• 10K
  • 10.3 km
  • Fjällnora, Uppsala
  • Event weekend starts
  • Past event

6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K

This race edition

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Entry options

2026 edition

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Modelled energy-cost change 4.1% versus flat · net elevation -9 m

Decision summary

6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K at a glance

Route ascent
222 m

Lower than 14% of comparable mapped races

Evidence depth
20 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K?

The 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K route has 222 m of ascent, 231 m of descent and an estimated 4.1% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K route go?

The 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K route starts at Fjällnora, near Lake Trehörningen, approx. 15 km east of Uppsala and finishes at Fjällnora (start and finish at the same location). Underfoot, expect a beach course. The setting includes countryside and coastal.

What should runners know on race day for the 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K?

Luggage storage available in a tent near the start area.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Coastal
  • Lakeside
  • Forest
  • Historic

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Community
  • Destination

Terrain

  • Beach

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Luggage storage available in a tent near the start area
Medal
All finishers receive an oak wooden medal '6 sjöar', produced in Sweden
Finisher tee
No free finisher t-shirt; t-shirts are an optional paid add-on, by environmental choice

Access and course status

Start
Fjällnora, near Lake Trehörningen, approx. 15 km east of Uppsala
Finish
Fjällnora (start and finish at the same location)
Nearest station
Uppsala Central Station (Resecentrum); free direct shuttle buses run to Fjällnora on race day

Course facts

Notable features
  • Environmental theme: no disposable cups
  • every runner receives a reusable Hydrapouch silicone cup. Concept links lake count to distance (one lake 5.5 km, two lakes 10 km, four lakes half, all six lakes the marathon)
  • Post-race swimming encouraged at the Fjällnora beach
  • swimwear and towel recommended

How hilly is the 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K?

15%21%31%19%14%
  • Steep descent 15%
  • Descent 21%
  • Flat 31%
  • Climb 19%
  • Steep climb 14%
Total ascent
222 m
Net elevation
−9 m
GAP factor
4.1%
Longest climb
200 m at 10.8%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

More race details

Is the 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 10K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 4.1% slower than a flat course, with about 222 m of total ascent.