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Welcome to the international Linnémarschen Walking Event 2017.

Take part in a weekend of fitness, friendship and fun hosted for the 42nd consecutive year by Hestra IF and IK Ymer sports clubs.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 28 – 29 APRIL 2018

Welcome to In the summer of 1746 botanist Carl von Linné, on a state-commissioned expedition to Western Gothland, made a stop at Borgstena and then came riding into Borås. He later reported that the then 125-year-old Borås was a ”medium-sized city, attractive and clean”, which holds true to this day. He goes on to describe the city as ”consisting of ten interesting intersecting streets, all being 12 ells [7 metres] wide and fully paved”.

A description today’s Linnémarschen Walking Event articipants might wonder at!

In 1977, Hestra IF sports club decided to commemorate the next leg of Linné’s famed expedition from Borås to Alingsås by hosting a ’Linné’s Walk’ starting in Alingsås and finishing at Hestra’s clubhouse in Borås. After 25 years, the event start was also relocated to Hestra clubhouse, and since 2006, both the start and finish lines have been located at Borås Arena. On June 5 1977, 171 participants set off from Alingsås or Hedared in the first ever event. 166 of these made it to the finish at Hestra Clubhouse. At the 40th anniversary event in 2016, a record 4,304 walkers crossed the starting line.

Since 1977, Linnémarschen has been held annually, and has grown in popularity to become Sweden’s biggest international walking event, attracting participants from over 20 countries. The mission for Linnémarschen is still to host a health and leisure event, combining the thrill of experiencing the scenic surroundings of Borås on foot with social interaction amongst kindred spirits.

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Carl von Linné (1707 - 1778) Internationally, he is perhaps Sweden’s most famous person. As he travelled around the countryside, he made detailed notes on the flora, fauna and geology. Carl von Linné visited Borås in 1746 and was impressed by the diversity of the landscape.

The tracts he refers to as the “Västra Götaland Alps” include the Rya Åsar nature reserve, which is where much of our event takes place.

The Linnémarschen walking event is a great way to enjoy a day of healthy activity with friends in beautiful natural surroundings.

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Hittaut är Sveriges största friskvårdsprojekt och är helt kostnadsfritt för dig som deltar. Inne i Borås och runt omkring stadens vackra omgivningar sitter det checkpoints utplacerade. Med hjälp av hittautkartan eller GPS söker du upp dessa checkpoints samtidigt som du utforskar stadens fantastiska omgivningar och upptäcker nya smultronställen. Du som registrerar dig har dessutom chans att vinna fina priser. Info om karta och registrering finner du på vår hemsida.

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HESTRA IDROTTSFÖRENING Grundades 1921 och har idag mer än 1000 medlemmar. Vi bedriver en omfattande tränings- och tävlingsverksamhet inom främst orientering, längdskidor och motion. En verksamhet som välkomnar deltagare i alla åldrar.

Föreningen arrangerar årligen några av Borås mest välbesökta och populära arrangemang så som: • • • • • •

Friskvårdsprojektet Hittaut som pågår april-november Linnémarschen 28-29 april Höstrullen i augusti (rullskidor) Borås Night Trail 25 augusti (traillöpning i mörker) Downhill Sprint under O-EVENT 9-11 november Klassikerskidan och Linnévasan i februari.

WWW.HESTRAIF.SE KANSLIET@HESTRAIF.SE 033-243347

Föreningens verksamhet utgår från Hestrastugan på Ekås, utmed Alingsåsvägen. Hestrastugan rymmer 100 personer och går fint att hyra för bröllop, konferens samt dop eller barnkalas.

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HESTRASTUGAN BORÅS

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REGISTRATION FEES 2018

Register today!

Pre-order you r custom T-shir t when registeri ng online!

