Swimrun: the Ultimate Adventure Sport

I mistakenly assumed swimrun was a duathlon for people who dislike riding bikes. Unlike traditional, structured multi-sport events that end in an athlon, swimrun offers several unique features that make it an attractive challenge for anyone who enjoys sports, nature, and adventure. In 2002, a couple of drunk friends made a bet, which always ends well. The goal was to cross the Stockholm archipelago, a distance of 70km, unsupported. Swim to an island, run across it, swim to the next one, repeat. The loser buys the hotel, dinner, and drinks. Not long after, ÖTILLÖ was born in 2006, an adventure race series with events in beautiful European and North American locations. ÖTILLÖ means "island to island" in Swedish. For us, Swimrun is about experiencing nature in the purest possible way, with respect for yourself, for others, and the environment.ÖTILLÖ founders The race has a few interesting twists. You can compete solo or with a partner. If you choose a partner, you are tied together, making it a genuine team eff