Race infor­ma­tion Göteborgsvarvet

Leave the car at home – Use muscle power, not motor power
It’s finally time again – Göteborgsvarvet will once again fill the streets of Gothenburg with runners and spectators.

Therefore, we ask you to park your car during the Göteborgsvarvet and instead use alternative means of travel on May 17. Together, we can make it easier for each other and for police and emergency staff who may need to get around.

Below you will find information on how to get to Göteborgsvarvet by bus, bicycle or on foot. If you still need to take the car, there is also information about parking areas outside the city with connecting public transport or shuttle buses.

Please remember to allow plenty of time, no matter how you plan to travel to Göteborgsvarvet.

With public transportation
Public transport will be rerouted on Saturday and reinforced before and after Göteborgsvarvet. Information about public transport on May 17 can be found on Västtrafik's website. Plan your journey in the Västtrafik “To Go” app or use the travel planner, which also helps you map out routes for cycling and walking. The app also provides information about which buses/trams are accessible.

You can find Västtrafik’s various ticket options here.

• Getting to the start by public transport:
  The closest stops to the starting line at Margretebergsgatan are Marklandsgatan or Linnéplatsen. Major transport hubs connecting to Marklandsgatan include Korsvägen, Drottningtorget, and Järntorget.
  (Please note that the stop Botaniska Trädgården will be closed on May 17 between 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM.)
  
  

• Getting from the finish line by public transport:
  Travel from Marklandsgatan or Linnéplatsen.
  (Please note that the stop Botaniska Trädgården will be closed on May 17 between 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM.)

With bike

• Styr & Ställ - Easy and cheap rental bike all over the city
  Styr & Ställ are the city’s rental bikes, available at multiple locations around central Gothenburg. To borrow a Styr & Ställ bike, you need to register and purchase a ticket. This can easily be done in the Nextbike app or on the Styr & Ställ website. More information on how to use Styr & Ställ can be found here. (Note, the site is in Swedish)

Please note that the Styr & Ställ stations at Slottsskogspromenaden, Marklandsgatan, and Hagaparken will be closed during Göteborgsvarvet.
Updated information on closed or potentially full stations is available in the app – Nextbike. Download the Nextbike app in the App Store or Google Play.

• Your own bike
  Trafiken.nu helps you plan your bike trip, offering information on bike paths, parking, pumps, and also Styr & Ställ.
  The cycling map shows where you can ride and which pedestrian and bike paths will be closed during the race. Please remember to walk your bike in crowded areas.

Plan your journey carefully and allow plenty of time. Keep in mind that accessibility will be limited and there will be large crowds—please be considerate of pedestrians.

Shuttle bus
Park-and-ride parking is available at Åby Arena. From here, our partner Bergkvarabuss will operate shuttle buses to the start area on May 17, with the first departure at 08:45 AM. The buses are free of charge and clearly marked with Göteborgsvarvet.
Parking is paid according to regular parking regulations.

Please note that the shuttle service runs directly between Åby Arena and the Start/Finish area without any stops along the way—this applies for both directions. The last departure from the finish area back to Åby is at 7:45 PM. Buses depart from a temporary bus stop at Margretebergsmotet. At least one accessible bus will be available.

Read more about the shuttle bus

By car
If you still choose to drive, it’s important to stay updated on traffic diversions, road closures, and available parking options. Expect longer travel times than usual.

In the Trafiken.nu app, you’ll find up-to-date information on traffic disruptions. You can check where the traffic jams are right now and choose the best route for you. For more details about the traffic situation on this day, visit Trafiken.nu (note, the sites is in Swedish). Download the Trafiken.nu app from the App Store or Google Play.

Search for parking options using the city’s regular parking apps.
Map of larger parking areas: Click here (map in swedish).

More information about travel options, traffic diversions and alternative routes:

How to get to the start

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Göteborgsvarvet Expo can be found in Friidrottens Hus, Mikael Ljungbergs väg 10 between May 15-17. A meeting place for training and health.