YOUTH YOUTH

ADULTS

SATURDAY 28 APRIL

BORN 2002 - 2011

Registration by 20 april

ADULTS

BORN 2002 - 2011

Registration on site

57 km 2-dagars

SEK 500

SEK 500

42 km Marathon Walk

SEK 360

SEK 360

SEK 500

SEK 500

21 km Kype-Ymer

SEK 220

SEK 170

SEK 300

SEK 230

10.5 km Kype

SEK 200

SEK 150

SEK 270

SEK 210

7 km BT’s Familjeäventyr

SUNDAY 29 APRIL

not possible

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Registration by 20 april

Registration on site

21 km Rya Åsar

SEK 220

SEK 170

SEK 300

SEK 230

10,5 km Viskan

SEK 200

SEK 150

SEK 270

SEK 210

8 km Tillgänglighetsbana

SEK 150

SEK 100

SEK 150

SEK 100

3 km Tillgänglighetsbana

SEK 150

SEK 100

SEK 150

SEK 100

7 km BT’s Familjeäventyr

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BT’S FAMILJEÄVENTYR

Registration by 20 april

Registration on site

Family package (max 2 adults + childr)

SEK 340

SEK 440

Solo participants

SEK 190

Children born 2012 or later

Free

SEK 150

SEK 240

SEK 200

Free

REGISTRATION:

The easiest way to register is in advance, at: www.linnemarschen.com Alternatively, register and pay the registration fee in person at: • Fotriktigt store Källbäcksrydsgatan 2, Brämhult Cash or Swish • City Gross (inside entrance), Borås.

Cash only • Borås Tourist Office Credit card, cash or Swish As of Saturday, April 21, only direct registrations as seen below

PAYMENT:

For online registration, payment is accepted by • Credit card (Visa/Mastercard) • Bank-to-bank transfer • Swish 123 272 1470 • BankGiro 974-5522 If paying by Swish or BankGiro, please quote the reference number issued upon registration.

Your registration is valid once payment has been registered.

LATE REGISTRATION:

At Scandic Plaza Hotel in Borås where number slips are issued 10 am-6 pm on Friday, 27 April. You can also register on site at the Start in Borås Arena.

Credit card, Swish or cash payment.

All participants who complete the walk receive a Linnémarschen medal at the Finish.

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SATURDAY, 28 APRIL 2018

A thrill for everyone The official start for Saturday’s routes is 8:00 am.

All Saturday’s routes start with a walk through Borås Zoo up to the Kypesjön lake, where the 10.5 km route turns around and heads back to Borås city. The other routes continue through the Kype forest via Brämhults Gård up to the route’s highest point at Ymergården. At this spot, the 21 km route turns around to head back towards the city on a gentle descent through the Ymer forest. The 57 and 42 km routes radiate out from Ymergården around the outskirts of Borås. Kransmossen, Svarttjärn lake, Älmås nature reserve and the Pickesjön lake are just some of the scenic destinations along this route. After the 32 km to Pickesjön lake, the 57 km route stops for the night. The Saturday routes converge at Sandwalls Plats through Borås city alongside Viskan river to the Finish at Borås Arena. The last leg passes a number of artworks, including street art.

Start and Finish, for all distances, at Borås Arena!

57 KM 2-DAY

21 KM KYPE-YMER

Start: 8.00-8.30.

Walking time incl. overnight: 28-30 hours.

No. of drink/snack stations: 8 - Sat; 6 - Sun No. of toilet stations: 6 - Sat; 3- Sun

Start: 8.00-9.00.

Walking time: 3,5-5 hours.

No. of drink/snack stations: 4 No. of toilet stations: 4

A 2-day route for walkers prepared for a serious challenge. This walk follows the Saturday Marathon Walk as far as lake Pickesjön after 32 km. Walkers stay there the rest of the day, prepare their evening meal, enjoy the atmosphere and sleep in a tent (your own or ours). We arrange: transportation of supplies, toilets, water, open fire and site stewards. Sunday starts with a walk past Ramnasjön lake and joins Sunday’s 21 km route at Gamla Linnéstenen (Linnés monument).

The maximum number of participants is 100. Late registration is not possible. A Borås Classic event.

The 21 km Kype-Ymer route passes through the Kype & Ymer forests northeast of the city. This walk is mainly along forest roads and footpaths and ends in the pedestrian precincts of Borås city. It is possible to walk the 21 km route on both days, as each route offers a diverse range of scenic sights. Saturday’s more open walk passes through Borås Zoo, over Hyberg’s farming highlands to the last leg through Borås City offering a good contrast to Sunday’s more wilderness-style route through the Rya Åsar nature reserve. A Borås Classic event.

