Vasastafetten
A festival atmosphere with ten legs between Sälen and Mora.
Expect a festival atmosphere when hundreds of teams – clubs, companies, families and groups of friends – share the classic distance from Sälen to Mora. Vasastafetten is a trail running event for both elite runners and recreational runners and is the summer season’s oldest event. Up to ten participants share the legs which are between 4.5 and 15 kilometers.
Vasastafetten 2026
- DateAugust 15
- Start Time08:00
- Length92 km
- Start LocationSälen
- TechniqueTrail
- AgeFrom 8 years
- TypeRelay, leisure
- Order Number34
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Course profile
Registration fee
Lag med 10 personer
Welcome to Vasastafetten
Your running event begins in Berga by in Sälen. Start envelopes with start numbers and information letters are sent to the team leader approximately two weeks before the event. The timing chip is picked up on race day at the Vasaloppet start, Sälen. Teams that have not received start envelopes sent to the team leader pick these up at the race office in Mora in the days before the event, or on race day at the Vasaloppet start in Sälen.
The registration fee includes bus transport for participants on legs 1 and 2. Bus tickets to the start for leg 1 must be booked. Please note that runners on leg 2 must take the organizer’s bus to Smågan. After that, the teams handles its own transports.
Teams are responsible for transport of change clothes and outer garments. A tip is to give your outer garments to the person you’re handing over to!
The start goes jointly at 08.00. The start corrals open at 07.30 and whoever runs the first leg should be in place in the corral no later than 07.55.
At the handovers, the timing chip functions as a relay baton. It’s worn as a band around the wrist and handed over to the participant on the next leg at the handover checkpoints.
During the nine Swedish miles on historic Vasaloppsmark, the team passes a total of seven checkpoints where you can refuel with drinks and energy. In addition, there are fluids, sports drinks and water approximately every five kilometers. Toilets and medical personnel are available at all checkpoints.
Several events take place simultaneously and when elite runners and recreational runners run side by side, good cooperation between runners is important. The basic rule is: Keep right, pass on the left.
When the runner on the final leg glimpses the church tower in Mora, the home stretch is approaching! Then it’s time for the rest of the team to gather so you can celebrate together at the finish and receive your well-earned medals. When you’re ready, simply take the free bus to the showers at Prästholmens IP. After that, you can return to the finish and pick up your diplomas and continue celebrating with all the other runners.
Every finish is a victory. We’ll see you on the course!
More information about the race
All our participants must wear a start number and a timing chip.
A letter with start numbers is sent to the team leader approximately 2 weeks before the race.
Every team receives a pass for the exchanges at Eldris. This must be placed clearly visible in the windscreen of the car.
Data chips are collected by all teams on the morning of the competition at the Vasaloppet start in Sälen. One timing chip per team.
Teams who haven’t received their start envelope with start numbers sent to their team leader can collect these at Race Office in Mora in the days before the race or on the morning of the competition in Sälen.
The registration fee includes bus transportation for participants on sections 1 and 2. Ticket booking for section 1 is mandatory. Please note that runners on section 2 must travel by the organiser’s bus to Smågan.
On sections 2–10, the team manages its own transport.
More about bus tickets
Transport logistics and team lineup (PDF in Swidish)
Joint start in Sälen at 08:00. The start pens open at 07:30. You must be in place at your start group no later than 07:55.
The exchanges at the checkpoints
The timing chip works as a relay baton; the chip is worn as a bracelet and handed over at the exchange checkpoints. Leave the exchange area quickly after making the exchange. Only forewarned teams may enter the exchange area.
In connection with Vasastafetten’s exchanges there are two pens: choose the pen marked for Vasastafetten.
Those who run several sections in a row must choose the pen marked Ultravasan and Trailvasan when passing exchange checkpoints.
Leg distances
| Sections 1 | Start in Sälen–Smågan | 11,2 km |
| Sections 2 | Smågan–Mångsbodarna | 14,3 km |
| Sections 3 | Mångsbodarna–Risberg | 10,8 km |
| Sections 4 | Risberg–Evertsberg | 12,4 km |
| Sections 5 | Evertsberg–Oxberg | 15 km |
| Sections 6 | Oxberg–Gopshus | 4,5 km |
| Sections 7 | Gopshus–Hökberg | 4,7 km |
| Sections 8 | Hökberg–Läde | 4,7 km |
| Sections 9 | Läde–Eldris | 5,5 km |
| Sections 10 | Eldris–Mål in Mora | 8,9 km |
There are refreshment stations at the start, finish and at every exchange checkpoint, as well as every fifth kilometre along the course. Specifics on what is served can be found on the detailed race map.
There are toilets at all exchange checkpoints, as well as at the start and finish.
There are medical services at the exchange checkpoints in Smågan, Mångsbodarna, Risberg, Evertsberg, Oxberg, Hökberg and Eldris, as well as at the start and finish.
The ground surface runs on 60 km of forest road, 6 km of gravel, 18 km paths and 6 km of asphalt. The track incline is 867 metres. The course can be regarded as moderately hilly in the first half, while the last 19 kilometres of the course offer flatter terrain.
The course is marked with orange ribbons and red arrow signs. The ribbons are placed so that you can always see the next one.
In connection with Vasastafetten’s exchanges there are two pens: choose the pen marked for Vasastafetten.
Those who run several sections in a row must choose the pen marked Ultravasan and Trailvasan when passing exchange checkpoints.
GPS-file (updated 2024-08-14): Course Vasastafetten
Due to security reasons and time constraints there is a time restriction at exchange checkpoint Evertsberg.
There will be a joint restart for teams who have not then completed their exchange, after approval by the checkpoint managers. Time will be announced by the speaker.
For the same reasons a joint restart can also be called at other exchange checkpoints. After restarting, the team continues as participants in the competition and will get a total result.
| Checkpoint | Restart |
|---|---|
| Evertsberg | approx 14.00 |
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. It’s completely okay not to finish.
The team may restart at the next section and continue the race, though without competing. Participants will still get times for their sections.
Safety first:
Rescue and medical personnel have the right to remove participants from the course if they deem it necessary.
Vasastafetten has a leisure class, where each team can have two to ten participants and a free number of ladies and gentlemen.
One person may run multiple sections.
Time penalty for littering in the Vasaloppet Arena
It is allowed to throw garbage in three different ways during Vasaloppet’s Summer Week. If you will be caught by throwing debris otherwise you may be penalized with a time penalty of 15 minutes.
You must throw litter:
- in the bins at the Vasaloppet checkpoints. It is also allowed at two controls more, Gopshus and Läde, where you are allowed to throw garbage
- in the marked littering zones between each Vasaloppet checkpoint
- where you as a participant know that a team leader or associate will pick up what you throw.
Guides and tips
On the page Guides and tips, you’ll find everything from training programs to practical details about buses, accommodation and logistics – in short, everything you need to know before your race.
