Distance
Terrain
Difficulty
The 5 km route runs through Vallaskogen park and suits fast interval sessions as well as relaxed social running. Its short distance makes it a good fit for beginners and for experienced runners who want a short, structured workout. The park setting is the heart of the event, and it attracts runners of all levels who want to test their speed or keep in shape over the winter.
Park course in Vallaskogen
Short and fast 5 km loop
Suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike
Winter running in a green park setting
Start / Finish
Vallaskogen, Linköping (approximately 58.4098135, 15.6245252)
Vallaskogen, Linköping
Terrain
Route
Race Day
On the day
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes. Bring a printed copy or a scannable version on your phone. Your barcode is what links your finish token to your time, and without it you will not appear in the results.
Absolutely. The 5 km distance and the friendly park setting suit anyone from complete beginners to experienced runners, and walking part or all of the route is fine. You simply need to finish within the event's time limit.
Yes, and volunteers are always welcome. Roles include marshalling, timekeeping, barcode scanning and tail walking. Contact the Vallaskogen team through the event page on parkrun.se to be added to the roster.
Linköping, Sweden
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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