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

Course map:Cityvarvet May 18 2024!

Do you think Göteborgsvarvet´s 21,1 km is a little too far? Are you in the beginning of your running career? Do you rather run really fast on a shorter course? Do you want to experience the great atmosphere around Göteborgsvarvet without having to run a half marathon? Then Cityvarvet might be the perfect choice for you. The race starts at Götaplatsen at the top of Gothenburg's parade street, festive atmosphere is given! The track continues down Avenyn, into Vasagatan, along Övre Husargatan, into Slottsskogen and to the finish line at the classic Slottsskogsvallen. We recommend that runners up to the age of 13 runs together with an adult.

Prize for the three fastest runners in each age group G/B15, G/B17, G/B19, Women and Men.

Registration Cityvarvet

Cityvarvets Arena:Start 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. You can find the map in large format here.

Race Info:Good to know before the race

  • 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 Tag & Tag Distribution

    All registered participants of Cityvarvet can download their Start Certificate on My Pages a week before the race. The Start Certificate will also be sent to the e-mail address provided when registering. In the Start Certificate you will find all the information you need ahead of the event. News and other good-to-know information about Cityvarvet can be found here on the website. You can collect your number tag Thursday-Saturday at Göteborgsvarvet Expo in Friidrottens Hus. Plan ahead and don’t forget your Start Certificate!

  • Changing Clothes, Bag Storage & Toilets

    In the start area at Götaplatsen you can hand in your bags and clothes until 12:30. The bags are then driven to the Preem gas station at Margretebergsvägen where you can collect your belongings after the race. We recommend that you change your clothes before arriving. Toilets are available both at the start and finish area.

  • Warmup

    Group 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.

    For those who want to compete for top 3 in each age group, compete with 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

    For those who want to compete for top 3 in each age group, compete with 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.

    Prize for the three fastest runners in each age group G/B15, G/B17, G/B19, Women and Men. 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 p.m. 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

    Use public transport if possible. The best stop to get to the start area is Korsvägen. Use the Västtrafik ToGo app to find your route, or visit vasttrafik.se. Parking is available in the area, please refer to Parkering Göteborg.

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