42 KM MARATHON WALK

10,5 KM KYPE

Start: 8.00-8.30.

Walking time: 7-10 hours.

No. of drink/snack stations: 10 No. of toilet stations: 7

Start: 8.00-9.00.

Walking time: 1,5-2,5 hours.

No. of drink/snack stations: 2 No. of toilet stations: 2

The 42 km Marathon Walk is an all-day event for walkers who want a full day of exercise while taking in Borås’ scenic surroundings. This route is mainly along gravel and forest roads interspersed with forest footpaths and ending on asphalt.

This route is for those who want an easier walk, but who still want to feel they have covered a fair distance. The steepest incline on this route is actually up to the ‘Savannah’ inside Borås Zoo. Like the other Saturday routes, this one finishes by the Viskan river in Borås City.

A Borås Classic ‘Starter’ event.

We will be serving hot soup after approx. 1/3 of the walk and we also offer hot dogs and accompaniments after approx. 2/3s of the walk.

A Borås Classic event.

In association with

Aventi Find checkpoints in association with Hittaut Start: 9.00-12.00. Both Saturday and Sunday Upptäck Mobilbanken

Walking time: 3-5 hours. Number of drink/snack stations: 2 Number of toilet stations: 1

Med Mobilbanken sköter du dina bankärenden när och var du vill. Skaka fram saldot, betala räkningar och ha koll på dina placeringar.

Nyhet: Använd Utgiftskollen, så får du en tydlig överblick över dina utgifter.

www.li n n e m aGåellerrinscanna spåcswedbanksjuharad.se/mobilbanken hQR-koden e n .nedan com och läs mer om Mobilbanken.

SUNDAY, 29 APRIL 2018 The official start for Sunday’s routes is at 8:00 am.

All Sunday routes pass through Borås’ northwestern forests on a trail through the Rya Åsar nature reserve and its environments. Walkers will experience the breathtaking carpet of flowering wood anemones on the slopes of the nature reserve. The 3 km and 8 km Accessible routes and 10.5 km walk mainly follow the Viskan river valley in the direction of the Almenäs bathing place by the Öresjö lake. The 21 km route turns off into the forest to wind its way along the holloway travelled by Linné to the top of Rya Åsar and the scenic Ryssby Klint cliff-top viewpoint. The Sunday routes are wildernessstyle trails.

Start and Finish, for all distances, at Borås Arena!

21 KM RYA ÅSAR

3 KM ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

Start: 8.00-10.00.

Walking time: 3,5-5 hours.

No. of drink/snack stations: 6 No. of toilet stations: 4

Start: 8.00-10.00.

Walking time: 1-1.5 hours.

No. of drink/snack stations: 1 Toilets: At the Start and Finish at Borås Arena.

The 21 km route is for those who want to experience the heights of Rya Åsar and its breathtaking scenery. The walk up Rya Åsar involves a change in elevation of some 100 metres, but it’s well worth the effort. The route takes in the cliff-top viewpoint of Ryssby Klint, Ryssby dam and Hestra clubhouse, where the last of the artificial snow testifies to the end of the winter skiing season. Via the crater like Måndalen valley with Fornesjön lake at its base, the route passes Hästhagen and descends to the Almenäs bathing spot.

The route then converges with the 10.5 km route at the base of the Ryda Klint cliff-top and then takes walkers onwards to beautiful Ramshulan. A Borås Classic event.

This 3 km route is a flat stretch except for a small gradient where pushing assistance will be required. For detailed information on accessibility, see: www.linnemarschen.se/sv-se/banor A Borås Classic ’Special’ event.

10,5 KM VISKAN

Start: 8.00-10.00.

Walking time: 1,5-2,5 hours.

No. of drink/snack stations: 2 No. of toilet stations: 2

8 KM ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

Start: 8.00-10.00.

Walking time: 2-3 hours.

No. of drink/snack stations: 2 Toilets: At the Start and Finish at Borås Arena and half-way.

