ÖtillÖ Swimrun

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ÖtillÖ Swimrun

Welcome to the official page of the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun. Founders of the sport. The bet? The challenge took them over 26 hours to accomplish.

It all started in 2002 with a few too many beers, a drawing on a napkin and a crazy bet. Four friends divided in two pairs decided to go through the Stockholm archipelago, from Utö to Sandhamn. They would run across land, swim from island to island and the last pair to arrive in Sandhamn would be paying for everyone’s hotel, dinner and drinks. When Michael Lemmel and Mats Skott heard about the cra

zy bet in late 2005, they decided to make a race out of it. They called it Ö TILL Ö, island to island in Swedish. When its first official version went off in September of 2006, no one had clue they were about to start a worldwide movement. The race became mythical quite fast, and more and more teams travelled from all over the world to Stockholm to take on the grueling challenge. 75km total, divided into 65km of trail running and 10km of open-water swimming over and between 26 islands (54 sections). Now recognized by CNN as one of the toughest races in the World, ÖTILLÖ had become a legend. In 2012, Erika Rosenbaum, a podium finisher, gave the discipline the name of Swimrun, and ÖTILLÖ became the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championship. Through the years, ÖTILLÖ has organized more races in different countries, and welcomes each year participants from over 35 nations. ÖTILLÖ became ÖTILLÖ Swimrun. The original race that started the whole Swimrun movement is now the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championship. This epic race is always hosted on the first Monday of September and ran on the original course. Today, ÖTILLÖ Swimrun organizes races in Sweden, England, Germany, Switzerland, France, USA and Malta. More locations will follow…

20/06/2026

Glad midsommar from ÖTILLÖ 🌼🇸🇪

Wishing our whole ÖTILLÖ community a joyful midsummer filled with some swimrun and good times!

14/06/2026

Get ready for one of the most spectacular races on the ÖTILLÖ circuit: Engadin.

A tough but unforgettable mountain swimrun adventure, where every climb is rewarded with breathtaking views. The altitude will test you, the scenery will inspire you, and the experience will stay with you long after the finish line.

Already on the 4th of July - sign up now!

11/06/2026

ÖtillÖ — feat. Daniel Adams-Ray & Linn Bengtsson — now on YouTube!

Artist Daniel Adams-Ray and runner Linn Bengtsson set their sights on The Swimrun World Championship — ÖTILLÖ.
But what happens when your body gives out, but you refuse to stop?
A documentary about pushing past every limit — on the water, on land, and within yourself.

Watch now on YouTube - link in bio.

06/06/2026

What an incredible day of racing! 🏁

Congratulations to everyone on your fantastic achievements. 🏆 Your performances made for an exciting race all the way to the finish line.

A big thank you to all participants and volunteers for being part of this event. Your energy and dedication are what make days like this possible!

World Series Team Woman
Anna Hellström 🇸🇪 & Kristin Larsson 🇸🇪 - 3:51:00
Heidi Hyvärinen🇫🇮 & Heini Hartikainen 🇫🇮 - 4:07:03
Åsa Tengblad 🇸🇪 & Stine Moellebro 🇩🇰 - 4:40:21

World Series Team Men
Adriel Young 🇦🇺 & Alexis Charrier 🇫🇷 - 3:16:16
Thomas Guerry 🇫🇷 & Rémi Andrade 🇫🇷 - 3:24:59
Emeryc Gennesson 🇫🇷 & Rémi Menut 🇫🇷 - 3:31:32

World Series Mixed
Hanna Skårbratt 🇸🇪 & Alexander Berggren 🇸🇪 - 3:35:35
Lydie Waucquier🇫🇷 & Florian Schäfer 🇫🇷 - 3:55:03
Aleksandra Bańbor 🇵🇱 & Adam Ogłoblin 🇵🇱 - 04:02:28

World Series Solo Woman
Eleanor Lewenhaupt 🇸🇪 - 4:17:22
Jill Wake 🇸🇪 - 4:18:40
Hanna Nordin von Platen 🇸🇪 - 4:51:47

World Series Solo Men
Matthieu Poullain 🇫🇷 - 3:15:44
Hauk Are Fjeld 🇳🇴 - 3:25:56
Sampo Hyppölä 🇫🇮 - 3:38:13

04/06/2026

ÖTILLÖ Utö will be bringing the competition in every category!
The start line is stacked once again, with six ÖTILLÖ World Champions lining up this Saturday at . Among them the reigning World Champions Anna Hellström and Hanna Skårbratt.

ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Utö - World Series, Sprint and Experience - on the 6th of June, starting 11 am CET

See you there or follow live on social media and the live site on our webpage.

01/06/2026

Less than a week to go until the second ÖTILLÖ race of the European season!
Utö will always be our home, and we can’t wait to return. Nearly 600 athletes from 38 nations have already signed up to take on the challenge.
Want to be part of it? A limited number of spots are still available - sign up now!

30/05/2026

We’re now just 100 days away from the 20th edition of ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. The season’s biggest highlight is drawing closer, and the excitement is really starting to build.

We hope everyone’s training is going well. If you’re looking for a little extra support in your preparations, feel free to reach out to ÖTILLÖ Personal Coach Ulrika Eriksson — she’ll help guide you on the road to race day.

Not racing yourself but still want to be part of the anniversary celebrations? Join us at Bockholmen on September 5th for the ÖTILLÖ 20th Anniversary Race.
More details on our webpage. Link in bio.

29/05/2026

The start line for the first North American ÖTILLÖ of 2026 is shaping up to be very competitive. Orcas Island will welcome multiple World Series winners — including ÖTILLÖ World Champion Alex Berggren.

What’s even more exciting: more women’s teams than mixed and almost as many as men’s!

ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Orcas Island - World Series, Sprint and Experience - 31st of May
See you there or follow the race live on

26/05/2026

A summer with swimrun beats one without it.🏊🏃

The season has just kicked off, and there are loads of races coming up to add some adventure to your summer.

Find your race and let the summer fun begin! Link in bio.

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