About Bomarsund Trailrun

Bomarsund Trailrun is a cross-country race along the trails in the historic Bomarsund, Åland Islands.
The distances this year are 4,5km, 12km and 28km in varying terrain along historical paths in a mighty landscape. The 1km distance will also be arranged, and this year goes by the name Invigningsloppet and is part of the festivities of the inauguration of the new Bomarsund bridge. The 1km-distance is an easier route near the competition area.

 

Notvikstornet – along the 4,5 – 28km route

 

What is Trailrunning?

Trailrunning is to get around along marked paths at your own pace. Trailrunning is not so much about hunting times or measuring kilometers but more about finding the feeling that it should be fun to run. One allows the terrain to set the pace and let the feeling, and the pulse, follow the terrain which may be a mix of different surfaces.
Both in the US and in Europe, this form of exercise gained increasing attraction among runners, partly because it is a great form of exercise, but also for the perception of the environment / nature in a whole new way. Many who practice trail running makes it more and more for the experience while getting very good training. One must take into account the terrain leading to larger parts of the body have to work – the training is more varied than the usual traditional running.

Bomarsund Trailrun offers in addition to all this is a historical experience when the participants run past historic buildings, through several graveyards from the past and pass all the turrets (or the ruins of them) built around the fortress area.

The main organizer of the event is Åland Event, in cooperation with Aland Triathlon Club.

          

 

Classes and distances 2023

There are four different distances and ten different classes in Bomarsund Trailrun 2023.

Bomarsund Trailrun 28km

• Approx. 28km
• Start Saturday 6.5, at 12 pm in Kastelholm (10km from competition center, bus transport can be prebooked)
• Classes: men, women

Bomarsund Trailrun 12km

• Approx. 12km
• Start Saturday 6.5, at 1.30 pm
• Classes: men, women, boys 16 and girls 16 (born 2007 or later)

Bomarsund Trailrun 4,5km

• Approx. 4,5km
• Start Saturday 6.5, at 1.30 pm
• Classes: boys 12 and girls 12 (b.2011 or later) and open class (all ages)

Invigningsloppet 1km

• Approx. 1 km
• Start Saturday 6.5, at 1 pm
• For juniors and adults

in co operation with

 

Registration and fees 2023

 

Here can you see who is pre- registered for:

• 4,5-12km (PDF)
• 1km (PDF)

 

Registration fees 2023

–10.4.2023
28km – 38€
12km – 10€/ 25€ (PF16/ men and women)
4,5km – 10€/ 15€ (PF12/ open class)
Invigningsloppet 1km – free participation

11.4-2.5.2023
and at Team Sportia on Thursday 4.5 from 14-18
28km – 48€
12km – 10€/ 35€ (PF16/ men and women)
4,5km – 10€/ 20€ (PF12/ open class)
Invigningsloppet 1km – free participation

LATE REGISTRATION  on site in Bomarsund Saturday 6.5 from 10.30 am – 12 pm

28km – 58€ (NOTE! Late registrations until 11 am)
12km – 20€/ 45€ (PF16/ men and women)
4,5km – 20€/ 25€ (PF12/ open class)
Invigningsloppet 1km – 10€

The registration fee includes following:

• registration
• chip- timing (4,5 -28km)
• fluid points along the route (12km and 28km) and at the finish line
• medal (optional) for participants in 4,5-28km at the finish line
• keepsake for the children at Invigningsloppet 1 km

When you register you can also book following:

1. Bus roundtrip Mariehamn – Kastelholm/Bomarsund – Mariehamn for 9€/ person.
Start from the bus station at 11.00 pm, start from Bomarsund at approx. 4 pm.
For guaranteed seat on the bus, please book in advance by 2.5.2023

2. BUS from Bomarsund to the start in Kastelholm for 3€/ person.
Starts at 11.15 pm, no return
For guaranteed seat on the bus, please book in advance by 2.5.2023
(can only be booked by 28km participants)

 

Read more about other options and accommondation at Travel & Lodging

 

Do you need a RACE BELT ?

With a race belt you don´t need safety pins to attach your bib number!
You just attach your bib number to the belt,and then you can quickly and easily put it on and take it off. You can smootly move the bib number from back to the front of your body, or easily take of a layer of clothes without it being too much trouble to move the bib number!
See here HOW to USE a RACE BELT!

You can buy your own Åland Event – race belt for 12€ when you sign up for Bomarsund Trailrun 2023!
You will get your belt with your registration package.

 

Do you need an ACCIDENT INSURANCE?

 

Route description

The competition center is on the large lawn south of Sundsvägen and the main fortress.
The start for the 14,5-12km distances takes place there, as well as the finish line for all distances.
The start for 28km takes place at Kastelholm castle (10km from competition center, bus transport can be prebooked) and the 1km race takes place by the bridge.

The 28km route starts at Kastelholm Castle and the first 13km goes along the so-called Kyrkleden which is occasionally properly challenged trail running along some technically demanding trails. The route takes the participants past the competition center in Bomarsund and further into the 12km track, were the terrain during the first 7.5km consists consists mostly of small roads and paths in beautiful cultural landscape with two short mountain passes. During the last part of the race, at the same time the whole 4,5km distance, its more uneven terrain, relatively steep slopes and even an approx. 35m long staircase.
Along the routes, participants take part of the beautiful and mighty views of the waters surrounding the Bomarsund. The environment can not be described but must be experienced.
The 1km route goes along paths and roads close to the start-and finisharea

     

   

The trails are marked with permanent bluered marks on poles and trees that show you the way! Also additional signs and streamers along parts of the track.

