The course

The first 2.5 km is mostly run on asphalt, after which the surface changes to gravel. The race's only hydration station is at 5 km, and fluids are also available at the finish line.

The terrain of the course is of the trail/park trail type, and between 5-8 km it is mostly hilly.

The 5 km course splits/turns after 2.3 km at Koltorps gärde (the start for the Lidingöloppet 30km and 15 km) and crosses Ekholmsnäsvägen before rejoining the 10km course. The final 350 meters are on the running track inside Lidingövallen.