Cycling & running events in Uppsala, 2026

Uppsala Training Notes

Running: Locals run Uppsala by linking the Fyris River paths north and south of the city centre. The sightseeing loop starts at S:t Eriks Torg when you want easy kilometres through Fjärdingen and the old quarters. Stadsskogen gives softer footing for base miles, and Röbo adds running tracks plus an outdoor gym for intervals. Tunakolonin and Uppsala Kungsäng nature reserve keep the Z2 days green. Uppsala Run Collective pulls the student crowd together. Uppsala Marathon 2026, Ultunamilen, Vårruset Uppsala, Östhammars Stadslopp, Kung Björnloppet 2026, and 6 sjöar give the calendar proper anchor events.

Cycling: Locals ride from the city centre along Fyrisån when the legs need an easy spin. Gamla Uppsala and the surrounding countryside turn that ride into a bigger effort. Upsala CK sits at the race end of the scene, with SCF Svenska Mästerskapen - Skandisloppet - Landsväg Linje, SCF Svenska Mästerskapen Landsväg Tempo, and Upplands Cup Lvg - Börje tempo on the board. Fullerö Backar sits north, Sunnerstabacken sits south, and Uppsalaåsen gives the area its lower kickers. A loop covers 100 km and gains 783 m, so it works as a tidy gran fondo day.

Season: May through October usually gives cyclists the cleanest block for base miles, and runners get long light across the same parks and river paths. Uppsala gets over 18 hours of visible sunshine at the summer solstice, so evening intervals can still feel unhurried. January averages 4 °C, and July 2021 was the most recent month at 18 °C or warmer. Winter puts studded tires on the bike, steadier shoes on the runner, and a little respect into every corner. Paths can look fine but be slippery, so locals stay ready to have a slip or two.