THE RUN YOU RUN TOGETHER
A SMALL YET ICONIC RUNNING FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES THE RUN AND RUNNING COMMUNITY OFFERING THE BEST OF THE SWEDISH COUNTRYSIDE
ONLY 3 HOURS FROM COPENHAGEN BY DIRECT TRAIN
INFO
Mundekulla 3 Days of Running Festival is the perfect way to join a running community, as you have the chance to run all three days alongside fellow runners who have the same passion as you. We offer marathon, half-marathon, 10K and Mini. Join our running community and experience great routes, workshops, camaraderie, loads of fun and a chance to meet new people.
GO THE DISTANCE
MARATHON
42K
Get ready to tackle a thrilling 42k marathon run over forest trails and country roads! Push yourself to the limit, feel the adrenaline pumping through your veins, and revel in the incredible sense of accomplishment that awaits you at the finish line. You are unstoppable! conquer this epic endurance challenge!
9th of September
Start time: 9:30
the route: Marathon
HALF-MARATHON
21K
Experience the excitement of a half-distance (21.1k) marathon, that allows you to push yourself and discover the fighter within. Whether you're a seasoned athlete seeking to confirm your level, or a beginner aiming to conquer a new milestone, this incredible journey offers a chance to push your limits and celebrate the satisfaction of a remarkable achievement.
9th of September
Start time: 11:15
the route: Half - Marathon
TRAIL RUN
10K
Get ready for an exciting 10-kilometer run, designed for beginners venturing into racing and experienced runners seeking to unleash their speed. This exhilarating race will push your limits, ignite your competitive spirit, and leave you with a rewarding sense of accomplishment proving your running prowess.
9th of September
Start time: 12:15
the route: 10K
MINI
5K
Get ready for a 5-kilometer “mini-marathon”, specially designed for kids, teenagers, and adults looking to experience the joy of running. Whether you're a young athlete trying your first race or an adult seeking the thrilling running event atmosphere, this challenge will push you, ignite your passion for movement, and give you a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
9th of September
Start time: 12:45
the route: 5K
WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS
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BREATHING
Wim Hof Method
WHM certified coach Björn Karlsson will take us on an introduction and guided group session into the breathing exercises of the world-renowned Wim Hof method. Wim Hof breathing in a group creates a strong experience while you benefit from all the documented health effects, as well as positive impact on your running performance.
RUNNING STRATEGY
Roy Hinnen
Roy Hinnen is coach of champions. He started coaching triathletes in 2002 and published his observations from three decades of experience in Triathlon in two books - deep diving into training methods, nutrition, meditation and running strategy. We are very excited to have Roy on board! During the festival he will teach running tactics and strategy, as well as a visitation of the running track.
VINYASA & YIN YOGA
Annie Rudén
As a runner and yoga teacher Annie Rudén will offer Vinyasa flow with dynamic exercises with focus on hips, hamstrings and lower back. We’ll do important stretches that help prevent injury’s in the back. Yin yoga will bring an effective and powerful way to work with the fascia and help restoration and loosening of tight muscles. Annie will combine her classes with theory on how you can bring yoga into your weekly routines to support your running practice.
HOMEMADE RUNNER FOODS
Alfonso Calabria, Stephanie Verstift
During the festival and the run we will you provide you with homemade healthy and nutritious meals, bars and drinks- adapted to the runner's needs. From energy bars to runner's bread and homebrewed energy drinks.
During the festival workshops on the 8th of September we'll also do a cooking session in which we'll prepare some of these gems together. A great skill to bring home to support your running practice.
Mundekulla is known for its vegetarian and plantbased kitchen, which was acknowledged by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, as it received the honor of Best Hotel Cookbook in the World 2021 and Best Vegetarian Cookbook Sweden 2022.
PREPARATORY SESSIONS
WITH COACH ROY HINNEN
During July & August (eng.)
Join five online sessions with Roy Hinnen - master of running strategy - and Martin Studer (runner and owner of Mundekulla) to prepare for your un and get the best out of your experience.
Watch session #2 about the running track and tactics to bring bring your run to the next level!
>> Bring me to video
>> See here the powerpoint presentation
Watch session #3 about what gear to bring, what to avoid and how to best prepare these 6 weeks until the run!
THE PROGRAMME
“The big city runs are fantastic and exciting, but it can also feel anonymous and missing a true sense of celebration. With this event we’re changing that! Workshops, beautiful running routes, great food, music and celebration! We like to keep it small-scale and personal.”