You and your friends are warmly welcome to visit Göteborgsvarvet Expo on the day that suits you best. Take part of the running world's latest trends among all our fantastic exhibitors, here is everything you might need before the start. This is also where you will find the bib distribution. Free entrance for everyone. Welcome to a world-class experience!

How to get here
The area around Göteborgsvarvet Expo will be heavily restricted for car traffic as a lot of people are expected during the days. Parking facilities directly adjacent to Friidrottens Hus are unfortunately not available.

The best way to get to Göteborgsvarvet Expo is by public transport, cycling or walking.
Read more information about how to get here.

Number bib distribution

We strongly encourage everyone who can to pick up their race bib already on Thursday or Friday. To avoid queues, we also recommend doing so during the daytime.
If you're picking up your Göteborgsvarvet race bib on Saturday, we ask that you follow the assigned time slots to ensure you have enough time to reach the start. You’ll find Saturday’s time slots in the image at the bottom of this page.

Opening hours:
Thursday, May 15: 11 AM - 8.30 PM.
Friday May 16: 10 AM - 9 PM.
Saturday, May 17: 9 AM. - 4.15 PM.

Bags
We kindly ask all visitors to Göteborgsvarvet Expo to avoid bringing a bag if possible. Any bags brought into the Expo may be subject to inspection by security staff. Thank you for your understanding.

Read more and plan your visit to Göteborgsvarvet Expo (site is in Swedish).

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The Course
A half marathon of 21 km where you’ll pass through 10 sections along the streets of Gothenburg. View the course map in a larger format or read more about the course and its sections, click here.

Timing
Timing is done electronically, and "net time" applies — meaning your time is recorded from when you cross the start line to when you cross the finish line (this does not apply to the elite start group). So there's no need to crowd at the starting line for a good position. Your timing chip is attached to the back of your bib when it is handed out.

Keep to the right
If you prefer to take it a bit easier during the race, keep to the right — this helps us keep the left side of the course as a passing lane.
Please note that wheelchair participants are taking part in Göteborgsvarvet and may reach high speeds on downhill sections.

Show care and respect for your fellow runners – together we create a positive experience for everyone.

Dropping out of the race and time limit
If you are forced to drop out of the race, transportation buses are available from the hydration stations to transport you back to the start and finish area. You must pass Frihamnspiren by 7:50 PM (13.3 km), Packhusplatsen by 6:05 PM (15 km), and Götaplatsen by 6:25 PM (17 km). The finish line closes at 7:10 PM.

Runners who are not expected to make the time limits will be required to leave the course. Transportation back to the finish area will be provided, or you may continue on the pedestrian path. If you choose to continue outside the official race, you do so at your own risk. This is necessary to allow traffic to reopen as scheduled.

Hydration stations
There are 9 hydration stations along the course, 4 of which also offer sports drink. Read more about the contents of the sports drink and where along the course hydration is provided.

Showers along the track
Along the track there are 10 "showers" you can run through to cool off.

Medical services
Medical stations are located next to every hydration station along the course, as well as after the Hisingsbron bridge, in Bältesspännarparken, at Brunnsgatan, and in the start and finish area. Defibrillator, if needed, are also available at the Information Center in the entrance park (between the start and finish).

Music
For maximum motivation during the race, there will be several live bands, DJs, and festive partner stations along the course.
Check out what’s happening at each section along the course.

Toilets
In addition to the start and finish area, toilets are also available at all the aid stations along the course. The toilets are located after the tables with cups.

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Live results via Göteborgsvarvet’s app
If friends/family want to follow your progress they can do so in our app "Göteborgsvarvet" which is available for download in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (android).

The app includes:

• Live results where you can follow your friends by position and time.
• Our latest news
• Participant and visitor information
• Results lists
• Fun selfie filter

Be aware that the app was recently updated for the 2025 race. If you already have the app downloaded then please update according to your devices settings to ensure there will be live updates at intermediate stages and finishes.

When the app is updated, go into the app and click on the “gear” in the top right corner and then click on Timing and News so that they are checked. Then updates will come live for the runners added as Favorites, at intermediate time passes and finishes.

