Växjöloppet

Welcome to Växjöloppet on 1 May 2026—a running festival for the whole family, with distances ranging from children’s races to a half marathon. The event offers 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km and Lilla Växjöloppet for younger participants. The start and finish are in Strandbjörket, with the start on Värendsgatan outside Strandbjörkshallen. The course combines forest trails through scenic Bokhultet with paved sections around Växjösjön. The half marathon is run over two laps on largely the same course, offering variety and spectator-friendly finishes.

Distances: 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km and several children’s race distances in Lilla Växjöloppet (children’s races are not individually timed). The 21.1 km race is run over two laps (the first lap is just over 11 km, the second is 10 km). Water stations: the 10 km course has four stations (after 1 km, 3 km, 5.5 km and 6.5 km); on the 21.1 km course, runners can take water eight times (including at 1, 3, 5.5, 6.5, 10, 13, 15.5 and 16.5 km). Lilla Växjöloppet: participants in some children’s races receive a race number, medal and fruit; Tidningslöpet provides a T-shirt and diploma. You can use your wellness allowance to pay the entry fee (register via mittlopp.se and submit the receipt to your employer for reimbursement through the wellness allowance). A team competition is available; start lists and participant information are on the official website. Distances are 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km and Lilla Växjöloppet; water stations are located along the course (4 on the 10 km course; up to 8 water stops on the 21.1 km course); the Bokhultet station closes at 13:40 and the tunnel/Växjösjön station closes at 14:00; the finish closes at 14:30.