Göteborgsvarvet

Register is closed: Göteborgsvarvet 2025
Göteborgsvarvet is back May 17th 2025! Welcome to the world´s largest half marathon with a race course throughout the streets of Gothenburg. 2025 also marks the 45th anniversary of the Göteborgsvarvet, which we will of course celebrate with a colorful 80s theme!

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Your start wave: Seeding system
Like most major marathons around the world, we uses a seeding system to stagger the start. Which wave a runner is placed in is determined by various factors.

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Qualify to a wave in your pace: Varvetmilen - Qualify for a better start wave
Run your fastest 10K race in Varvetmilen and take the chance to advance to a wave that holds your pace at Göteborgsvarvet! There is also a Digital Varvetmilen, so even if you are far from Sweden you´ll have the chance to qualify to a better wave.

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The 45th anniversary:We're celebrating 45 years with an 80s theme!

Since its inception in 1980, the Göteborgsvarvet has grown from 1,800 participants to become the world's largest half-marathon, with tens of thousands of runners from all over the world participating each year. During the 2025 edition, the joyful atmosphere will be raised even further with a consistent 80s theme. Participants and spectators can expect music from the biggest hits of the 80s, neon-shiny decor and nostalgic flashbacks to a time when running fashion was characterized by colorful tracksuits and headbands.

Gothenburg from the race course

The course will take you through Gothenburg's best parts. The route passes two bridges with an amazing view over the archipelago and the harbour of Gothenburg. You will run along the city's parade street "Avenyn" and finish the race at the historical Slottsskogsvallen arena!

Did we mention the 50 music stations along the track that will keep you energized throughout the race? Or the runner's zone at the end of the race with some well-deserved treats? And that is just part of the activities waiting for you in Gothenburg.

Race course The city

Longing for May 2025!

Be prepared: Race information
Be well-prepared for your start, plan your journey, pick up your bib, and much more.

Here you will find all the necessary information before, during, and after the start!

Race information
Add-ons Göteborgsvarvet: Make the experience extra memorable
Order a personalized medal badge and/or a certificate. You can make the addition when you register for Göteborgsvarvet or on My race - dashboard - edit registration if you are already registered. Last day to order is 2025-05-30. The add-ons will be sent sent home by mail about a month after the race. Check that your address details are correct on your registration and update them if necessary.

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Race course:Follow the blue line

As a participant in Göteborgsvarvet, you pass many beautiful places during your journey along the track. The race is also spiced up with an audience of over 200,000 people, 50 music stations and many other activities along the way!

Sustainability:A certified sustainable race

Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon aims to be at the forefront in protecting the environment and working towards a more sustainable event. Thanks to our hard work and efforts we are ISO 20121 certified.