Run your best mile at home!

Get ready for 10 km and join us in the Digital Varvetmilen at any location between run May 1 - May 5. Your result is the basis for seeding for the Göteborgsvarvet 2024.

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  • A seeding race

    The Varvetmilen gives you the opportunity to qualify for a better starting group in the Göteborgsvarvet 2024. The digital Varvetmilen is the perfect race for those who want to improve their starting position but cannot participate in any of our five Varvetmilen cities. No matter where in the world you are, you can participate by lacing up your running shoes and running your fastest 10 km race.

  • Göteborgsvarvet starting groups Seeding rules

    In the Göteborgsvarvet, the participants start in a large number of start groups. What determines which starting group a runner ends up in is described in the seeding rules.

    With a result in the Varvetmilen, you are automatically seeded into a better starting group in Göteborgsvarvet 2023 than if you are unseeded, no other registration is required. You can already see which preliminary starting group a certain result qualifies you for.
    If you have several seeding results, it is always the best result that you are seeded with.

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  • Start

    Date: May 1st - May 5th.

    Location: Run the Digital Varvetmilen wherever you are, anywhere in the world.

    Time: Choose any starting time once within the above dates.

    Registration fee: 195 SEK.

  • Timing

    Initiate the timing for the Digital Varvetmilen by pressing "Start tracking." Once you've initiated the start, the timer begins. When initiating tracking, you may be prompted to enable location services. As a runner, you should then click to allow it. Once you've completed the full distance of 10 km, the timing will automatically stop, and you'll receive your finishing time.

  • Starting certificate

    You will receive your race bib via email 3-4 days before the event. Your Registration ID, found in your race bib, should be entered into the app. Before registering: Review the "Before registering" section above to understand the technical requirements for participating in the Digital Varvetmilen. Before starting: Download the "Göteborgsvarvet" app. Go to the section "Login & run - Digital Varvetmilen" in the app and log in with your Registration ID and last name.

    NOTE: Do not use the "Göteborgsvarvet Virtual" app.

  • Result

    You will see your result in the app after completing the race. Subsequently, you will be seeded with your result from the Digital Varvetmilen to the Gothenburg Half Marathon 2024 when the results are published on the website. If you have multiple seeding results, you will be seeded with the best one.

  • Support

    Customer service staffs the email over the weekend if you need support.

    Email: info@goteborgsvarvet.se

  • Good to know Before your registration

    To participate in the Digital Varvetmilen, the following is required:

    • You need to download the App “Göteborgsvarvet” to your smartphone.
    • The app needs GPS and mobile data turned on with sufficent coverage to relay your position and time.
    • The app works with (earliest) software version Apple Iphone iOS 13 and Google Android Version 7.

    NOTE! It will NOT be possible to submit result from example a running watch. Result in the Digital Varvetmilen are only logged directly in the app.

  • Participate digitally Technical conditions

    • Make sure your phone is fully charged. GPS tracking can shorten battery life.
    • To improve the quality of the GPS tracking, avoid covering the phone with your body – a good position is to have the phone on your arm.
    • The app needs GPS and mobile data turned on with sufficent coverage to relay your position and time.
    • The app works with (earliest) software version Apple Iphone iOS 13 and Google Android Version 7.
    • Pay attention before your race and check if there is any update available for the app.
    • If you use Android, make sure that settings for battery optimization are not activated. Detailed information can be read here: https://q.r.mikatiming.com/mtapp-energy/en/
    • Please note that GPS receivers do not always measure exactly the same, therefore your watch, your friend´s watch or the app may show something different. The result that is logged in the app is what applies.

  • Step-by-step How do I log my race in the app?

    1. Download the “Göteborgsvarvet” app in the App Store or Google Play Store. Note! Not the app “Göteborgsvarvet - Virtual”
    2. Your start certificate for Digital Varvetmilen is sent out about 3-4 days before the first race day. The start certificate contains your Registration ID.
    3. Go to “My Race” section and log in with your Registration ID and last name.
    4. When you are ready, press “Start tracking”. When you have pressed start, time rolls on. When you have reached the full distans , you get your finish time (then you can stop the tracking).


Organizer

Digitala Varvetmilen is organized by the Gothenburg Athletics Association.

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