Map 1km

Map 1-12km

Map 28km

NOTE! No fluid at Prästö this year!

Prizes and prize award ceremony

Specially designed medal 2023

 

At the prize award ceremony which will be held at approximately 15.30 pm at the finish area in Bomarsund prizes will be awarded to the following:

• 3 fastest men and women at  28km
• 3 fastest men and women and 3 fastest boys and girls (≤ 16år, born 2007 or later) at  12km.
• 3 fastest boys and girls (≤ 12år, born 2011 or later) at  4,5km

 

Other information and timeschedule

Timeschedule for Bomarsund Trailrun 2023 you´ll find HERE!

RacePM Bomarsund Trailrun 2023 can be found HERE!

 

 

 

Registration package

The package includes bib number (all participants) and timing chip (at 4,5- 28km)
The bib number is fastened with safety pins (included in the package) in the front of the body.

Bib number in the front of the body

Registration packets are picked up as follows:
* Thursday 4.5.2023 at Team Sportia in Maxinge at 14-18 pm
* Saturday 6.5 at 10.30-13.00 pm  (late registration until 12pm)  from race office

In co operation with:

Timing

Timing at 4,5 – 28km is done with chip (included in the start package) attached around the ankle with Velcro. The time is calculated from the start (starting shot) until the participant cross the finish line.
No timing at 1km

If a participant cancel the race, the chip shall be returned to the race office without delay. After finishing the race to organizers take care of the chip.
For non-returned / lost the chip the participant will be charged 90€.

Chip around the ankle

First aid

First aid- trained personnel present in Bomarsund. In case of a serious accident, call 112!

Fluid points 

Along the 28km– route there are 3 service points:

• ~9 km: water, Powerade (self- service)
• ~17 km: i.a. fluid (water, Powerade, appel jucie), banana, buns, pickles and candy
• ~24 km: i.a. fluid (water, Powerade, appel jucie), banana, buns, pickles and candy

Along the 12km route there is fluid & snacks at approx. 7,5km (same as 24km at 28km)
At the finish line there is i.a. fluid (water, Powerade, appeljuice) bananas and buns for all participants!

Own service is allowed along the routes!

 

  The service points in co operation with

     

Please don´t litter our nature! Throw e.g. garbage into garbage bags found at the fluid stations.

 

 

 

Audience Friendly Places

As an audience, you can follow the participants i.a at the following locations;

• From the field at the start- and finish area (all distances)
• At the Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant cemeteries in Prästö (12 – and 28km)
• On the way towards Prästötornet; participants come out on the dirt road approx. by the harbor and then run out to the site of Prästötornet (12- and 28km)
• Notvikstornet, Djävulsberget and Brännklintstornet are easily accessible by car and can see when participants round the towers (all distances, expect Minitrail)

Toilets and showers

Toilets: At the beach south of the main fortress are two outhouses.

Shower / changing room: There are no dressing- and / or shower rooms. Beach right next to the start- and finish area.

 

Clothes storage

Bags can be left in the race office during the race.

 

Parking

Please follow markings on site

 

Rules

Bomarsund Trail Run is a running event with only open classes and thus are no competition, participation with common sense.
Please bear in mind that trail running isn´t so much about hunting times or counting kilometers, but more finding the feeling that it should be fun to run. However, there are those who love to run the race as fast as possible so please let them pass you, especially at the start where it can be a little crowded.

 

Terms and conditions:

By signing me for the race and paying the participation fee I agree to the contest rules and give my consent to the organizer to publish my (or my childs) name, serie/class, compound and nationality on participant,- start- and resultlists.  Participation in Bomarsund Trailrun is at your own risk. The Organizer is not responsible for any accidents that may occur during the competition. A accident insurance is recommended. The Organizers have the right to photograph and film the participants during the event and has the right to use the material in their own marketing. The Organizer has the right to send information about our events 2023-2024

 

Lost property

Handed to the organizers who keep them during the current season (until 31.10.2023) if they haven´t been collected during the competition weekend.
After the season, leftovers are submitted to charity organizations.

Canceling

If you for some reason have to cancel the race, you should notify the nearest volunteer.

We think about nature!

The disposable vessels that we use during the contests are compostable and are sorted during/after the contest. We have also joined barkraft.ax and made some promises that trive towards a sustainable society. We are Kranmärkt-certified, which means that we don’t give out bottled water during the contests.
We are constantly working further on this and our goal is to be eco labelled in the future!
Learn more about our environment policy at www.alandevent.ax

Cancellation policy

The registration for the competition is binding, the registration fee will not be refunded if you can´t participate in the competition.
If canceled by 23.4.2023 your participation can be moved to the following year’s competition.
Until 27.7 it’s possible to change distances/ classes (no possible difference will be refunded), or transfer the participation to another participant.

Cancellations and changes shall be made by email to info@alandevent.com