To follow runners; click on "Follow your friends - Results & Favorites" and search for the person you want to follow. For SEK 40 you can follow up to 25 runners at the same time. Click (+) and a runner will be added as a Favorite.

In order for them to be able to follow your exact position during the race, you need to register with your Registration ID + surname in the app at "Start live-tracking - My Race" You also need to start tracking in the app at the start of the race. You can find your Registration ID in the start certificate email.

If a friend wants to follow you and you have not registered your registration ID/started tracking during the race, your friend will see your split times and results live, as well as see the estimated time for the next split stage and estimated position, but not your exact position on the course.

Live results via SMS
Send sms to the number 72700, any of the following codes and start number:

• RGV start number (you get times after the finish). E.g: RGV 1234
• GV start number (reports along the course). E.g: GV 1234
• GV start number TILL mobile number (order to another mobile phone) E.g: GV 1234 TILL 0709123456 Service cost SEK 35 per order and is provided by EST and supported by Telia, Halebop, Tele2, Comviq, Telenor and Tre.

GP live broadcast.
Göteborgs-Posten will broadcast the race live from 12:45 PM to 5:00 PM on May 17. Follow the coverage before, during, and after the Göteborgsvarvet at gp.se/varvet.

GP provides everything you need before, during, and after Göteborgsvarvet. Already now, you can read features, interviews with interesting individuals, and expert insights. During the race, GP will stream over four hours of live TV from all around the city, focusing on both the elite competition and the festive atmosphere. A large photo gallery with hundreds of images from across Gothenburg will also be available for everyone to enjoy.

And if you, as a subscriber, want to see yourself or your loved ones making their way around the 21-kilometer course, there will be three neighborhood cameras and a finish line camera to watch. These cameras will be live during the race and also available to view afterward on gp.se/varvet.

Radio
Enjoy the festivities with the perfect mix of uplifting music on Mix Megapol. We’ll be cheering you on at Sannegårdskajen on Hisingen!

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Runners Zone
Once your cross the finish line you will recieve a hero’s welcome, and the famous Göteborgsvarvet medal will be placed deservedly round you neck. You’ve made it. You completed the 21km course and all your training has been worth it.

Runners Zone inside the Slottsskogsvallen - A place for recovery, snacks, drinks, massage and take a finisher photos in front of our photo wall. Here you can also enjoy the moment, discuss the race with other runners or congratulate each other on a fantastic performance. Map in larger format.

Partners in Runners zone:
Almondy
Vitamin Well
ProPud
Chiquita
Flexmassage
Therabody

Registration 2026!
Inside the Runners Zone, there will be a registration portal for Göteborgsvarvet 2026. If you pass under the portal, you'll receive an offer via email to register for Göteborgsvarvet 2026 for only 649 SEK, our absolute lowest price (regular lowest registration fee 699 SEK until May 31).

Your registration is not binding if you go through the portal. You confirm and pay for the registration via an offer email sent within one day after the race. The offer is valid until May 31, 2025.

Massage
The massage service is free of charge for all runners after the finish line.

After run
Just outside the Runner's zone in the entrance park, you'll find the Göteborgsvarvet food court run by Carotte. Here, Carotte serves both hot and cold food, drinks, coffee, and energizing snacks. Here you can also watch gp.se live broadcast from the course and the finish area. The area is open between 9 AM - 8 PM for both runners and spectators.

Results
Split times and results are updated live and can be found in the link below or in our app - Göteborgsvarvet. You will also receive a results email and sms shortly after the finish line.

Results

Your running photos - Marathonphoto
Your photos directly in your phone.

Here's how it works:
1. Visit Marathonphotos
2. Enter your start number
3. View your photos

Your finisher movie
See yourself run the race! ASICS will send you a link by email with your personalized video shortly after the finish line. By this link you can also search for your video via your bib number and name after the race.

The medal
The 2025 medal returns in its iconic shape, with a round base topped by the silhouette of the Älvsborg Bridge. This year’s design is inspired by the 1980 medal as we celebrate 45 years of Göteborgsvarvet, and the leaf motif from recent years continues to branch out and has taken root in this year’s medal. The medal is designed by jewelry artist Carolina Claesson.

