Vårruset (Västerås)

Vårruset in Västerås is part of Sweden’s largest fitness tour for women and takes place on Thursday, 21 May 2026, starting at 19:00 at Lögastrand. The event offers distances of 2.5 km and 5 km (the 5 km course is officially measured) and is suitable both for experienced runners and for those who want to jog or walk. Everyone who registers individually receives a medal, a finisher’s bag and a race bib; teams of five are treated to a picnic after finishing. Timing is available for the 5 km, but you can opt out when registering if you do not want your result published.

Registration is online and remains open through race day, closing no later than one hour before the first start. Recommended ages: 5 km: 13 years (11 when accompanied by an adult); 2.5 km: 11 years (7 when accompanied by an adult). Teams of five receive a picnic after finishing. Participant benefits include a medal, a finisher’s bag, the Vårruset music quiz and prizes, and a race bib. Timing is available for the 5 km but can be opted out of. Local organiser: Västerås FK (www.vasterasfriidrott.se); information about a local training meetup will be published with separate registration via Västerås FK’s registration page. The distances are 2.5 km or 5 km; a team consists of five people, and registration is available as a team or individually. Timing can be opted out of during registration. Registration is online, and a picnic is served after finishing.