Running Haga parkrun in Stockholm - Visiting the Birthplace of parkrun Sweden - Nicola Runs

Intro: This is a quick summary of Running Haga parkrun in Stockholm – Visiting the Birthplace of parkrun Sweden from Nicola Runs. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the run today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key points:

• Haga Park is Sweden’s first parkrun, featuring a 5 km loop with gentle hills, a fast downhill, and scenic gravel sections.
• The course is marked with clear kilometer signs; volunteers are positioned at the lapping point.
• Ideal for a mixed‑pace workout: start easy, use the 1 km hill for strength, then recover on the downhill and flat sections.
• Plenty of benches and a café along the route offer quick rest stops for water or a snack.

Workout example (5 km):

1. Warm‑up jog 0.5 km at a comfortable pace.
2. Tack the 1 km gradual hill (increase effort to ~80 % max HR).
3. Downhill recovery for 0.5 km, easy stride.
4. Continue on flat/gravel for the next 2 km, holding a steady “parkrun” pace (≈5 min/km).
5. Finish with a cool‑down lap around the park, using a bench for a short walk‑break if needed.

Practical tips:

• Use the volunteer at the lapping point to check your lap time.
• Hydrate at the café or water station before the hill.
• Enjoy the scenery – the copper tents, butterfly house, and lake view are perfect motivation boosts.

Closing note: Grab your shoes, head to Haga Park and try this mix‑terrain 5 km run. Feel free to adjust the paces in the Pacing app to match your own speed and make the most of Sweden’s beautiful parkrun!

References

• Running Haga parkrun in Stockholm - Visiting the Birthplace of parkrun Sweden - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Haga Parkrun 5k Simulation

• 10min @ 6'15''/km
• 1.0km @ 4'52''/km
• 500m @ 6'15''/km
• 2.0km @ 5'00''/km
• 10min @ 6'45''/km

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