Personalised medal badge (iTAB)
Via My dashboard, log in and go to 'Edit Registration', you can buy a personalised medal badge with your name and your finish time engraved on it to commemorate your achievements and attach it to the medal ribbon for only SEK 125. The last day to order a personal medal badge is 2025-05-31. Your personal medal badge will be sent home by mail in the middle of June. Make sure you have registered your current address details with your registration.

Diploma
Diplomas with your split times can be ordered on My dashboard, log in and go to 'Edit Registration'. The diploma costs SEK 95. The last day to order a diploma is 2025-05-31. Diplomas are sent home by mail in the middle of June. Make sure you have registered your current address details with your registration.

Please note - no bags allowed!
By decision of the Swedish Police Authority, bags are prohibited inside Slottsskogsvallen on May 17. We urge all runners to leave their bags at the bag drop area located at Dalens gravel field. Hydration belts/backpacks worn by runners on the course and into the finish area at Slottsskogsvallen are not included in the bag ban.

If you have family or friends planning to watch the finish inside Slottsskogsvallen, they must leave their bags at home. Exceptions to the bag ban are made for medical reasons and diaper bags. These bags will be subject to inspection on site. Please note that there is no bag drop available for spectators.

Toilets
Available just outside the Runners zone at Slottsskogsvallen, as well as in the Entrance Park.

Showers
Showers are available both near the finish (se map below) and at the shuttle bus station.

• At the finish
  Frölundaborg - For men.
  Slottsskogens ishall - For women and non-binary.
  
  
• At the shuttle bus station
  Friskis och Svettis Åby - For women and men.

NOTE! Bring your own towel and soap/shampoo.

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So much more than just one race.
During Varvet Week, from May 14 to 18, there’s a race for everyone – both kids and adults.

During Varvet Week, between May 14 and 18, there's a race for everyone.

May 14
Stafettvarvet 4 x 3,2 km teamwork i Slottsskogen.

May 15
Göteborgsvarvet Expo opens, May 15th - 17th.

May 15
Specialvarvet 1,4 or 2,4 km in Slottsskogen.

May 17
Göteborgsvarvet 21,1 km.
Cityvarvet 4,3 km, all ages.
Minivarvet 0 - 6 years old.

May 18
Lilla Varvet Largest national youth race 7 - 13 years old.
Minivarvet 0 - 6 years old.

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Your Effort Makes a Difference!
Three important ways you as a runner can support our sustainability efforts:

• Travel by train/public transport to the events

• Sort your waste and dispose of it in the correct bin at designated locations

• Along the course, waste may only be thrown in the white large bags at designated litter zones and/or at water stations

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Göteborgsvarvet is conducted in accordance with the Swedish Athletics Federation's regulations for long-distance races. Each runner participates at their own risk. It is not permitted to move to an earlier start group. However, if you wish to run together with a friend, you are always welcome to move to a later start group. You can do this without contacting us and it will not affect your race result.

You can find our full terms and conditions here: Terms and conditions

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Explore Gothenburg over a weekend and experience the city’s best shopping, accommodations, and restaurants. Get inspired by the city's unique neighborhoods, unwind at a relaxing spa, or enjoy exciting new culinary experiences. In this guide, we've gathered everything you need to know for a wonderful weekend in Gothenburg.

Read more about what you can discover

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Email: info@goteborgsvarvet.se

Our most frequently asked questions: Q&A
Information about all our races: goteborgsvarvet.se

Customer service Varvet week: Opening hours

Follow us on social media!
Instagram @gbgvarvet
Facebook @göteborgsvarvet
LinkedIn @göteborgsvarvet
TikTok @goteborgsvarvet

Share your pictures with other runners by tagging your photos #göteborgsvarvet

Organizer
The race is organized by the Gothenburg Athletics Association. The surplus goes back to the federation's associations and their youth activities, as well as the operation of Friidrottens Hus. Each year Göteborgsvarvet also collects approximately SEK 1 million for our charity partners.

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