Information for participants

This page may be updated with more details leading up to the event. 

Latest update: June 2nd 2026

Before the race

Start date:

May 8, 2027

Classes:

Ultra 75 km (Men / Women)
Relay 75 km (Men / Women / Mixed non-competition / Mixed competition*)
Sprint 35 km (Men / Women)
Relay 35 km (Men / Women / Mixed non-competition / Mixed competition*)

*For mixed competition, at least half of the stages must be run by women

Start times:

Valhalla IP, Gothenburg
Ultra 75 km: 07:00
Relay 75 km: 08:00
Garveriet, Floda
Sprint & Relay 35 km: 12:00

Finish line: Nolhaga Slott in Nolhagaparken, Alingsås

Buses to the start:

Bus tickets can only be purchased in advance via registration. For instructions on how to add a bus ticket to an existing registration, read here.

Departure times:

  • Alingsås, Nolhaga Parkbad – 05:00
  • Floda C, bus station – approx. 05:20
  • Lerum C, bus station – approx. 05:35

Arrival: Valhalla IP – approx. 06:00

Pick-up of race bibs & wristbands:

You will receive an email and a text message with your start number. Please have either the text message/email ready to show when collecting your number bib. If you are collecting a number bib for another participant, you will need to be able to show either the text message/email that that participant has received.

Pick-up time and place:
More information to come.

Race bibs and wristbands for relay teams are picked up for the entire team at once, not separately.

Bag drop-off:

Luggage tags: Luggage tags will be distributed to Sprint 35/Ultra 75 participants in the start envelopes. You do not need to bring your own.

Ultra 75 km: Each participant can submit a maximum of 1 shoe bag and 1 bag at the start at Valhalla IP which will be transported further.

  • The shoe bag will be transported to the stage station in Floda. A shoe bag of a maximum of 30 liters is allowed. It is important that the shoe bag is clearly marked with the intended luggage tag for “Floda” (read above). The participant will have access to the shoe bag again in Floda, then it will be transported further to Alingsås.
  • The bag will be transported directly to the finish in Alingsås. Use a small bag for changing clothes, towel etc. It is important that the shoe bag is clearly marked with the intended luggage tag for “Alingsås” (read above).
  • Make sure to use a waterproof shoe bag/bag or pack your things waterproof in the shoe bag/bag. These will be located outdoors in Floda and Alingsås.

Sprint 35 km: Each participant can leave 1 bag at the start in Floda which will be transported to the finish in Alingsås. Use a small bag for changing clothes, towel etc. It is important that the shoe bag is clearly marked with the intended luggage tag for “Alingsås” (read above). Make sure to use a waterproof bag or pack your things waterproof in the bag. The bag will be outside in Alingsås.

Relay 35/75 km: No bag drop-off is offered for the relay classes. We suggest that your outerwear be left with the person who passed you the baton.

Warm-up:

The Tannery Club is responsible for the warm-up at the start at Valhalla IP and in Floda

Trial runs:

We are arranging three trial runs that together cover the distance from Gothenburg to Alingsås. See our events on Facebook for more information about each trial run in the future. 

Training weekend:

More information to come. 

 

Compensate your travel for the climate

Gotaleden Stafett & Ultra is collaborating with TrailCred to offset the race’s climate impact.

You can read more about how you can get involved and contribute on the Sustainability page.

During the race

General information:

Participation is at your own risk. Be careful at the intersections along the course. Flag guards will facilitate your crossing.

We do not leave any trash on the course! All trash must be taken with you and thrown away at the stage stations or at the finish line in the designated place.

Support is only allowed at the stage stations. Support is not allowed along the course in general. Pacers are not allowed.

The course:

The course will follow the Gotaleden route with orange ribbons and blue metal signs. Flaggers will be stationed along the course to clarify the running direction.

NOTE: The course does not follow the Gotaleden stretch between Norsesund and Västra Bodarna. Make sure to follow the race’s cutouts and markings.

For those of you who have the opportunity, download the GPX file for your stretch to your mobile and/or GPS watch. The GPX files can be found under the respective distance or stage under “Races”.
Stage stations and transition zones:

Each stage ends with a stage station that is divided into two different pens (“corridors”):

“Pass through”: A pen for those who are going to run further. Either as a single runner or as a relay runner who will switch at a later stage station. This pen is marked “Pass through”.

“Change”: A pen for the relay runner who is going to switch to a teammate in the transition zone. This corridor is marked “Change”.

For example, if you as a relay runner are going to run several stages, then you run in the corridor “Pass through” in the stage stations until the stage station where you will change to your teammate, then you run in the “Change” corridor.

