Trailrunning for beginners

The day begins with us gathering outside Norrlands Universitetssjukhus (Umeå hospital) before taking the bus together to Hissjö, a small village just outside Umeå. In Hissjö, you’ll have the opportunity to leave a change of clothes and extra belongings in a support car. 

We’ll warm up and get ready for the day’s running adventure along the Tavelsjö Trail. The route takes us through pine forests, across hilly terrain, through open farmland, and past beautiful lakes. Along the way, we’ll stop for fika before continuing all the way up to Tavelsjöberget. Toilets are available along the route, and the guides will always have something sweet ready in case your energy unexpectedly runs low. We adapt the running pace to the group’s abilities and preferences, as well as the terrain and weather conditions.

After enjoying the stunning views, only a short stretch remains before reaching Sundlingska Gården, where anyone brave enough can take a refreshing swim. And whether you swim or not, a delicious dinner awaits, which each participant purchases individually on site. After that, all that remains is the bus ride back to Umeå.  

To make both the run and the journey home as comfortable as possible, we will have a support vehicle where you can leave a change of clothes and extra belongings. Your bag will stay in the car in Hissjö, which means you can comfortably travel there wearing warm-up or outer layers.

To leave in the car:

• A change of clothes (for after the run and the trip home) 

• Comfortable shoes to rest your feet in 

• Swimwear, if you feel like going for a swim 

To bring during the trip:

• Running clothes 

• Running shoes 

• A running vest or backpack suitable for running 

• An extra pair of socks 

• Your own snacks 

• A bag for possible mushroom picking 

• Drinks, preferably water 

• A mug

• A light jacket / outer layer jacket