Sylvesterloppet Olofström

Sylvesterloppet in Olofström is a traditional end-of-year race organised by UF Contact since 1971. The main distance is a quarter marathon (10,549 m), run over two laps on the current course since 2018. There is also a shorter course of approximately 5.3 km. The event has long featured the finish, changing facilities, refreshments and prize-giving in Idrottshallen, providing a welcoming setting for runners and spectators. Its history and ties to the club make the race a festival for both competitive and recreational runners.

Registration is via EasyRecord (as stated in the invitation). The race information and course maps are available as PDF files on the organiser’s pages (invitation, race information, course). The start list is published separately on the organiser’s website. Historically, the event has had changing facilities, refreshments and prize-giving in Idrottshallen. Historical information and course profile, including the start and finish points around Idrottshallen and Nya torget.