Vårmilen (Lidingöloppet Vårmilen)

Lidingöloppet Vårmilen is a spring 5 km and 10 km race starting and finishing at Lidingövallen. The course is described as one of Stockholm’s most beautiful 10 km routes and runs along winding forest roads, through meadows and beside the archipelago coast. It is mostly on soft trails and is hilly in places. The race counts towards seeding for TCS Lidingöloppet and is suitable both for runners who want to check their fitness and for those hoping to secure a better starting group. Before and after the races, coffee and light meals are available to buy at the café at Lidingövallen.

Race-number pickup is available from 09:30 on race day until 30 minutes before the start. Late registration is available at Lidingövallen from 09:30 and up to 60 minutes before the start. Name and category changes can be made via Mina sidor for a fee (details and fees are available on the website) or in person for a higher fee. Free bag storage is available; valuables storage costs 20 SEK (Swish 1235557608). Parking near Lidingövallen is limited (40 SEK via Swish 1234575775); the organiser recommends public transport (metro to Ropsten + bus 204/211/212). Changing facilities, showers and a sauna are available indoors at Lidingövallen. Course surface: asphalt for the first 2.5 km, then gravel and trails; the final 350 m is on the running track. Distances: 5 km and 10 km; Knattarnas Vårmil for younger children; water station at 5 km and water at the finish; seeding for TCS Lidingöloppet.