The Accessible Routes are for participants who, for whatever reason, are unable to complete the other routes. The ground on the Accessible Routes is walker- and wheel-friendly with a compact surface and asphalt. The route is more or less along level ground and avoids steep descents. For detailed information, see: www.linnemarschen.se/sv-se/banor A Borås Classic ’Special’ event.

Like the Saturday route, this is for those who prefer a more leisurely walk, but still with a sense of achievement. This route takes you upstream of the Viskan river to the Almenäs bathing spot. From there, an uphill leg awaits, until you can take in the mighty cliffs of Ryda Klint from its base. From the gentle farmland of Ramshulan, the route passes through the Björbo parkland with its deciduous forest, cultivated roses and forest glades. A Borås Classic ‘Starter’ event.

Borås Tidning, BT, is the Sjuhärad region’s biggest media house. Here you will find the latest news from the region and the rest of the world.

BT Familjeäventyr is for the whole family. This route offers a variety of outdoor activity stations and the kids’ favourite, the zipline, is a must!

Along the route you will encounter checkpoints. The more you find, the greater your chance is to win some prizes.

BT Familjeäventyr is held on both Saturday and Sunday. Choose your starting time when you register. We have a limited number of starting times every minute to reduce queues at the acitivity stations. Register well in advance to increase the chance of securing your preferred starting time. Start and Finish: Borås Arena.

Register at www.linnemarschen.com

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IML WALKING ASSOCIATION

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Since 2012, Linnémarschen has been the only walking event in Sweden on the international circuit.

The IML Walking Association is an independent organisation whose purpose is to promote and market international multi-day walking events in countries around the world. Linnémarschen has ensured that the quality of the walks, the routes and the event as a whole satisfy the high standards of the IML Walking Association.

The days before Linnémarschen 2018, the IML General Meeting will be held in Borås.

Thanks to this conference, we are expected to welcome a recordbreaking amount of international walkers.

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IML WALKING ASSOCIATION PASSPORT Get yourself an International Walker Passport (on sale at Borås Arena), walk at least 2x21 km, i.e. take part on both days, and get your first IML stamp. You can also purchase an IML medal and start planning your next IML walk. IML walks are held in 27 countries worldwide.

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Stockholm

For more information, visit the IML Walking Association’s website: www.imlwalking.org

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IML WALKING EVENTS IN EUROPE:

Viborg

Gilboa (Israel)

2 days 16-17 March

Borås (Sweden)

2 days 28-29 April

Blankenberge (Belgium)

2 days 5-6 May

Wellingborough (UK)

2 days 12-13 May

Chantonnay (France)

4 days 10-13 May

Diekirch (Luxembourg)

2 days 26-27 May

Bern-Belp (Switzerland)

2 days 2-3 June

Viborg (Denmark)

2 days 23-24 June

Castlebar (Ireland)

4 days 28 June - 1 July

Nijmegen (Netherlands)

4 days 17-20 July

Jurbarkas (Lithuania)

2 days 4-5 August

Vaasa (Finland)

3 days 10-12 August

Verdal (Norway)

2 days 25-26 August

Arenzano (Italy)

2 days 8-9 September

Seefeld (Austria)

3 days 14-16 September

Brno (Czech Republic)

2 days 29-30 September

Fulda (Germany)

2 days 6-7 October

Barcelona (Spain)

2 days 20-21 October

Borås

Jurbarkas Castlebar

Wellingborough

Nijmegen Blankenberge Fulda Diekirch

Brno

Chantonnay

Seefeld

Bern

Arenzano

Barcelona

IML NORDIC - START YOUR COLLECTION OF IML NORDIC MEDALS! IML-Nordic is an alliance of IML walking events in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Start collecting IML-Nordic medals! Buy the passport for €10 at your first walk. Once you have completed all four Nordic walks, you are eligible for the bronze medal and an embroidered badge. You can then go on to supplement your medal with a number 2 and then a number 3. All the medal series have three numbers, for which you gain eligibility after completing another four, and eight events, respectively. Read more at imlnordic.com

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INFORMATION

FAQ Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

For more information, visit: www.linnemarschen.com

COLLECTION OF YOUR BIB NUMBERS:

The easiest way is to pick up your bib numbers at the Scandic Plaza Borås on Friday 27 April, 10 am-6 pm. Fotriktigt shoe store will also be on site selling selected walking items at promotional prices. You can also collect your bib number at the start at Borås Arena from 7:30 am on 28-29 April.

