Race information Stafettvarvet

Before the start

Welcome to Stafettvarvet on May 14, 2025!
We’re happy that you’ve chosen to run with us this year and to share in the joy of running. Best of luck, and thank you for supporting local community sports!

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Start and Start Time
The first runner should be inside the start area 20 minutes before the race begins. Each team member runs one lap of the course before handing off to the next runner in the exchange zone. The final team member finishes the race by crossing the finish line.

New for 2025! Start waves are arranged based on “buddy seeding.” This means that those who want to run fast should position themselves at the front. Event staff will help guide runners to fill the different start waves.

The first start group begins at 18:00. Subsequent waves will be released following signals from the officials.

Entry to the start area:
Runners 1 and 2 (Green and Purple) – Entry allowed between 17:00 and 18:00. Runners 3 and 4 (Blue and Yellow) – Entry begins around 18:10 (once all initial runners have started).

Bib colors:
Runner 1: Green bib
Runner 2: Purple bib
Runner 3: Blue bib
Runner 4: Yellow bib

The colored bibs help both runners and staff ensure everyone is in the correct area at the right time. Exchanges take place according to team number, and the different "corrals" in the exchange zone are marked with number signs. Runners should line up in the corral that matches their team’s start number.

Bibs, Baton & Picnic Bag
Each team registered for Stafettvarvet receives one picnic bag. It is collected at the Food Court in the entrance park along with the bibs and relay baton, before the start – between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. The picnic is perfect to enjoy outside the arena area after the race.

The team captain of each team picks up the entire team’s picnic bag, bibs, and relay baton by showing the start certificate, which displays the team’s start number. If you, as team captain, want someone else to pick up the bibs, simply forward the start certificate to your friend.

Information
Customer service will be available in the entrance park from 3:00 PM.

Changing and Bag Storage
We recommend arriving already changed, there are no shower or changing facilities provided. The organizer also does not offer storage for bags or valuables.

Toilets
Toilets are primarily located near Slottsskogsvallen, with a few available by Dalens parking.

Warm-Up
A warm-up session will be held led by STC before the start.

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Get to the start

Use muscle power, not engine power: Leave the car at home
Below you'll find information on how to get to the race. Remember to allow plenty of time!

Public transport
We recommend taking public transport to the start! Choose either the Marklandsgatan or Botaniska Trädgården stop. Plan your route on vasttrafik.se or in the Västtrafik app ToGo.

Car and parking
A limited number of parking spaces are available for an environmental fee of 100 SEK at Dalens gravel parking lot. Payment via Swish. Parking opens at 3:00 PM. If you're driving, be prepared to park further away – so make sure to arrive in good time!

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During the race

Course
The course is 3.2 km. See a large map here.

Number of runners
Four people per team.

Exchange
The exchange takes place inside the arena Slottsskogsvallen, see map at the bottom of the page. The exchange happens by handing over the relay baton over the exchange barrier to a teammate. To make it easier to find your teammate, the changeover barrier is divided into several zones according to start number, look for the zone that matches the team's start number. Runner on leg 4 cross the finish line and discard their relay baton into a designated container.

Keep to the right
All runners follow the same course, which is 3.2 km long. If you prefer to take it a bit easier, keep to the right – together we’ll use the left side of the course as a passing lane.

Timing
The timing starts when you pass the starting gate. The timing chip is in the relay baton, and the time stops when the last runner crosses the finish line. The relay baton is rolled up as instructed. Times are reported both per team member and total for the entire team.

Please take it easy during the exchange. Hold the relay baton at hip height when you pass over the timing mat to ensure accurate timing!

Music and entertainment
Along the course, you’ll run through energetic partner zones and be greeted with enthusiastic cheers. During the final kilometer, you’ll pass through our company villages and the Entrance Park before reaching Slottsskogsvallen for the handover/finish line.

Hydration station
Available at the start and finish area.

Toilets
Toilets are mainly located near Slottsskogsvallen, with a few available at the Dalen's gravel fields.

Medical care
Available at the start and finish area.

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At the finish

Celebrate together with a picnic
When the whole team has crossed the finish line, it's time to celebrate with a picnic. You’ll have it outside the arena, see the designated picnic area marked on the event map below.

Still hungry?
Outside Slottsskogsvallen in Entréparken and across from Dalen’s gravel fields, our catering provider Carotte will be on site offering a limited menu with pizza and some snacks for sale. Beverages will include coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks.

Carotte opening hours:
3 PM–9 PM

Massage
Don't miss that Flexmassage offers free massages to all runners. You'll find Flexmassage outside in the Entrance park next to the information center.

Results
Final times are updated live and can be found here or in our app - Göteborgsvarvet.

Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the fastest team in each category (women's, men's, and mixed). There will also be an award ceremony for the best costume. If you can't be the fastest, you can always be the most stylish!

Maximum time
The finish line closes at 8:00 PM.

Toilets
Toilets are primarily located near Slottsskogsvallen, with a few available at the Dalen's gravel fields.

Shower
There are no shower facilities.

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Göteborgsvarvet’s app

Download Göteborgsvarvet's app and access information both for you as a runner and visitor. The app can be downloaded where apps are available and is called Göteborgsvarvet.

The app includes, among other things:

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

Cost for live results in the app: SEK 40 for 25 runners/relay teams.

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Sustainability

Your contribution makes a difference! Two important points on how you, as a runner, can help us in our sustainability efforts:

- Travel to the event by train/public transport.
- Sort your trash and dispose of it in the correct bins at designated locations.

Thanks to our efforts, we are a certified sustainable event according to the international standard ISO-20121.

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Varvet week

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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Contact

Email: info@goteborgsvarvet.se

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

Customer service Varvet week: Opening hours

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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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Race infor­ma­tion Stafettvarvet