This is the third year the race is running. A race where the number of participants has grown each year and this year, pre-registration has increased by 25 percent compared to last year. CEO Glenn Olsson expects between 1,500 and 1,600 to attend the weekend.

- We have a fantastic track with asphalt all the way, blasted into beautiful scenery. It is unique in the world to have such a track.

More elite riders

Runners, skiers and cyclists can participate in both competitions and different distances of exercise races. New for this year is a 500 meter long race for children. Another news is the collaboration with Visma Ski Classics.

- This means that more elite riders will participate as a prelude during the winter season, says Glar Olvslopp's CEO Glenn Olsson.

Largest in the world

The goal of the race is to become the world's largest.

- Depending on how many people sign up for the race in the morning, we'll see if we can reach that goal already this year. Otherwise, we hope to reach that goal next year.

The race will end with an After-Race party in central Karlstad.