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All you need to know about Red Bull Homerun 2025 in Åre
Red Bull Homerun transforms Easter Sunday into absolute carnage in Åre, Sweden. It's time to go big, or go home! See you on the 20th of April.
What would Easter Sunday be without 500 crazy skiers and snowboarders hurling themselves down Åreskutan in hope to win everlasting glory at Red Bull Homerun? For the 14th time the carnage returns to Åre on April 20th.
As always, there is some very important structure to the madness, so make sure you know what's up by checking out the info, vital rules and a couple of how-to's below.
01
What actually is Red Bull Homerun?
Is it your first time tackling Red Bull Homerun? Then there are a few things you probably should know about. The race begins with a masstart run. All competitors are lined up side-by-side and, once the start signal sounds, sprint across a field full of snow obstacles to their skis or board. Then it's time to strap into your gear and set off down the marked route: a mix of steep pistes, high-speed corners as well as flatter cat track sections. The race finishes once you've passed through the Red Bull arch at the bottom by Timmerstugan.
Ready, set, RUN!
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The need for speed
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Remember where you put your skis or snowboard... there is about 500 others
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02
Here to win? This is how you do it!
Want a place in the Homerun book of everlasting glory? Then you better get your game plan ready for race day. There are several ways to win Red Bull Homerun: you can either be the first man or women on skis or a snowboard to cross the finish line or you have to wear the most awesome costume. And by awesome costume, we don't mean an on the day, quickly put together outfit. We mean, the most AWESOME outfit ever!
Winning categories:
- Fastest woman on skis
- Fastest man on skis
- Fastest woman on a snowboard
- Fastest man on a snowboard
- Best Dressed
Want to be a winner? Time to get your game plan ready!
© Emrik Jansson
03
I am racing, what do I need to know?
- First things first, there's a rulebook. It's not very long or complicated. However, it is important. We suggest you read it thoroughly to avoid catching an edge on race day. Check it out here.
- Remember that it is mandatory to wear a helmet and no race-suits are allowed.
- Pick up your start kit - bring your ID!
Day
Time
Where
Thursday 17/4
15:00 – 18:00
Hanson Concept Store
Friday 18/4
09:00 – 12:00 & 15:00 – 18:00
Hanson Concept Store
Saturday 19/4
10:00 – 17:00
VM6:an, Red Bull Area
- You have to pick up your start kit before Saturday 19th April 17:00 or you'll loose your spot in the event.
- Didn't get a spot? No worries, unclaimed start kits will be up for grabs on Sunday 20/4 from 09:00 on a first come, first serve basis.
- Race start is Sunday 20/4 at 17:45 at Kabinbaneberg, the top station.
- You need to make your way to the top of the mountain before the lifts close. That means grabbing Kabinbanan before 16:00 or Gondolen before 16:30. Don't miss it!
04
You want to be at the afterparty
Timmerstugan is where the afterparty is going down. Participants from the race can cruise right in after finishing the race. However, if you're not wearing a vest and wristband keep in mind that you're going to have to be early on sight to secure your entry to the party. We won't further dwell on why you need to be on time; you'll understand why once you get there.
After Timmerstugan, you can keep the party going well into the evening by heading over to Verandan. You have free entry with your wrist band until 23:30, but it is subject to space.
Winners on top of Timmerstugan
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Where's the party at? Timmerstugan of course!
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05
What happened at Red Bull Homerun last year?
Last year, 500 racers defied all sense and manners as they hunted each other down the mountain to try to cross the famous finish line arch first. Although the weather was a a bit gloomy, forcing the start to be held mid-way down, the mountain side was lit up by a colourful myriad of outfits and huge vibes. As always, racers were fast and the fancy dress on point.
What do you want to be when you're older? A ski lift of course!
© Emrik Jansson
Emil Nyberg was the fastest person down the mountain, finishing a goosebump-worthy 0.69 seconds ahead of Atle Wallin in the men's ski category. In the other categories things didn't get quite as heated, with Isabel Sjölin, Hjalle Grönberg and Louise Viklund all taking their wins by a strong margin. As for Best Outfit, it was definitely one to go down in the history books. Marcus Ahlström, Alexander Rydén, Victor Styrman, William Larsson, Elin Arshi, Sara Nyman, Jimmy Bagge and Linnea Johansson pulled it out of the bag dressed up as a ski lift.
See you on April 20th!
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