Information to all racers

Arriving at Arena Edsvik

• The start and finish for all races will take place at the beautiful Edsvik (address: Landsnoravägen 42, Sollentuna). There is ample parking available at Edsvik, near Medley Swimming Hall, Sollentuna Racket Hall, and Gärdesskolan.

• It is easy to travel by public transport. The simplest option is to take the bus from Sollentuna Centrum to the Edsbacka stop and walk about 300 meters to the arena, passing Medley Swimming Hall, where you can change before your race. Just inform the staff at the counter that you're participating in the race, and you will be given access to a changing room. Take your bags and other belongings with you to Arena Edsvik, where you can leave them.

• There is no opportunity to warm up indoors at the arena, so please bring warm outer clothing that you can leave at our "bag drop."

• The bag drop will be outdoors and at your own risk, but we will try to have at least one crew member present while you're out running. We do not take responsibility for the contents of your bags or any valuables.

• Please do not hang out inside the Gelateria, as it will be open as usual and needs to have space for its regular customers. Nina will kindly but firmly ask you to leave if it gets too crowded. Everyone is warmly welcome to visit the Gelateria after your race (see more information below).

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Start Times for All Races

We are organizing three races within a short period, so it is extremely important that you are at the venue and ready for your start.

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11:00 Start Marathon 42km
11:10 Start Kids Run
11:40 Last finishers of Kids Run
11:45 Free start for Canicross teams
12:00 Start Half Marathon 21km

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• From 11:45, Canicross teams will start to reduce stress for the dogs and any dog-phobic individuals. There is a large dog park near the parking lot at Edsvik where you can hang out before the start.

• Those participating in Canicross will probably not have the correct time in the results list, as they start before the mass start. Therefore, we ask all Canicross participants to come to us after crossing the finish line so we can record your time. Please have your watch running or note your start time. We will try to do this for you but cannot guarantee it due to the hectic start process.

• Teams in the Half Marathon category can use a leash during the race, but we ask that you only begin using it after the first few kilometers to avoid tangling at the start.

• NEW! Pacers for the Half Marathon - We are proud to announce that we will have experienced pacers for the 21 km race with Team Anypace Sweden! There will be four pace groups, with preliminary target times of 1:40, 1:45, 1:50 and 2:00 hours. Pacers will wear a sign on their chest and back, as well as a balloon clearly displaying the target time, so just find your group and follow along!

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Course for Half Marathon and Marathon - Preliminary Information!

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• Course Layout – See the image below for the updated course. All participants will run three shorter laps on Norrviken’s ice totalling 14,8KM. We believe this is the best and safest solution, developed together with the municipality, Sjösportscenter, and local skaters who have helped us with measurements and safety checks. You are responsible for keeping track of your laps before leaving the ice. See the route on Strava here and download the GPX file here.

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• You MUST follow the marked course on the ice and are not allowed to deviate from it. This means you should round the Challengize flags and follow the small arrows placed on stakes in the ice. We have ensured the ice is safe along the designated course, but there may be variations of a few centimeters if you stray too far from the route. Each lap, you must pass the hydration station, including the final lap when you exit the ice the same way you entered.

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• Ice Claws (Isdobbar like these) – While not mandatory, we strongly encourage everyone to bring and use them on the ice. You can keep them in your pocket on the way there and back, but we recommend wearing them around your neck or wrist while running. If you don’t want to carry them after leaving the ice, you can hand them to a race official who will bring them back to Arena Edsvik for you. Tip: Mark them with your name!
   

• Marathon Course – The marathon will start with the 21km course below, loop at Edsvik, and then continue with 21km around Edsviken counterclockwise according to alt 2. Since the Edsviken loop will be ice-free, we suggest either running with ice grips (broddar) and dropping them at the Edsvik checkpoint or switching to a second pair of shoes that you leave at the start.

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Course Marking, Ice Information, and Aid Stations

• The courses will be marked with small orange arrows, larger directional arrows at more critical intersections, kilometer signs, and pink Challengize flags if needed to mark uphills after ice running if it's not cleared and obvious.

• In case of ice crossings, there will be clear entry and exit points that must be respected. We have ensured that the ice closest to the shore is stable, and if there is a small ramp, we ask that you run on it. There is a risk of falling through if you do not, which could cause injury.

• The ice crossings will also be marked with orange arrows on flower sticks in the ice. If we share the course with skaters, we ask everyone to stay on one side as close to the edge as possible.

• Volunteers from Team Rynkeby Täby will be stationed along the course for extra guidance and safety.

• Aid stations will be located along the course at approximately 7km intervals.

• At the aid stations, there will be water, energy drinks (Umara sports drink), Balders Bröd's delicious buns, some candy, and Umara bars. There will also be water bowls for the dogs.

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Time Limits and Sweepers

• The time limit for the Half Marathon is 3 hours, and for the Marathon, it is 5 hours. The course will be closed after 2.5 hours on the Marathon at Edsvik and after 4 hours at Ulriksdals Slott. If the sweeper picks up the course before you reach Edsvik after 21km, you will receive a Half Marathon medal.

• Our "sweepers" will be clearing the course based on this time limit. This means that if you are over the time limit, you may be passed by the sweeper and finish the course without course markers. We will still accept you at the finish line as long as we are there (usually until around 18:00).

• If you withdraw from the race, we ask that you inform the nearest volunteer, and you will need to make your way back to Edsvik by bus, taxi, or similar transport. Please let us know so we can mark you as DNF (Did Not Finish) in the results and avoid sending out a search team for you.

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Finish, Medal, and Award Ceremony

• The finish line is located at Arena Edsvik, and the finish portal will be moved slightly to create a clear finishing area.

• Timing will be done using RaceID's app, which relies on us seeing your bib number, so please ensure that it is visible when you approach the finish line. For the Team category, it is when the second team member crosses the line that counts, so there is no need to "run ahead."

• Everyone who finishes will receive the unique SWM medal as well as food and drinks (see below).

• Feel free to stay for a while in the finish area and cheer on the other teams.

• The prize ceremony will take place continuously as soon as the podium is complete in your class, so you won't have to freeze. If you have placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in your class, please stay near the finish area, and we will call you up as soon as it's time.

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Food, Drinks, Sauna, and Showers Included

• You will be provided with a fantastic soup with focaccia, coffee, and a scoop of ice cream from Edsvikens Piazza and Gelateria. The soup is vegetarian, and we have considered allergies, making it lactose- and gluten-free (the bread is not gluten-free).

• We will also have a limited edition Sollentuna Winter Marathon beer from Sollentuna Brewery available for sale at Edsviken Piazza and Gelateria. Take the chance to taste some local brew!

• Showers and a sauna are included at Medley after your race, and they are open until 18:00. Just inform them at the counter that you participated in the race to receive a locker key and entry.

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Safety, Insurance, and Fun Clause

• There will be CPR-trained staff and basic first aid equipment available at Edsvik and along the course at the staffed aid stations. In case of an emergency, runners should assist each other, call 112 themselves, and contact the nearest volunteer.

• If you stop or abandon your race to help another participant in need, the race organizers will offer you a free entry to next year's race. Just contact us after the event.

• You run at your own risk and are responsible for having your own accident insurance. As the organizers, we cannot be held responsible for any accidents that occur on the course.

• Please read through the race rules, where we also provide tips on a good insurance policy.

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