WELCOME TO STORA STÖTEN RUN
Stora Stöten Run has courses that are largely shaped by human power. Water has always been important to Falu Mine. Trails, roads, lakes, ponds, canals, and ditches have been dug out over the centuries. Along the course, the participants will run past medieval furnace sites, beautiful miners' farms, ponds and pond houses in a distinctive Nordic nature. All an important part of the World Heritage Falun. Here, participants are offered a historical experience that goes back several hundred years.
COURSES AND
CLASSES
Stora Stöten Run offers three courses with a length of 21.6 km, 13.6 km or 5.6 km. There are women's and men's classes on each course. In your registration, you choose whether you want to run with or without timing. Prizes are awarded to the first three runners on each course. Prizes are also drawn for other participants on all courses.
STORA STÖTEN
(THE GREAT PIT)
In the early summer of 1687, the miners had started to hear strange and disturbing sounds in the mine. During the Midsummer weekend, the biggest collapse ever in Swedish mining history occurred. Below ground, rubble masses were found as far down as 350 meters. An almost 100-meter-deep open pit was created and is today known as Stora Stöten (The Great Pit). Word of the incident spread quickly and became widely publicized because not a single miner lost their life. The mine was closed over the weekend due to Midsummer celebrations.
Race Information
Date
Saturday August 9, 2025
Classes
For each course (short, medium, long), the registered runner can choose whether to run with or without timing. This is specified during registration. Note: all runners must wear a bib number during the race, regardless of whether they are being timed or not. Regardless of the class, you can also register for a club and/or a team.
Team
When registering individually, you can also register as a member of a team of 3 runners. If there are more of you, register additional teams. In order to participate in the team draw, the entire team must have started.
Arena
Start and finish are located at Falu Mine,
Start time, maximum time
All classes preliminary start at 12.30, Short course, Medium course, Long course.
Maximum time on the respective course
Long: 4 hours
Medium: 4 hours
Short: 2 hours
Warming up
The warm-up starts at 12:10 on Falu Rödfärg's asphalt square and lasts for about 7 minutes. Friskis & Svettis is our guide. The warm-up leaders are Petra and Karolina.
Starting procedure
All courses start simultaneously. Runners are divided into two voluntary groups as follows:
Group 1: - Female runners aiming to run at 6 min/km or faster. - Male runners aiming to run at 5 min/km or faster. This applies to all courses.
Group 2: - All other runners, all courses.
This distribution ensures fair competition for both faster and slower runners, as analyzed from last year's event.
At 12:20, you will be divided into these two groups and then escorted to the starting line. The race starts at 12:30.
Parking
At Falu Mine, there are parking spaces directly close to the competition arena. NOTE! Parking tickets cost 20 SEK and can be purchased at existing parking meters or via Swish to number 1236678486 - please provide your vehicle registration number.
There are also large parking areas near Oscars lave and at Din Bil (car sales company), as well as a parking spaces at Coop.
Follow the signs from the roundabout by Din Bil and the parking attendants to find parking spaces close to the arena.
Race office
The race office during the competition day is at the Falu Mine Conference Center. Questions before the day of the competition should be sent to storastotenrun@gmail.com
Equipment
All equipment that participants bring to the starting line must be carried along the entire course to the finish line; deviation will result in disqualification. Trash should be disposed of in designated bins at the energy stations.
Mandatory equipment: Each participant must have a race bib (provided by the organizer) that must be worn visibly from the front throughout the entire race.
Recommended equipment: Running shoes suitable for varied terrain, extra water/sports drink containers (in case of hot weather).
Race bibs
Race bibs and participant bags can be collected at Intersport (Bataljonsvägen 9) on Friday, August 9th, from 12:00 to 18:00. We encourage all locals to collect them there to avoid congestion on race day. Race bibs that are not collected during this time can be picked up at the competition arena on the day of the competition.
Competitor
The participant must reach a minimum age of 12 during the competition year. Younger children may participate in the company of a guardian. The participant should have experience of running on trails in terrain and the physical ability to complete the race. The competitor participates at their own risk and is responsible for their own safety.
Shower, changing & toilets
Toilets close to the start and finish are available at the conference center and at the parking lot by the visitor center, see Arena sketch.
Changing tents are located next to the race office at Falu Mine. Bag drop-off is available at the competition arena.
Showers and changing rooms are available in Västra skolan, which is approx. 700 m from the arena.
Course description
Long course: The beginning of the course is very hilly. The second part of the course includes a lot of downhill sections. The running trails are not particularly technical except for roots and some rocks. Participants will run on gravel, grass, dirt trails, natural paths, and hiking trails, as well as shorter asphalt sections towards the end.
Medium course: The beginning of the course is very hilly. The second part of the course includes a lot of downhill sections. The surface is mostly fine gravel roads and forest trails, with shorter sections of asphalt.
