Ångaloppet in English

Short information about the race

22 kilometers of trail run, 2000 meters of swimming, 24 total swim stretches between 12 islands and islets makes Ångaloppet in Nyköping’s archipelago a beautiful and incomparable race. Teams of two run on gravel roads, through pastures and untamed forests. The pairs brave it through tough terrain and swim through both sweet and salt water.

To get an idea of ​​what Swimrun is please take a look at the video below. The video is recorded during the 2017 race.

The entire race takes place at Ånga Gård, which is located 14 km outside of Nyköping and approximately 100 km south of Stockholm. The course takes competitors first in and around the Ången Lake. After they have made it around Ånga Gård’s parameters, they head down to the sea with their sights set on the Rensholmen island before taking a turn back in towards Ånga Gård for the finish line.

General information about the course

The terrain for the running portion of the course is a variation of forest, small trails and gravel roads. The entire foot course is marked with orange markers and the swimming distances are marked with yellow floaters  (buoys). Out of 24 swimming stretches, the longest one is about 300 meters and the shortest one is around 40 meters. Along the course, there are a total of 5 hydration stations.

Start Times

Ångaloppet 2024 will take place on the 10 th of August, 2024, and the team competitors can enter in the classes: women’s, men’s or mixed. The start is at 13:45 am

Equipment

You must wear neopren or/and pull-bouy or a kickboard. Fins and hand-paddles are prohibited during the competition.

Energy stations

Five energy stations along the course.

Cut off Times

The teams must have passed the hydration station on Rensholmen island at the latest 4 hours after the start.

How To Get To Ånga Gård

Ånga Gård is located 20 km from Skavsta International Airport (http://www.skavsta.se/). Ryan Air and Wizz Air fly to Skavsta from 57 European destinations.

From Stockholm: To reach Ånga Gård from Stockholm, it is easiest to drive. Take E4 South from Stockholm and take the exit towards Trosa. Follow highway 219 towards Studsvik, and after passing Studsvik, it is approximately 14 kilometers to the entrance to Ånga Gård.

Application for Entry

The entry fee for Ångaloppet 2023:

  • 1890 SEK per team from 1 november 2023
  • 2290 SEK per team from 1 januari 2024
  • 2490 SEK per team from 1 june 2024

The entry fee includes:

  • Participation for two persons in Ångaloppet 2024
  • Swim cap
  • Beverages and energy snacks at hydration stations
  • Timekeeping
  • Light food at the finish
  • Saftey along the race
  • And a fantastic experience in Nyköping’s archipelago

The entry application is available on here and is only available in Swedish, but if you want to register for the race please contact Nils at info@angaloppet.se.