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Uppsala offers a great variation of running events all year around. On this page we have gathered some of those events hosted in our beautiful city.

Uppsala Parkrun

Every Saturday, 09:00
5K

A free, fun and friendly 5 K race every Saturday morning. Walk, jog, run or volunteer!

Aros Marathon

2 May, 2026
51K 25K

A scenic marathon+ from Uppsala to Enköping, includes a half distance race and MTB class.

Vårruset

7 May, 2026
5K 2.5K

Sweden's biggest running tour for the Ladies! Run, jog or walk together with friends and colleagues.

Uppsala 6-timmars

16 May, 2026
Time-limit (6h)

Run as far as you can on a set track loop during 6 hours. A perfect race if you want to try out ultra running.

Backyard Ultra Vänge

23 May, 2026
Backyard Ultra (6.7K/lap)

One lap, 6.7K, every hour. The one who completes the most laps win! A real endurance challenge.

Blodomloppet

27 May, 2026
10K 5K Children

Another massive touring event, this one in support of the vital action of blood donations. Run, jog or walk!

UppLoppet

National Day 6 June, 2026
10K 3K Activities

Celebrate Sweden's National Day in movement - together! A completely new runners festival in central Uppsala.

Bärby Hage Gatlopp

Midsummer's Eve 19 June, 2026
5K

A fast and fun street race, every year on midsummer's eve.

6 Sjöar

15 August, 2026
Marathon Halfmarathon 10K 5K

A beautifully scenic trail running race that takes on a journey along 6 different lakes in Uppsala.

Vängeloppet

29 August, 2026
5.6K 2.8K 1600 m 800 m

A family friendly trail race in Vänge, with distances to accomodate every age and level.

Kung Björn Loppet

19 September, 2026
10K 6K 5K Trail Children

A classical trail race in Hågadalen-Nåstens nature reserve, start and finish at King Björn's Mound.

Ultunamilen

10 October, 2026
10K 5K

A beautiful 5K and 10K race that takes you through the scenic areas of SLU and Ultuna.