Short course: The beginning of the course is hilly and mostly consists trails. There are road sections at the beginning and end of the course. The route is located around Gruvrisberget and concludes with a fantastic view of Stora Stöten, Falu Mine, and the city of Falun.
Course markings
The entire course is marked with yellow and red Stora Enso ribbons or directions signs with the Stora Stöten Run logo.
Stora Enso ribbons
Stora Stöten Run-logo
At unclear intersections, markings are reinforced with directional signs. Exercise great caution at road crossings over busy highways. Officials are stationed at the most trafficked crossings. Please note that officials do not have the authority to stop traffic. As a participant, you are responsible for your own safety. For a detailed description of the course, refer to the Course Details section.
Traffic and road crossings
Great care must be taken when crossing roads over busy roads. Officials are stationed at the busiest crossings. Please note that officials do not have the right to stop traffic. As a competitor, you are responsible for your own safety and must give way to traffic.
Traffic and road crossings
Great care must be taken when crossing roads over busy roads. Officials are stationed at the busiest crossings. Please note that officials do not have the right to stop traffic. As a competitor, you are responsible for your own safety and must give way to traffic.
Prizes
All participants receive a medal upon finishing.
Prizes for the top three finishers in each class, both women and men. The awards ceremony will take place at the competition area. Winners of the raffle prizes will be announced on the arena and posted on the Stora Stöten Run's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Registration
The registration fee includes:
Energy stations, along the course and after the finish line
Electronic timing
Bib number
Shower facilities
Commemorative plaque
Registration is open until 11:30 AM on the race day. Late registration can also be done on-site.
Changes after registration
Name change and/or class change can be made for a fee of 100 SEK, via Swish to 123 399 90 18. Contact our office by email at storastotenrun@gmail.com.
Maximum number of participants
To ensure the highest quality and safety of the event, we are limiting the number of participants to 1,000 for the 2025 race.
Payment
Payment is made by card at the time of registration. Your registration is final and non-refundable. Therefore, we recommend that you purchase Svedea’s Startklar insurance to get a refund in case of illness or injury. The insurance is valid for an unlimited number of fitness and competition events in Sweden during the insurance period.
Personal data
By registering, you agree that your name, hometown, club/company, start number, age, photos from the race, start time, and finish time may be published on the internet and in other media.
Energy stations
There are energy stations along each course. In hot weather, it is recommended that participants bring their own fluids/energy between these stations.
U Sport with lemon flavor from Umara is served at the energy stations..
Short course: One energy station just before 2.5 km. Umara U-sport lemon sports drink, water, and bananas are served there.
Medium course: The first energy station at about 5 km. Umara U-sport lemon sports drink, water, and bananas are served there. The next energy station is after about 8.5 km. Umara U-sport lemon sports drink, water, and bananas are served there.
Long course: The first energy station at about 5 km. Umara U-sport lemon sports drink, water, and bananas are served there. The second energy station is at about 12 km. Umara U-sport lemon sports drink, water, and bananas are served there. The third station on the course is at about 17.5 km. Umara U-sport lemon sports drink, water, and bananas are served there.
Finish: Back at the finish line, Umara U-sport lemon sports drink, water, buns, apples, and bananas are served.
Course maps with energy stations included:
Tip: If you click on Distance Markers under Map Layers (the icon in the lower right corner of the maps), you will see kilometer markers on the courses.
Spectators
The start and finish are at Falu Mine, and Puttbo are secure spectator spots with good visibility. Stångstjärn is also a good place for spectators. Tired runners appreciate being cheered on before the final uphill stretch by the large slag heap near Coop.
Stora Stöten Run race clothes
In collaboration with INTERSPORT Sweden, we offer clothing, including shirts and tank tops for leisure, training, and competition. You can find them in the webshop, available in various models and sizes. https://team.intersport.se/stora-stoten-run
Organizers
OK Kåre, Sjulsarvet 100 , 79191 Falun Organsationsnummer: 883200-9503
Abandoned race
If the race is abandoned, participants should contact the race office at the arena.
stora stöten run
Rules of participation
The courses run through the World Heritage site and areas with cultural heritage as well as nature reserves. As a runner, you are responsible for taking your trash, such as paper and bottles, back with you or disposing of it in the garbage bags at the energy stations. No littering is allowed along the course.
In case of an accident or illness, you as a participant are obligated to help the injured or ill to the best of your ability.
If you cancel the race, you must notify staff at the finish line or an official along the course.
All participants must be aware of the risks associated with competitions in this type of environment and be well-prepared. Stora Stöten Run is a trail race that includes various types of terrain. Remember that you participate at your own risk!
Follow the marked course. It is not allowed to run any route other than the marked course for which you are registered
By paying the registration fee, participants have accepted the competition rules.
For questions regarding rules or in case of a serious rule violation, please contact the race management.