As another example, if you are a solo runner in either the Ultra 75 km or Sprint 35 km, then you run in the “Pass through” corridor in all stage stations. All the way to the finish line!


The icons for “Change” and “Pass through”, that will be on signage during the race.

Relay

Each relay team receives a wristband with a timing chip that functions as a baton along with their number tags. In each change zone, the relay runner hands over the wristband to their teammate who runs on to the next stage station.

It is important that the teammate who has finished their run leaves the change zone as quickly as possible to make room for other teams to change.

IMPORTANT: Relay wristbands with chips must be returned at the finish line after the race.


Relay wristband

Hydration and energy

Water & sports drinks will be available at all stage stations and after the change zones. There will also be water & sports drinks between the stage stations, approximately in the middle of each stage. So, on average, there is hydration every 5 km. Look at the map at the below on this page to get a good overview. Make sure to reuse the mug you take at a stopover instead of taking a new mug if you want to drink more.

The sports drink offered is Umara’s “U Sport” Lemon and is mixed according to 90 grams of carbohydrates per liter.

If you run in the “Pass through” corridor (read above) and are going on to the next stage station, then in addition to water & sports drink, you will find more energy before you leave the stage station: chips, Coca-Cola, candy, bits of banana, bits of pickle.

At the stage station Floda (40 km after the start) there will be light food for the Ultra 75 km runners. You can choose pasta pesto and/or roasted potatoes with salt flakes.

At the finish in Nolhagaparken (Alingsås) food will be served to the Ultra 75 km and Sprint 35 km runners.

Race bib:

he race bib is mandatory for all runners and must be worn clearly visible on the chest or leg (front of thigh). The tag must be clearly visible from the front.

Cut-off time:

Last cut-off in Västra Bodarna (start of stage 9) is 18:30

Equipment:

Ultra 75km – Mandatory equipment:

  • Liquid container of at least 0.5L (bottle/pouch)
  • Your own mug of at least 0.15L
  • Mobile phone with sufficient battery life for the entire race

Ultra 75km – Recommended equipment:

  • Liquid container of at least 1L (bottle/pouch)
  • Your own energy (sports drink, gels, bars etc)
  • GPX file in mobile and/or GPS watch (read under “The Course” above)
  • Shell jacket
  • Rescue blanket
  • Elastic wrap

Other participants – Recommended equipment:

  • Liquid container of at least 0.5L (bottle/pouch)
  • Your own mug of at least 0.15L
  • GPX file in mobile and/or GPS watch (read under “The Course” above)
  • Mobile phone with sufficient battery life for the entire race

Poles are allowed to be used during the race. If a runner chooses to use poles, the runner must carry the poles with them throughout the race. From start to finish. The runner is therefore not allowed to put the poles in the bag that the race transports, neither at the start nor at the stage station in Floda (for Ultra 75 km).

Discontinued race or injury:

Should the accident occur and you need to discontinue the race, then the best solution is if you can get to the nearest stage station and notify one of our officials that you are discontinuing the race. You are then responsible for getting away from there using your own transport or public transport.

The officials at the stage stations can assist with minor injuries and first aid. If you are unable to get to a stage station, the organizers cannot guarantee assistance or help with transport. However, it is important that you notify the race organizer that you have discontinued.

If you discontinue the race and do not notify the race organizer, the organizer needs to ensure that you are taken care of. Any costs for searching will be charged to the runner.

If you as a participant catch up with a runner with serious problems, it is mandatory to help if they need help.

In the event of a serious injury or accident, call 112!

After the race

Finish area:

The finish area in Nolhagaparken (Alingsås) will have a party atmosphere with a DJ, food & drinks, etc. There is also the opportunity to meet our partners there.

Medal & goodie bag:

All participants who finish a relay leg or run across the finish line in Nolhagaparken after completing the race will receive a medal and a goodie bag.

Relay runners who have run other stages will receive their medal and goodie bag at their stage finish.

Shower & changing room:

Available free of charge in Nolhagahallen next to the finish area. Signage will show the way on site.

Remember to take off any wet and muddy shoes before entering the changing room.

Prizes and award ceremony

Everyone who comes in 1st-3rd place in their respective competition class will win great prizes.

You can also win with your race bib number. Everyone who finishes also has the chance to win with their number.

The award ceremony will take place continuously on the stage in the finish area as soon as the first 3 in each class have finished.

Photography

In the finish area we have set up a large backdrop, where each participant and each team is invited to be photographed. We have a photographer from Marathon Photos on site, but you can also choose to take your own photos here.

During the race, Marathon Photos will also be on site with photographers along the entire course. You can then order the photos on the Marathon Photos website.

Results:

Live results will be available via EQ Timing. A link to this will posted when the day of the race is getting close.