About the race​

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The competition has an estimated duration of two to four hours. The course passes over four islands in the inner Oslo fjord! Start and finish will be at Bjerkoya outside Sande. Several of the islands are a part of the nature reserve. 

 

The longest swim leg is approximately 600 meters long, and the longest run is 3 km. The total distance is 12,5 km running and 2,200 meters swimming. Teams in pairs will be competing together, and the first one to complete the track wins. Its possible to compete in three different classes. Men, women and mix.

 

The only thing you need is a partner, a wetsuit and a pair of running shoes, then you're ready to race! However, we do recommend to also use a pullbouy and paddels. This SPRINT SWIMRUN competition requires endurance, swimming and running skills. In addition, you must be able to navigate in open water! Race legs are marked with officials and beach flags.

 

Sprint SwimRun offers adventures directly in the elements! 

 

We have one food and beverage station along the way. Security is taken seriously and you are obliged too keep a max distance both in and out of water. 50 meters on land, and 10 in the water. There will be several boats and kayaks paying attention to all swimmers.

The start will go of at Bjerkoya in Sande. After the first race leg, you will swim from the mainland to Bjerkøya, and then run across the island. Secondly, you swim to the Killing island. This island is not huge, but offers fantastic race trails. The trip continues to Gåserumpa, which is one of the major recreation stops in Vestfold. At Gåserumpa will there be a short run before you swim on to Kommersøya. A unique island with great terrain and trails!

 

The course is though, but stunningly beautiful - and you will achieve a nature experience you will not forget! You will reach over rocks, through forest trails and swim with waves and currents. The race time is estimated at approximately two to four hours.

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Download the race manual here, Available from January 2017

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