Merit Races
With a growing number of races around the world we would like to promote the races we think represent the Spirit of Swimrun and which stand out as directional lighthouses in their areas.
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ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Merit Races
In all ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Merit races you collect points towards the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun ranking system. Every year we will select teams to ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship based on ranking in the end of the year. Only teams with ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Ranking points will be able to participate in the ÖTILLÖ Random Ticket Selection.
All the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Merit races are covered in your ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Insurance so that you can be reimbursed if you cannot attend the race due to medical reasons. It is of course also an accident and liability insurance.
Merit Races for the season 2020
HERO SWIMRUN
BRAZIL, MARCH 14TH, 2020
The first swimrun race in Brazil in the beautiful Buzios. This race marks the beginning of ÖTILLÖ merit races in South America. If you can, go, you will love it.
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SWIMRUN LAKE JAMES
USA, APRIL 18TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid 19
SwimRun Lake James is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina and offers rolling terrain with beautiful lake waters.
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SWIMRUNMAN GORGES DU-VERDON
FRANCE, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2020
Swimrunman has three races in France that are ÖTILLÖ Merit races for 2020. Swimrunman has also created an internal rankingsystem and the top 3 in each category men, women and mixed will get a free start to ÖTILLÖ Cannes.
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BORÅS SWIMRUN
SWEDEN, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2020
A race with lots of vertical by Jonas Colting, three time ÖTILLÖ winner
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STOCKHOLM SWIMRUN
SWEDEN, JUNE 6TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid 19
The biggest city race in the World
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JÖNKÖPING SWIMRUN
SWEDEN, JUNE 6TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid 19
In the city of Jönköping in southern Sweden you will find this well-organized, beautiful and fun Swimrun race on a very varied race course.
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SWIMRUN CÔTE VERMEILLE
FRANCE, JUNE 13TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid 19
The biggest race in France
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SWIMRUNMAN EMBRUN
FRANCE, JUNE 28TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid 19
Swimrunman has three races in France that are ÖTILLÖ Merit races for 2020. Swimrunman has also created an internal rankingsystem and the top 3 in each category men, women and mixed will get a free start to ÖTILLÖ Cannes.
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AMFIBIEMANNEN
SWEDEN, JULY 25TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid 19
A varied and fun course in the northern most part of the Stockholm Archipelago. Beautiful swims, great trail running and lots of flat rocks to run on. A perfect training ground.
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SWIMRUN BOLOGNA
ITALY, JULY 26TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid 19
The first Italian race true to the source and a major influencer of the Italian Swimrun movement
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ROCKMAN SWIMRUN
NORWAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid 19
The legend continues…an epic race. The first Norwegian Swimrun race and a major influencer of the Swimrun movement
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CASCO BAY ISLAND SWIMRUN
USA, SEPTEMBER 19 & 20TH, 2020
The first American ÖTILLÖ-style race and a major influencer of the American Swimrun scene.
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LES CHENEAUX SWIMRUN
USA, AUGUST 23RD, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid-19
This race is in the beautiful Lake Huron, the Upper Great Lakes in Michigan, in the Midwest. A string of islands makes for a great arena and the area is pristine. A dreamy adventure.
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SWIMRUNMAN GRANDS LACS DE LAFFREY
FRANCE, AUGUST 23RD, 2020
Swimrunman has three races in France that are ÖTILLÖ Merit races for 2020. Swimrunman has also created an internal rankingsystem and the top 3 in each category men, women and mixed will get a free start to ÖTILLÖ Cannes.
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AQUAMAN SWIMRUN POLAND
POLAND, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2020
FOLKHÄLSAN SWIMRUN
FINLAND, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2020
Discover the strong Finnish tradition of beautiful racing, sauna and good times
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ORCAS ISLAND SWIMRUN
USA, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2020
A race on Orcas Island gives you trail running through Moran State Park, panoramic views and swims in cristal clear mountain lakes. In the epic San Juan Islands in Washington state.
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EPIC LANDUS SWIMRUN
SPAIN, OCTOBER 4TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid-19
Explore the stunning location in the northern part of Spain. Welcome to the Basque country where the Pyrenees serve as a back drop.
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SWIMRUN NC AT HANGING ROCK STATE PARK
USA, OCTOBER 25TH, 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid-19
A vertical swimrun in North Carolina with beautiful waterfalls, challenging technical trails and stunning views, plus you get a lot love from the volunteer race directors.
AUSTIN SWIMRUN
USA, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2020
A swimrun in the Texas hills. Where you can combine real BBQ, the awesome city of Austin and a great swimrun course. It makes us want to go.
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