- Martin Studer, Founder
MEET THE FOUNDER
PRACTICAL INFO & BOOKING
WELCOME TO MUNDEKULLA 3 DAYS OF RUNNING FESTIVAL
MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, 10K, 5K
Thursday 7th of September - Sunday 10th of September
Check-in and arrival from 15.00 on Sept 7th.
Dinner is served at 18.30; Welcome at 20.00.
The runs take place on Saturday 9th
The festival ends at 13.00 on Sunday 10th of September.
FESTIVAL TICKETS
Early Bird!
Book before 20th of August and receive 20% discount!
Discount code: IRUN2023
Festival and Running Ticket: Mundekulla 3 Days of Running
Festival Fee, incl. 3 days of workshops, tapering, running distances and celebration.
Festival ticket - incl. Marathon: 3045,00 SEK
Festival ticket - incl. Half-Marathon: 2930,00 SEK
Festival ticket - incl. 10K: 2875,00 SEK
Festival ticket - incl. 5K: 2590,00 SEK
Festival ticket - cheering support: 2300,00 SEK
Accommodation & Food
The festival includes accommodation and 3 beautiful vegetarian meals per day, optimized for running, afternoon fruits and organic warm drinks; as well as the full programme of runs lectures and activities. During the running day we will also have a café for visitors and supporters, selling snacks, pastry and beverages.
Single room - private bathroom: 4950 SEK
Single room - shared bathroom: 4450 SEK
Part in double room - private bathroom: 4150 SEK
Part in double room - shared bathroom: 3850 SEK
Part in triple room - private bathroom: 3750 SEK
Part in triple room - shared bathroom: 3650 SEK
Part in Viking cottage twin - shared bathroom: 3650 SEK
Sleeping alcove - shared bathroom: 3450 SEK
Bring your own camper: 2800 SEK
Bring your tent: 2450 SEK
Kids?
Kids up to 12 years old get 50% discount on the total price!
Use discount code: KIDSRUN
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RUN-ONLY TICKETS
We have a limited number of Run-Only tickets!
Are you living in the area and you'd love to run, but not come for the full festival?
Book your Run-Only ticket here!
Your run-only ticket includes:
- The running distance of your choice
- A healthy and delicious runner's lunch (between 12.00 - 16.30)
- Water and energy stand along the route
- Timing of your run
- Finisher medal
- Music and bonfire celebration afterwards
Full Marathon - 950 sek
Half Marathon - 750 sek
10K - 550 sek
5K - 400 sek
Cheering support - free
1Kids - free
Start times and Programme
8:30 Welcome to premises and opening café
09:30 Marathon
11:15 Half Marathon
12.15 10K
12:45 5K
17.00 Finisher Medals hand-out & celebration
17.30 Music & bonfire
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Food and practical info
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Mundekulla serves organic, vegan or vegetarian food and offer milk and gluten free options for those who wish or have allergies. However, we cannot serve food that suits all different diets.
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All participants should check in at the reception and pay for any upgraded lodging upon arrival
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It is not allowed to use candles in the rooms.
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Pets cannot be brought to the facilities, but there is a dog hotel 7 km from Mundekulla
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It can be nice to bring clothes and shoes for nature walks.
Alcohol-free and drug-free
Mundekulla is an alcohol- and drug-free center. With an exception for coffee and chocolate :)
Travel to Mundekulla
We are at beautiful Mundekulla in Southern Sweden. Only 3 hours by direct train from Copenhagen.
Click here for information on how to get to Mundekulla.
Questions?
Write us at info@mundekulla.se
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Mundekulla 3 Days of Running is supported by Högby IF
Högby IF is the organizer of around 20 running events in Kalmar and Öland. This year, Högby IF is also a co-organiser in the Mundekulla 3 Days Of Running Festival. The association has long experience in running races and wants to contribute in the absolute best way so that the premiere is top class. In the association there are also runners who will participate in the races and who look forward to the event with great interest.
ABOUT MUNDEKULLA
FOSTERING HARMONY AMONG HUMAN, NATURE AND ORGANIZATIONS
Mundekulla is an ecological course and retreat center in the countryside of Småland: The place where also the famous botanic Linnaeus and Pippi Longstocking come from. At Mundekulla people come together for courses, conferences and festivals, from 15-300 people, on personal development, health, sustainability, nature and entrepreneurship.
Mundekulla is built on sustainable principles ever since it started over 20 years ago. From the buildings to green energy, from social justice to educational projects.
We want to create experiences, learnings and inspiring food you just have to bring home to share with your loved ones.
