Höstrusket is a November race in Stockholm run by Marathongruppen, the organisers of the Stockholm Marathon, together with the clubs Hässelby SK and Spårvägens FK. You can choose 10 km, a half marathon or a full marathon, a chance to end the season with a PB or complete a first long race. The course runs through Norra Djurgården, part of the Royal National City Park just a few kilometres from the centre, on forest paths, meadows and old oaks in autumn colours. All of Marathongruppen's surplus goes back into sport, and the mood is warm and intimate despite the late-autumn weather the name ('autumn shiver') promises. Stockholm offers Gamla Stan, the Vasa Museum, Skansen and a cosy fika with cinnamon buns.
An easy run with a local club the day before the race — the best way to shake out the legs and meet the city.