Vångabygdens Skördefest (Vånga Harvest Festival) together with Pan-Kristianstad welcome competitors and spectators to Vånga Mountain Xtreme on the 10th September 2023. Entry to the festival is free for those who are entered in one of the VMX races.

The races are sanctioned by Svenska Friidrottsförbundet (Swedish Athletics Federation).

All competitors take part at their own risk.

Entry opens on Friday 10th March 2023. Click on ”Entry” in the main menu. Note that your entry is binding. The only way to get back your entry fee is with an insurance that covers missed participation due to illness or injury. ”Startklar” (a Swedish insurance) is one such example.

Online-entry: Entry is via the homepage until Wednesday 6th September 2023 at 11.59pm. For entry fees, see below. 

Team competition: Also in 2023 is the team competition:  Form a team with colleagues, friends and/or family! 3-5 people form a team. Those who are part of the team do not need to compete in the same class/distance. Three team members need to complete one of the races to be part of the lottery for prizes.

Late entry: Late entry is accepted as long as the maximum number of competitors has not been exceeded, at the arena until approx 1 hour before the start. Digital payment only via the Swedish Swish system.

Transfer of entry: see below. 

VMX Kids: Free entry on the day. 

3 distances:

VMX 300-8k: 8 km challenging trail running with 300 m climb.

VMX 600-16k: 16 km challenging trail running with 600 m climb. This race is part of the ’Spring i Skåne Trailcup 2023’, for both men and women.

VMX 1500-40k:  40 km challenging trail running with 1500 m climb.

There is also a VMX Kids race for the youngest ones!

Total maximum 800 entrants. To ensure your start we recommend that you enter in good time before the race.

VMX 300-8k, VMX 600-16k and VMX 1500-40k

Here the competitor will get to experience the different sides of Vånga. The mountain offers meandering trails through a wild forest landscape, beautiful views along the course, and slopes both uphill and downhill. An experience that is guaranteed to be remembered for a long time afterwards!

For best grip along the course, trail shoes or similar are recommended.

The Harvest Festival (Skördefesten) is open between 12pm – 5pm.

Start VMX 1500-40k: 09:30

Start VMX 600-16k: 12.45

Start VMX 300-8k: 12.55

VMX Kids is open from 1pm – 3pm. Free entry on the day.

Maximum time VMX 300: 2h50m

Maximum time VMX 600: 3h00m (second lap start closes after 1h30m)

Maximum time VMX 1500-40k: 6h00m (new lap closes after 4 laps or 4h30m race time, i.e. at 14.00 – 67 min per lap)

2023: Results here: Results (opens in a new window from RaceID)

2022: Results here: Results (opens in a new window from RaceID)

Note that runners who completed only one lap of the VMX600 race have been transferred to the VMX300 results.

2021: Results here: Results (opens in a new window from Neptron)

Vångabergets Slalomklubb (ski club), at the foot of Vångabacken. The Harvest Festival (Skördefesten) is open 12-17.

Address 
Bergmossevägen, 290 38 Villands Vånga

Drinks stations will be along the course, at the end of the lap, and at the finish.

Serving water and sports drink (Umara – lemon flavour).

A medal is awarded to each competitor!

Prizes to the top 3 in the six classes (VMX 300-8k/600-16k/1500-40k Men/Women).

Prize ceremony at 3pm on the big stage (’Stora scenen’).

Also individual prizes are available via a lottery among all competitors, and team prizes too. The winners are posted at the finish and prizes collected at the tent where T-shirts and hats are sold.

Enjoy the selection from the Harvest Festival – there will be both food and drink available to purchase – and a lot more!

10th Mar 2023 – 31st July 2023 (Entry period 1)

VMX 300-8k – 375 SEK
VMX 600-16k – 425 SEK

VMX 1500-40k – 575 SEK

1st Aug 2023 – 6th Sept 2023 (Entry period 2)
VMX 300 – 450 SEK
VMX 600 – 500 SEK
VMX 1500 – 650 SEK

Entry to the Harvest Festival is free to anyone competing in VMX.

The races are sanctioned by Svenska Friidrottsförbundet (Swedish Athletics Federation).

All competitors take part at their own risk.

It is possible to change class (distance) until 6th September 2023 11.59pm. Change fee: 50 SEK (plus any difference in cost due to change of class). 

This is how you change class: 

1. Pay 50 SEK by the Swedish Swish system: 123 362 01 01 (Recipient: OK Pan-Kristianstad). State ”Name + class from/to”.
2. E-mail proof of your payment to info@vmxtreme.se including name, and which class you want to change from/to.

It is possible to transfer entry to another person, if you are unable to compete, until 6th September 2023 at 11.59pm. Transfer fee: 100 SEK.

This is how you transfer your entry: 

1. Pay 100 SEK by the Swedish Swish system: 123 362 01 01 (Recipient: OK Pan-Kristianstad). State ”Old + New name”.
2. E-mail proof of your payment to info@vmxtreme.se including your name and the name of the person you are transferring to, distance and male/female.

The agreement regarding transfer is between the person originally entered and the new competitor, and nothing that concerns the organisers of VMX.

Race numbers will be handed out on the day of the competition. Be there in good time before the first start, to avoid any delays.

Via e-mail: info@vmxtreme.se