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← Vårruset draws thousands across Sweden in celebration of community and fitness8 claims
The report shows that young women are the group that has increased the most and are driving the 'running boom'.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026Löplabbet's running barometer from 2025 shows that Swedes are rushing to run races around the country.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026A 'running boom' is sweeping across Sweden.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026The new location is more central and easier for people working in the city to join.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026Previous participant numbers have been 600-700 people.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026The course has been moved; both start and finish are now at Studenternas.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026This year's race takes place on Thursday, May 7.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026A record number of participants are expected for this year's Vårruset in Uppsala.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026