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ÖTILLÖ

The origin of Swimrun

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Since its founding in 2002 from a simple bet between four friends, the race has grown into one of the most prestigious endurance events in the world. Every first Monday in September, teams of two race across 25 islands in the Stockholm Archipelago – 9 km of open-water swimming and 61 km of trail running, connected by 46 transitions between sea and land. From the mythical start at Sandhamn to the finish at Utö Värdshus, ÖTILLÖ is unlike anything else in endurance sport.

Participation in ÖTILLÖ

The ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championship is by invitation only.

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At the end of each season, based on the ÖTILLÖ ranking system, athletes who have collected ranking points during the season are invited to form a team and apply for qualification for the following year’s World Championship. The combined ranking points of both athletes determine their place on the qualification list and, ultimately, their invitation to the start line.

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Each year, we also receive requests from experienced athletes and teams who have not been able to collect ranking points – but who we believe deserve a spot at the World Championship.

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The ÖTILLÖ Wildcard is our way of opening the door to these athletes. If you believe you have what it takes, tell us your story.

Apply for a Wildcard

Personal Details – Athlete 1

Your Name(Required)
Date of birth(Required)
Nationality(Required)
Address(Required)
Your Email Address(Required)
Your Phone(Required)
@username
https://www.strava.com/athletes/username

Personal Details – Athlete 2

Your Name(Required)
Date of birth(Required)
Nationality(Required)
Address(Required)
Your Email Address(Required)
Your Phone(Required)
@username
https://www.strava.com/athletes/username

Swimrun Race history

Tell us about your Swimrun experience.
ÖTILLÖ Races Completed
Add your best ÖTILLÖ results throughout your Swimrun career (max. 10). Include both individual and team results – enter the athlete name(s) per entry so we know who raced.
Athlete(s)
Year
Race / Location
Distance (e.g.World Series)
Category (Women/Men/Mixed)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Position
 
Other Swimrun Races
Add your best Swimrun race results besides ÖTILLÖ events throughout your career (max. 10). Include both individual and team results – enter the athlete name(s) per entry so we know who raced.
Athlete(s)
Year
Race / Location
Distances (in km)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Position
 
Total Swimrun Races Completed(Required)
How many Swimrun races (ÖTILLÖ and others) has each of you completed in total?
Athlete 1
Athlete 2
Together as a Team
 

Other Sports Background – Athlete 1

List your top 3-5 results outside Swimrun (race/year/time/result) e.g. Ironman Barcelona 2022, 10:00:00, Top 100

Other Sports Background – Athlete 2

List your top 3-5 results outside Swimrun (race/year/time/result) e.g. Ironman Barcelona 2022, 10:00:00, Top 100

Team Story & Motivation

What makes this race special to you, and why now?
Please shortly explain why you were not able to collect ranking points during the 2026 ÖTILLÖ World Series season and qualify through the regular ranking system?
Any unique story, background, or angle that you think ÖTILLÖ should know about.

Goals

This can be anything – a finishing time, a placement, a personal milestone, or simply the experience itself.
Finish time goal (optional)
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Anything else?

Feel free to upload photos, result screenshots, or any other document to your application.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Is there anything that didn’t fit the questions above but you feel we should know before reviewing your application? This is your space!

Thank you!

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