23 May 2026

The best part of Göteborgsvarvet! 4,3 km along the blue line through alleys and cheering crowds all the way to finish at Slottsskogsvallen.

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Get the athmosphere - in a shorter version!Cityvarvet - 4,3 km!

Do you feel that Göteborgsvarvet’s 21.1 km is a bit too long? Have you just started running? Do you prefer shorter distances at a faster pace? Or do you want to experience the festive atmosphere of Göteborgsvarvet without running a half marathon? Then Cityvarvet - 4,3 km - is perfect for you.

Cityvarvet starts at Götaplatsen, at the top of Gothenburg’s main boulevard, Avenyn, May 23. From there, you follow the blue line along a course lined with cheering crowds, music and motivation stations, and finish with a grand finale inside the iconic Slottsskogsvallen. We recommend that all participants aged 13 and under run together with an adult.

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Race courseFestive run through the city

The Cityvarvet course is 4.3 kilometers long. The race starts at Götaplatsen, in the heart of Gothenburg, where you’ll be greeted by music and entertainment. The route then takes you downhill along Avenyn, onto Vasagatan, along Övre Husargatan, into Slottsskogen, and finishes at the iconic Slottsskogsvallen.

At the same time as the Cityvarvet finish, the Göteborgsvarvet half marathon starts just outside Slottsskogsvallen. To keep you motivated, there will be music along the course, as well as two hydration stations where you can grab a well-earned cup of water or sports drink.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the women’s and men’s categories

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Cityvarvets ArenaStart and finish

As a runner in Cityvarvet, you get to take part in the Runner Zone at the finish line, just like the runners of Göteborgsvarvet. A place for recovery, snacks and drinks. Here you can enjoy the moment and your performance.

Race InfoGood to know before the race

  • Registration

    Registration is open until 12:00 on the day of the race, with reservation that the race may be sold out earlier. The maximum limit for Cityvarvet is 1500 registered participants. All registration are done via the website.

    Price:
    399 SEK until 2026-01-31
    499 SEK from 2026-02-01

  • Start & Event area

    The start takes place at 13:00 at Götaplatsen, Avenyn. Music, warmup exercises and plenty of spectators will be there. The start is shared with men and women of all age groups starting simultaneously. In the finish line area by Slottsskogsvallen there’s food, music and an activity area.

  • Start certificate, Number bib & Bib distribution

    Your race certificate will be emailed to the address you provided during registration about 1 week before the race. The race certificate includes your race number and all the necessary information for the event. You can pick up your race bib Thursday-Saturday, May 21-23, at Göteborgsvarvet Expo in Friidrottens Hus: Thursday 11:00 AM-8:30 PM, Friday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM. Be sure to arrive early and don't forget your race certificate! Remember that the start of Cityvarvet is at Götaplatsen in central Gothenburg, so make sure to pick up your race bib at Friidrottens Hus well in advance of the race start.

  • Changing rooms, Bag drop & Toilets

    In the start area at Götaplatsen, you can leave your bag until 12:30. The bags will be transported to Dalen’s gravel fields, located near the finish area, the same location where Göteborgsvarvet runners collect their belongings after the race. We recommend that you arrive already dressed for the race, no changing rooms are provided in the start area. Toilets are available both in the start and finish areas. Showers are provided in connection to the finish area.

  • Warmup

    Warmup exercises are available at the start and will be led by instructors from STC.

  • Timekeeping

    Time is measured using an electronic chip in the number tag. The official time is the net time; from the start line to the finish line. If you are an amateur, you don't need to crowd at the start.

    Top three men and women will receive prizes based on gross time. Gross time is the start shot to the finish line. The first runner to cross the finish line wins, place yourself far forward at the start for the best conditions. 

  • Competition / Award cermony

    Prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women, based on gross time. Gross time is the start shot to the finish line. The first runner to cross the finish line wins, place yourself far forward at the start for the best conditions.

    The Award ceremony will be inside Slottsskogsvallen, in connection with the finish when the top 3 have crossed the finish line.

  • Medal / Maximum time

    Everyone who completes Cityvarvet will receive a medal.

    Maximum time for Cityvarvet is 50 minutes. You need to cross the finish line no later than 1:50 PM. If runners are still on the course, they may have to interrupt their race when the elite field in Göteborgsvarvet is entering the finish area.

  • Getting Here & Parking

    Please use public transport to get to the start. The best stop for the start is Korsvägen. Search for your route in the Västtrafik app ToGo or on vasttrafik.se. We recommend looking for parking according to regular parking regulations. Note that there will be a lot of people in the city on race day, so make sure to plan your travel in advance.

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