The current plan: from 900 to or any number of participants this autumn
The Swedish Government and the Pubilc Health Agency of Sweden have resolved to lift the restrictions from the 1st of July to allow for 900 individuals to take part in outdoor recreation events together. The restrictions will only apply to the start- and finish areas.
In September, just in time for the TCS Lidingöloppet Week, the plan is to allow for any number of participants to take part in recreational outdoor events.
Read more about the plan presented by the Swedish Government and the Public Health Agency of Sweden here.
Examples of adaptations during this year's race events
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The TCS Lidingöloppet Weekend (TCS Lidingöloppshelgen) will this year be organised as The TCS Lidingöloppet Week (TCS Lidingöloppsveckan) in order to spread the race events over multiple days.
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The number of participants in each race evet will be limited.
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The wave starts will be smaller, and the starts will be on the same large fields as in a normal year.
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Barriers and safe queuing systems will be installed, along with signs and event hosts which will guarantee safe distances in all event areas.
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The traditional restaurant tents will be replaced by smaller food stations like cafés and food trucks for outdoor serving.
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All volunteer workers will be trained in hygiene routines and be equipped with protective equipment.
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Hand sanitizers, face masks, and other personal protective equipment will be available on the entire event area.
See all safety adaptations for this year's event
Read more about the TCS Lidingöloppet week
TCS Lidingöloppet is also available as virtual races
If you wish to take part in the running festivities but will not be able to run on Lidingö, you can take part in TCS Lidingöloppet 30, TCS Lidingöloppet 15, TCS Lidingöloppet Lidingö Junior & Veteran, and Rosa Bandet-loppet (the Pink Ribbon-race) at home through TCS Lidingöloppet@Hemma and Rosabandet-loppet@Hemma.
The digital races will be carried out between the 1st and the 31st of October and you can take part anywhere in the world.
Read more about the virtual races here
Questions or inquiries
TCS Lidingöloppet is looking forward to seeing you on Lidingö this autumn! If, in the meantime, you have any questions, please contact TCS Lidingöloppet's customer service through info@lidingoloppet.se or meet us on Facebook or Instagram.
