ÖTILLÖ SWIMRUN GOTHENBURG
August 6, 2022

Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city. It is on the Swedish West coast, on the frontside. The city sprawls into the beautiful archipelago with thousands of granite islands and skerries. We will build on a very strong local swimrun tradition and showcase a unique place. Get ready for races out of the ordinary.
 
ÖTILLÖ WORLD SERIES GOTHENBURG
August 6, 2022

New racecourse for 2022.

We have taken over a West coast Swimrun tradition since 2012 and created something new. This World Series is a full-throttle event. A high-speed sightseeing of a unique environment. It is also the last chance to qualify for ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship 2022. Race in pairs or solo. 
For more information and all details about ÖTILLÖ World Series Gothenburg, please have a look here. 

 
ÖTILLÖ SPRINT GOTHENBURG
August 6, 2022

New racecourse for 2022.

You want action, this is action. Constant in and out of the water. Fast runs, through beautiful hamlets, intense swims between stunning islands. You will for sure not be bored. A perfect example of swimrun on the Swedish West coast. 
An ÖTILLÖ Sprint race is the perfect swimrun race for those of you who feel that the World Series is too much or for those who want to go fast. Traditionally we have everything from very strong racers to absolute beginner Swimrunners doing the Sprint distances. Race in pairs or solo. 
For more information and all details about ÖTILLÖ Sprint Gothenburg, please have a look here.

 
ÖTILLÖ EXPERIENCE GOTHENBURG
August 6, 2022

New racecourse for 2022.

In the beginning of August the water is warm for Sweden, around 18 degrees. The swims are protected, the runs are easy and the atmosphere is booming. This will give you a real taste of Swedish island life on the West coast and swimrun in a beautiful environment.
The Experience race is exactly what the name implies, a swimrun experience for those completely new to the sport or for those not ready to compete over bigger distances.
Race alone or come as a team and enjoy the ÖTILLÖ Experience.
For more information and all details about ÖTILLÖ Experience Gothenburg, please have a look here.
 
See you in Gothenburg in August!
 

ENTRY PRE-REQUISITE

All entries will be refunded by 95% if we have to cancel events due to Covid-19. We will communicate four (4) weeks prior to each event weekend if it will go ahead. We will not move entries between events.

2.3.1 Each athlete needs to have a valid insurance for competing in Swimrun.
2.3.2 The application is final. No entry fee will be reimbursed by the Race Organisation.
2.3.3 It is allowed to change one team member and to change race category.
2.3.4 It is allowed to change race distance from World Series to Sprint or Experience, Sprint to Experience and from Team to Solo but no refund of entry fees will be made.
2.3.5 No external sale of the entry is allowed.
2.3.6 No entries can be deferred to another year.
2.3.7 No entries can be deferred to another race.
2.3.8 Each athlete must show proof of identification at the race registration.
 

ELIGIBILITY

World Series & World Series distance Solo

2.4.1 Athletes in the World Series and World Series distance Solo races have to be at least 18 years of age to be allowed to start.
2.4.2 To start in a World Series or World Series distance Solo race, the athlete needs to be an experienced swimmer and runner and understand the length and difficulty of the race course. The athlete also needs to be aware that the weather conditions on the race day can be very harsh which will make the race even more physically and mentally demanding.
2.4.3 To receive ranking points in a World Series race, each athlete needs to have a Swimrun Ranking ID that is connected to the Swimrun ranking system.

Sprint

2.4.4 Athletes in the Sprint race must be at least 16 years of age to be allowed to start.
2.4.5 To start in a Sprint race the athlete needs to be able to swim 1 000 meters open water swimming in one go.

Experience

2.4.6 Athletes in the Experience Solo class must be at least 16 years of age to be allowed to start.
2.4.7 Athletes under 16 years of age are allowed to start in the Experience team class. 2.4.8 To start in an Experience race the athlete needs to be able to swim 500 meters open water swimming in one go.

2.4.9 An athlete’s racing age is determined by their age on December 31^st the year of the event. However, if the athlete has not turned 18 on the day of the event the below waiver has to be signed and uploaded during race registration or handed in to race officials during race bib distribution.

2.4.10 For all athletes younger than 18 years old, the “Under -18 Competition certificate” has to be signed by both legal guardians.
 

Read the complete ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Rules: 

https://otilloswimrun.com/rules/

Photo credit: Pierre Mangez / ÖTILLÖ