Blekinge Swimrun Expedition
Blekinge Swimrun Expedition
Blekinge Swimrun Expedition

A Swimrun aDventurE In blekinge Archipelago

16-20 July 2025

REGISTRATION OPENS 2 NOVEMBER

The expedition

KARlshamn-Ytterön

Welcome to Blekinge Swimrun Expedition!

Your next great A to B adventure, exploring the hidden gems of the Blekinge Archipelago.


Yes, you heard that right. This is NOT a race or a competition. This is an adventure - a swimrun EXPEDITION. Starting in Karlshamn and ending on Ytterön, we will, over the course of 4 days and 4 nights, travel as a group covering 130 kilometers, solely by swimming and running. Along this journey, we will stay at four different accommodations on Tjärö, Karön, Karlskrona, and Ytterön. The mission is not to move as fast as possible from A to B. Instead, the goal is to have a unique nature experience while enjoying beautiful swims and having a great time. However, covering 130 kilometers in 4 days will require strength, endurance, and willpower.


You’ll pass many historical sites that have played a significant role in Sweden's history, including the location where the Russian submarine U137 ran aground in 1981.


You’ll be guided by four outstanding local guides who will lead you through the swims and runs. Additionally, we will have a service car along the route to provide lunch and snacks, as well as transport your personal luggage from one accommodation to the next. This means you won’t need to carry anything along the way.


For your safety, trained medical staff and rescue kayaks/boats will accompany us throughout the journey. During the longer swims, the group must stick together. If necessary, the guides may pair up participants, and towlines will be used for added safety.


This is an All-Inclusive Expedition, meaning all meals and accommodations are included in the price.


Only 15 spots available! So it is "först till kvarn". 


Day 1.

Karlshamn-Tjärö

Start: 10:00 at Best Western

Total distance: ~30 km

Swim distance: ~7 km

Terrain: Asphalt, single track trail


The day begins with coffee and an expedition briefing at Best Western. After that, we’ll load our luggage into the service car and set off on the first leg of our 130 km journey. Throughout the day, we’ll have quick lunch and energy stops, all provided by our service car. In the evening, we’ll arrive at Tjärö, where we’ll enjoy a lovely dinner and spend the night.

Day 2.

Tjärö-KArÖn

Start: 9:00 

Total distance: ~30 km

Swim distance: ~10 km

Terrain: Single track trail, animal track, gravel/asphalt


The day begins with a shared breakfast at 7:00. After that, we’ll head out to start the second leg of our journey, which will take us to Karön. Along the way, we’ll have quick lunch and energy stops provided by our service car. In the evening, we’ll arrive at Karön, where we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and stay for the night.

Day 3.

Karön-Karlskrona

Start: 9:00

Total distance: ~35 km

Swim distance: ~10 km

Terrain: Single track trail, gravel/asphalt, animals tracks.


The day begins with a shared breakfast at 7:00. Afterward, we’ll set off on the third leg of our journey, which will take us to Karlskrona. Throughout the day, we’ll have quick lunch and energy stops provided by our service car. In the evening, we’ll arrive in Karlskrona and stay at Scandic Karlskrona. Here, we’ll have a great opportunity to recharge with a delicious dinner, a breakfast buffet, and a good night’s sleep.

Day 4.

Karlskrona-Ytterön

Start: 9:00

Total distance: ~35 km

Swim distance: ~9 km

Terrain: Asphalt, gravel, trail, technical trail.



The day begins with a wonderful breakfast buffet at 7:00. Afterward, we’ll set off on the fourth and final leg of our journey, which will take us all the way to Ytterön. Throughout the day, we’ll have quick lunch and energy stops provided by our service car. In the evening, we’ll arrive at Ytterön, where we’ll stay the night, enjoy a final dinner, and celebrate our accomplishment! Congratulations—you are now a Blekinge Swimrun Expedition Finisher!

Day 5.

Ytterön-HOME

Start: 8:00

Total distance: unknown

Swim distance: < 1 km (optional morning dip)

Terrain: -



The day begins and ends with a final shared breakfast at 8:00. After breakfast, it’s time to say our goodbyes and begin our journeys back home.

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WHO ARE YOU?

You’re someone seeking your next great adventure. Maybe you want to test your endurance and spend several days on your feet. Perhaps you’re looking to improve your swimming skills. Or maybe you're excited to explore the beautiful Blekinge Archipelago up close, with the best view nature has to offer.


To participate, you should be a strong swimmer and feel comfortable in open water, as the swims will range from 7 to 10 kilometers per day. You’ll also need to be prepared to walk/run between 25 to 30  kilometers daily. A requirement for joining the Blekinge Swimrun Expedition is the ability to continuously swim 1000 m freestyle. You also need to be at least 18 years old.


WHat is included?


  • All meals:
    • Day 1: Fika, lunch, dinner
    • Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    • Day 3: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    • Day 4: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    • Day 5: Breakfast


  • Multiple energy stations every day


  • Transportation of personal luggage between accomodations


  • Transport Ytterön-Karlshamn on either the morning of 16 July or the morning of 20 July (details will be provided in PM sent out one month prior the expedition)


  • Wolffwear discount code that gives you 10% off your purchase in their online store. Code even valid on sale items!



  • Unique Blekinge Swimrun Expedition gift



*All accomodations will be shared. Single rooms will not be possible to provide. Please leave a comment in the registration if you have any specific requests regarding who you'd like to share accommodation with.

(If you’re a snorer, be sure to bring earplugs for your friends...)


** If you want to arrive to Karlshamn the day before, Blekinge Swimrun Expedition has a collaboration with Best Western Hotel giving you a 20% discount for one stay. The discount code is only valid for a booking made for 15-16 July 2025. The booking must be done on your own and is not included in the price.


EARly bird

until 31 december 2024


8995 sek (incl. VAT)


  • 900 sek discount!
  • No need to pay until 28th of February 2025  (Standard-pay within 10 days)
  • The chance of winning a race entry for an other running/swimrun event 2025!


standard

from 1 January 2025


9895 sek (incl. VAT)

REGISTRATION OPENS 2 NOVEMBER

ONLY

15 SPOTS

AVAILABLE

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WHat to Pack?

Food

This is an All-Inclusive event meaning that all meals during the days will be served and we will do our best to provide you with alot of food and snacks. However, all participants are responsible for their own energyplan. So if you know that you are a hungry person, or that the bloodsuger easily runs low, please bring bars, gels, extra candy etc. 


Clothes

Except from energy, your swimrun suit should be a priority to pack. The water and air temperature can easily shift from hot to cold so if possible bring different options of swimrun suits and sleaves. In the evenings you might want to concider to change your wetsuit into someting more comfortable. 


Gears

What is swimrun without the paddles and the pullbouy? HARD is the answer. Swimming goggles-also good to have. A towline, if you or a friend need some extra push. 


* A more detailed packing list will be sent to the participants closer to the starting date. 

REGISTRATION OPENS 2 NOVEMBER

About us


The Blekinge Swimrun Expedition is a collaboration between Hajkit and Evolvent, two companies with their roots in organising outdoor events. One specialises in nature guiding, while the other focuses on competitions - together creating the perfect mix for a unique swimrun expedition.


So, who are we then? Three individuals, Sofie, Martin and Fredrik, driven by a passion for swimrun and a desire to inspire more people to explore and experience the beauty of Blekinge archipelago.

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