ÖTILLÖ Elite Program 2026

A new chapter in competitive swimrun begins

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the ÖTILLÖ Elite Program for the 2026 season. As swimrun continues to evolve and our athletes push the limits of performance, races are becoming increasingly competitive, and the top athletes are consistently delivering thrilling performances. The Elite Program is designed to bring the very best athletes to as many ÖTILLÖ World Series races as possible, while providing fans and participants with a clear view of who is racing where.

Eligible Athletes

European Races

Eligible are all World Series podium finishers during the 2025 season in one of the following races:

• ÖTILLÖ Utö, ÖTILLÖ Engadin, ÖTILLÖ Gothenburg, ÖTILLÖ Åland,
  ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championship, ÖTILLÖ Rügen, ÖTILLÖ Cannes

US Races:

Eligible are all World Series winners of the 2025 season (Women, Men, Mixed, Solo Men, Solo Women) in the following races:

• ÖTILLÖ Catalina, ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay, ÖTILLÖ Orcas

Eligible athletes will be invited after the 2025 season to join the ÖTILLÖ Elite Program in 2026.

How does it work?

The program offers free entry to all ÖTILLÖ World Series races in 2026 (excluding the World Championship), live coverage on social media, special bib designations, and a dedicated Elite ranking with points awarded to each team member based on individual performance.

Elite Program registration fee: EUR 500 as one-time annual fee.
The annual fee will cover race entries for all ÖTILLÖ World Series races.

Elite Ranking

The winner of the Elite Ranking will be be rewarded not only with recognition but also with prizes, including free Elite entry for the following year and cash awards for the top three men and women.

• Points will be awarded only to teams in the World Series category, ranging from 15 points for 1st place to 1 point for 15th place.
• The points are awarded on an individual basis to each team member.
• Points will be awarded for the World Series races in Catalina, Utö, Engadin, Gothenburg, Casco Bay, Åland, Rügen and Cannes.
• The best 4 results of each athlete, plus the result of the Season Finale in Cannes, will count toward the final ranking of the year.
• The Season Finale in Cannes awards double points.
• Elite Athletes must list at least two races they will participate in at the beginning of the season. This information will be published so other racers can see what to expect at which race.

With this program, we aim to create more visibility, more excitement, and a stronger connection between athletes and the global swimrun community.

More details about the ÖTILLÖ Elite Program and all the opportunities it offers for top athletes will be announced soon!