Göteborgsvarvet

Göteborgsvarvet 2026!
Registration for Göteborgsvarvet 2026 opens at 1:00 PM on May 17, 2025.
The world´s largest half marathon with a race course throughout the streets of Gothenburg.

Take the chance to secure your spot in next year’s race now! Next year's race will take place on May 23.

Register here
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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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

Longing for May 2026!

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

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!

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Buy your own Göteborgsvarvet poster
With a new design, we are proud to once again offer the opportunity to purchase a beautiful Göteborgsvarvet-inspired poster, created by artist Rebecka Ericsson! Featuring iconic landmarks such as Hisingsbron, Karlatornet, Ullevi, and Skansen Kronan, Rebecka captures Gothenburg’s authentic charm in every detail.

The poster will be available at Göteborgsvarvet Expo and via RKE Design’s webshop, in two versions – with or without name/result.

To the webshop
Entertainment along the course
Göteborgsvarvet offers lots of music and experiences along the track. There are about 50 music venues in a mix of rock, big bands, DJs, blues and of course cover bands.

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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.

Get ready for fun: Family area
Welcome to Göteborgsvarvet’s family area on 17 - 18 May 2025. Here it is packed with fun, running joy, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Yes, you hear. There is a lot of everything here. Not only that, you get to meet someone who has longed to meet you. Our very own running troll Varva, who will make sure you have a memorable day and cheer you on all the way to the finish line.

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So much more than one race: Varvet week
We arrange a wide variety of races during the week of Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon. Races for both big and small, ranging from 250 meters to 21 km. Read about which race suits you best.
Varvet week