Information and application
Both races will take place during the weekend of July 3–5, 2027, with SMIR kicking things off on Saturday, July 3, and SMIR Extreme running overnight between July 4–5. The races are not linked and will be organized separately—but if you’re truly nuts, you can try to do both.
Application opens March 1
We will not have open registration. Instead, entry is via application on a first-come, first-served basis. Tell us a bit about your team, and if we believe you have what it takes to tackle SMIR or SMIR Extreme, you will be offered a spot.
SMIR – The Basics
Start is around 06:00 on Saturday, July 3, in Stockholm City, where a bus will transport all racers to Kapellskär. From there, the SMIR ferry takes us to Arholma. The race starts at around 08:30, and we aim to reach Utö approximately 12 hours later (around 20:30). After a quick shower and change, everyone is welcome to Utö Värdshus for dinner, the prize ceremony, and a party.
Included in the price is everything you need: transportation, energy and lunch during the day, dinner and party at Utö Värdshus, accommodation at Utö Vandrarhem, and a large brunch at Utö Värdshus. The price is not finalized but will likely be around 10,000 SEK per team.
SMIR Extreme – The Basics
Start at Utö Värdshus at 18:00 on Sunday, July 4, for a mandatory meet and greet. The first start is at 20:00 from Gruvbryggan, and the race continues through the night—from sunset to sunrise—reaching Arholma at around 08:00 on July 5.
After a refreshing dip in the ocean, we’ll enjoy a large brunch at Arholma Nord Vandrarhem before traveling back to Stavsnäs by ferry, followed by a bus to Stockholm City.
Included in the price is everything you need: transportation, energy and food during the night, brunch and prize ceremony at Arholma Nord, and transport back to Stockholm City. The price is not finalized but will likely be around 8,500 SEK per team.
The rules of SMIR
SMIR and SMIR Extreme will both be run with the original set-up, meaning one large ferry for all racers. This means there will be cut-off times, making it crucial to reach the ferry on time. Cut-off times are based on approximately 6 min/km, but more time may be given if we are ahead of schedule. If you miss the ferry, you will be transported to the next stage and rejoin the group, but you will be out of the race.
There will be a mass start on all islands, with teams starting together as a large SMIR group. After that, the route is free and up to each team to decide. All islands will include at least one checkpoint that must be reached before heading to the ferry. Teams can choose the fastest, shortest, or most scenic route, but must at all times honor the “allemansrätt” and avoid private property.
The teams in all three classes with the shortest accumulated time after completing all 8 islands will be crowned the winners of SMIR. Special prizes will also be awarded for Shortest Route, Most Lost, and Special Friend.
*We just want ot explain that for SMIR and SMIR Extreme we will rent a large ferry with crew for an entire day/night during peak season. About 75% of the SMIR budget goes to the boat hire and therefore the price is not comparative to f.ex. a normal ultra-marathon, triathlon or Swimrun race. We hope for your understanding.