21.0975 km
Distance
110 m
Elevation Gain
2:10:00
Average Finish Time
43,000
Total Finishers
1980
Established
Hilly
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Course & Elevation
A loop course through Gothenburg, passing the harbor, Slottsskogen park, the Älvsborg Bridge, and the charming Haga district. Hilly with some tough climbs, especially in the second half.
Surface: road Profile: Hilly
🌤️ Weather
Temperature 14°C
Humidity 60%
Rain Chance 30%
Late spring in western Sweden. Mild and often sunny, typically 10–18°C. Can be windy near the harbor.
🏆 Course Record
1:01:55
Leonard Komon (2013)
Registration
Registration Opens October
Registration Closes April
Entry Cost 750–900 SEK
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ Göteborgsvarvet is the world's largest half marathon by registered runners, with 64,000 entries.
- ▸ The race is so popular in Sweden that it's a cultural phenomenon — entire families train for it.
- ▸ Runners cross the Älvsborg Bridge at the halfway point with panoramic views of the Gothenburg archipelago.
- ▸ The post-race party at Slottsskogen park is one of the biggest celebrations in Swedish running.
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