Charity Run for community and a good cause

Välgörenhetsflåset 2025

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The Charity Run "Välgörenhetsflåset" is a non‑profit event where participants can choose between distances of 2.5, 5 or 10 kilometres. The run is open to everyone, and all routes are paved and accessible for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers. 100% of the proceeds will go to a selected organisation. This year’s beneficiary is Barncancerfonden Norra, a non‑profit organisation that supports children affected by cancer and their families.

The race starts at 12:00 on 9 May at the campus fountain, with the course running around Umeå University. In connection with the event, there will also be coffee sales, raffles and music, contributing to a festive and welcoming atmosphere. The participation fee is SEK 100, or an optional higher amount.

A student‑led initiative driven by strong engagement

The event is organised by Idrottsvetarföreningen, an association made up of students from the Sports Science programme - Strategic Leadership and Development. Välgörenhetsflåset is carried out with the support of Umeå School of Sport Sciences and Umeå University’s work towards A Healthy Campus.

For the students, Välgörenhetsflåset is more than just a fitness event. It brings together several elements they value in their education and in their future professional roles within sport..

“On the one hand, it’s about putting theory into practice by planning, organising and delivering a real event. But it’s also about contributing to something bigger than ourselves. By linking the event to charity, we get the opportunity to use sport as a tool for social benefit, which feels both meaningful and motivating. At the same time, we develop our teamwork skills and gain experience in project management, communication and responsibility. And on top of that, it’s a great deal of fun to organise, and it feels good knowing that all the money we raise goes towards making a real difference,” says Frida Helmersson, a member of the Charity Run project group.

Välgörenhetsflåset has been organised since 2015, but was paused for several years before being revived in 2025. Last year, more than SEK 10,000 was raised for a local organisation. The students hope that this year’s run will be just as well attended and inspiring.

“Above all, we want everyone to feel satisfied with the event and the day itself. Beyond that, we hope participants will learn more about the important work of Barncancerfonden Norra. We also want to highlight why Umeå University ranks highly as a Healthy Campus and create a recurring event that people want to return to year after year,” says Frida.

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