START & FINISH:

Borås Arena. Access to changing facilities, showers and toilets inside the arena building.

PARKING:

DOGS:

Dogs are welcome. The Saturday routes (except Adventure Walk) start at Borås Zoo where pets are not allowed. Dog owners can take an alternative and specially designated route around the park and rejoin the route at Kypesjön lake.

CATERING:

Varied catering is available at the start and finish at Borås Arena.

ACCOMMODATION:

Drink/snack stations are posted along the routes. The number of stations for each route is shown on the preceeding pages.

Hotel – Scandic Plaza Borås. To book call: +46 (0)33-785 82 01 or email: meeting.borasplaza@scandichotels.com Special prices for registered walkers: quote LINNE18 Camping chalets and tent pitches – Borås Camping +46 (0)33-35 32 80 or borascamping.com Hard floor accommodation – at Borås Arena, breakfast included.

Contact Hestra IF: +46 (0)33-24 33 47 or kansliet@hestraif.se

TOILETS:

LATE REGISTRATION:

Parking available at Knalleland shopping centre. Please comply with the parking regulations. Note that some parking spaces are time-limited.

FLUIDS/ENERGY:

Toilet stations are available along the routes. The number of stations for each route is shown on the preceeding pages.

RUNNING:

Although primarily intended for walkers, you are very welcome to run along the routes. No times will be recorded.

NORDIC WALKING POLES:

Nordic walking poles are permitted on all the routes.

The standard online registration system closes on Friday, 20 April. After that date, late registrations subject to a surcharge may be made at: - Scandic Plaza Borås 10 am-6 pm on 27 April, when bib numbers are issued.

- Borås Arena on either event day at 7:30 am. Both of these late registration centres accept credit card, Swish or cash payment.

ALLERGIES:

MEDALS:

Everyone who completes Linnémarschen Walking Event or Adventure Walk will receive an official medal at the Finish.

Gluten-free and lactose-free options are offered at all of the drink/snack stations along the routes.

PA RT N E R S A N D S P O N S O R S Adventure Bäckäng Austria Travels Aventi Bilia Group Borås TME AB Borås Camping Borås Djurpark Borås Energi & Miljö Borås Stad Borås Tidning

Bredareds IF Brämhults Gård Butler Design Carlsteins City Gross Fotriktigt Fristad Bygg Fristad Byggvaror Friluftsfrämjandet Friskis & Svettis

Fritid & Folkhälsa, Borås Stad Hemvärnets Musikkår Hittaut.nu IML Knallelandsgruppen Lennarts Lotter Marca Mebia Navet Science Center Revisionsgruppen

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Rotary Scandic Plaza Borås Skogsavdelningen, Borås Stad Spelmanslaget Svenska Gång & Vandrarförbundet Swedbank Sjuhärad Tentdesign Vindspelet Vandra i Sjuhärad VG-region

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 28 – 29 APRIL 2018

Welcome to Borås

There’s always something exciting happening in Borås – West Sweden’s second largest city and the design, fashion and textile hub of Scandinavia. Borås is a vibrant city with an excellent cultural atmosphere, an interesting history and a constant stream of activities and events. For more information about all activities and events, visit: boras.com

The Borås Classic is hosted by Korpen Borås, various leisure associations in Borås and the City of Borås.

To qualify for the Borås Classic award, you must have completed at least 4 out of 5 events. The Borås Classic challenge can be started at any time of the year and at any event of your choosing, but you have only 12 months to complete all the events. The different events are varied, and include: skiing, walking, cycling, swimming and running.

For more information, see www.borasklassikern.se

Få senaste nytt var du än är.

Testa en helt digital prenumeration på Borås Tidning, med tillgång till eBT och alla PLUS-artiklar på bt.se, alla dagar i veckan. 1 månad för endast 1:-

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