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23 - 24
May
2026
The race filled with running, joy, play, and adventure. A 210-meter challenge for the very youngest!
Minivarvet:The race for the youngest
Minivarvet is Sweden's largest children's race and since its start, thousands and thousands again of small children have run Minivarvet. Many kids are satisfied with one lap, while others run the course several times. Minivarvet is charged with running, joy, play and adventure. With this race, we want to encourage an active life from when the children are young.
Minivarvet is for children born in 2020 or later (the year the child turns 6 years old.) Register online today or in the event area at the race day! Together, we create memories for life.
You will find the Minivarvet event area just below Björngårdsvillan in Slottsskogen. See you in 2026, May 23-24!
The course:210 meters in Slottsskogen
The Minivarvet course is approximately 210 meters long, runs on grass, and is marked on both sides to create safety. For the very youngest, Minivarvet is their first big adventure. Of course, it is allowed for you as a parent to run alongside them, if you can keep up with their pace.
Registration for Minivarvet also includes Minivarvet Trail – an early adventure for the youngest participants, where they take on a slightly more hilly course in the family area. Our mini sprinters can run as many laps as their legs will carry them on both courses.
Get ready for fun:Family area
A warm welcome to Göteborgsvarvet’s family area on 23 - 24 May. Here it is packed with fun, running joy, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Yes, you heard it right - there is a plenty of everything! And thats not all, you will also get to meet someone who has been eagerly waiting to see you: our very own running troll, Varva! Varva will make sure you have a memorable day and cheer you on all the way to the finish line.
Race Info:Good to know before the start
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Registration & Start Certificate
Register on our website for 100 SEK until May 22. You can also register your child on-site at the Family Area at “Information and Registration” for 125 SEK on May 23–24. If you have pre-registered your child online, make sure to bring the start certificate sent to your email one week before the race and show it at “Information and Registration.” The registration is valid for participation on one of the two days - you decide which day suits you best.
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Start & Event Area
The start and finish line are located in Slottsskogen near Björngårdsvillan. Minivarvet starts will take place continuously between 10 AM and 4 PM on May 23–24. Your registration is valid for participation on one of the days - you choose which day you would like to attend.
Next to the start and finish area, you’ll find the Göteborgsvarvet Family Area, filled with fun and activities for all children. -
T-shirt
All children who participate get a t-shirt. The t-shirt also functions as a number tag. It can be picked up during on-site registration or when showing your registration confirmation at “Information and Registration” if you have pre-registered your child.
We have 8,000 t-shirts available—first come, first served.
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Minivarvet & Minivarvet Trail
If your child Is pre-registered please show your registration confirmation and pick up the t-shirt at “Information and Registration” (see the map further up the page). For on-site registration, both the registration and t-shirt pickup take place in the same area.
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Medal
All children who participate receive a medal.
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Toilets & Location room
Toilets and location room are available in the area. See the map further up on the page.
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Getting Here & Parking
We recommend using public transport to reach the start area. The closest stops are Linnéplatsen and Marklandsgatan.
Note that the Botaniska Trädgården stop is closed May 23, it´s open May 24 but not suitable if you're bringing a stroller. Plan your trip using Västtrafik’s ToGo app or at www.vasttrafik.se. Limited parking will be available on May 24 at Dalens gravel fields for a 100 SEK environmental fee, payable via Swish. No parking is available on Dalen gravel fields on May 23.
Run kids run!:Pictures from Minivarvet 2025
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