishers receive a medal; a special commemorative medal is awarded for completing the race for the 10th or 20th time (adult categories). Team registration (4–6 participants) includes a picnic bag intended for 5 people; team registration may close on 7 September if the bags run out. There is a kiosk at the event site. The prize ceremonies are at approximately 12:00 for the 1.3 km and approximately 14:00 for the 5 km and 10 km. Distances: 1.3 km, 5 km and 10 km; all finishers receive a medal; adult categories can earn an extra commemorative medal for their 10th or 20th race; team registration is for 4–6 participants; race bib collection at Edbergavallen; an ICA picnic bag after the finish; kiosks at the event site; prize ceremonies according to the prize table. Preparatory activities include a running workshop and open group interval training before the race.