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Runners meet in the Vallaskogen park area of Linköping in Östergötland for a brisk and friendly five kilometres, with the 2026 edition listed for Saturday 19 December. The course profile and the event setup follow the character of the park, so the route keeps a nature-close feel throughout the lap in the green surroundings. It suits recreational joggers as much as anyone who wants to test their speed over a shorter distance. Sign-up runs through parkrun Sverige, and further dates appear on the event page across the autumn and winter Saturdays.
Nature-close park setting in Vallaskogen, Linköping
Course profile and event layout follow the character of the park
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Vallaskogen park, Linköping (coordinates given on the listing as 58.4098135, 15.6245252)
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The listing shows the event on Saturday 19 December 2026 in Linköping. The page also lists earlier and later 2026 editions on 17 October, 24 October, 31 October, 7 November, 14 November, 21 November, 28 November, 5 December, 12 December and 26 December, so check the parkrun page for the exact date you want.
The run takes place in a nature-close park environment in Vallaskogen, and the course profile follows the character of the park. Expect a green, parkland setting rather than a city street circuit.
Yes. The run is held in a public park in Linköping, so spectators can stand along the paths and cheer. No dedicated spectator facilities are listed.
All of our participants are there because they think it's fun. You are welcome to walk, jog or run entirely at your own pace.
If you forget your barcode you will not get a time registered.
Linköping, Sweden
Saturday, December 19, 2026
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