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23
May
2027
A running challenge for children between 7 and 13 years old. The same spectacular start and finish as Göteborgsvarvet!
Lilla Varvet - May 23, 2027:Getting the next generation moving
Welcome to Lilla Varvet in Gothenburg on 23 May 2027! A true running celebration for everyone aged 7 to 13! Challenge yourself, run with your friends and have fun along the way.
Every year, around 5,000 children and young people take part in Lilla Varvet, making it one of Sweden’s largest running events for young people. But the running celebration doesn’t end at the finish line. Together with our partners, we fill the area with fun and exciting activities to make the day even more memorable.
Course map:Race course - Lilla Varvet
Lilla Varvet has two courses. If you are aged 7–10 (born 2017–2020), you will run 1.1 km, while those aged 11–13 (born 2014–2016) will run 2.4 km.
Both courses start at Margretebergsgatan and are mostly on asphalt, taking you through Slottsskogen with plenty of cheers and encouragement along the way. There is also a water station along the longer course.
Finally, the spectacular finish awaits inside the iconic Slottsskogsvallen, just like in Göteborgsvarvet.
To switch between the courses, click the arrow at the top of the map next to Lilla Varvet – 2.4 km/1.1 km.
Race day:Start waves and start times
Lilla Varvet has several starting waves based on age and course, with girls and boys starting together. The first start is at 11:00 and the final start is at approximately 13:10. Your child’s exact starting wave and start time can be found in the start certificate, which will be sent by email approximately one week before the race.
Race bibs are collected at Göteborgsvarvet Expo in Friidrottens Hus. We recommend collecting the race bib on Thursday or Friday during race weekend to avoid queues. If you collect it on Sunday, please arrive well before the start.
Plan your visit in advance using our interactive arena map for a smoother race day.
Interactive arena map
The starting wave map, including start times for each age group, will be updated in spring 2027.
Group registration:Register a sports team or school class
If you are a group from a sports team or school class, you can register as a group and manage the group yourselves.
Group registrations are paid by invoice.
Experience Running Party
Lilla Varvet is a true running celebration through Slottsskogen, filled with a great atmosphere and plenty of encouragement. Whether you’re going all out or taking it at your own pace, the most important thing is to have fun!
Encouragement along the race Cheers
There will be plenty of cheers and encouragement from the crowd along the course. And as you get closer to the finish line, the cheering gets louder, giving you an extra boost of energy all the way to the finish!
Celebrate your run A cool medal
When you cross the finish line, a well-deserved medal will of course be waiting for you!
Together with friends! Community
Run together, cheer each other on and share the joy of running with both old and new friends!
Activate siblings and parents A day for the whole family
Bring the whole family along to the running celebration! In the Family area in the heart of Slottsskogen, there are fun activities for all ages. It’s a great place to spend time together, have fun and get active as a family.
Same experience as Göteborgsvarvet A spectacular finish
Lilla Varvet has the same spectacular finish as Göteborgsvarvet! For the final stretch, you run into the iconic Slottsskogsvallen, with plenty of spectators in the stands cheering you all the way to the finish line.
Sponsor Village Fun partner activities
In the entrance park, between the start and finish areas, you’ll find fun activities for the whole family together with our partners.
100% joy!:RackarAlex in the start area!
After several years of bringing joy and laughter to TV, Alex has become a firm favourite with generations of children, young people and families. With his acrobatic skills and spectacular flips, he has also become a familiar face when it comes to inspiring young people to get active.
In recent years, Alex has been a big hit in the Lilla Varvet start area. With his infectious energy, he has encouraged participants before the start, cheered them on and, of course, treated the crowd to a flip or two.
Whether Alex will return to the start area for Lilla Varvet 2027 remains to be seen!
Inspiration from Instagram
Get ready for fun:Göteborgsvarvet Family area
A warm welcome to the Göteborgsvarvet Family area on 22–23 May! The area is packed with fun, the joy of running, activities and entertainment for the whole family.
You’ll also get to meet someone who has been looking forward to seeing you. Our very own running troll, Varva, will be there to make the day extra memorable and cheer you on all the way to the finish line.
Race Info:Good to know before the race
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Registration
Registration is open until 10:45 on race day, unless the race sells out earlier. Registration is only available via the website.
Registration fee:
SEK 199 until 31 January 2027
SEK 259 from 1 February 2027 -
Start certificate
The start certificate will be sent approximately one week before the race to the email address provided during registration. It contains all the information you need for the race.
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Bib distribution
Your race bib can be collected at Göteborgsvarvet Expo in Friidrottens Hus on 20–23 May. Please arrive in good time and remember to bring your start certificate!
Thursday 20 May: 11:00–20:00
Friday 21 May: 10:00–21:00
Saturday 22 May: 09:30–15:30
Sunday 23 May: 09:00–13:00 -
Start & event area
The start is at Margretebergsgatan and the finish is inside Slottsskogsvallen. The first start is at 11:00.
In the Entrance qark, between the start and finish areas, you’ll find fun activities.
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Timing
The timing chip is located on the back of your race bib. Net time is used in all categories except Boys/Girls 13, where gross time applies.
Net timing starts when you cross the start mat, while gross timing starts at the starting gun. In both cases, timing stops when you cross the finish line.
Do not fold your race bib. It must be clearly visible on your stomach or chest. All finishers receive an official time.
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Getting Here
We recommend travelling to the start by public transport. The nearest stops are Marklandsgatan and Botaniska Trädgården. Plan your journey at vasttrafik.se or using the Västtrafik To Go app.
Car access around the event area will be heavily restricted, and there is no parking available near the event area. Margretebergsgatan and Slottsskogen will be completely closed to traffic.
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Changing facilities, bag drop & toilets
We recommend arriving changed and ready for the race, as there are no shower or changing facilities available. The organiser does not provide bag drop.
Toilets are available near the start and finish areas.
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Meeting point & parent contact details
We recommend meeting your child at the designated meeting point after the finish, where all runners are directed after crossing the finish line. See the map for its location.
Please write a parent’s name and phone number on the back of the race bib or directly on your child’s arm.
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Warm-up
Warm-up will take place at the start, led by instructors from STC.
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Medal
All finishers receive a medal.
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Certificate
Everyone who takes part in Lilla Varvet will be able to download a digital certificate here after the race.
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Prize ceremony
Prizes are awarded to the three fastest runners in the Girls 13 and Boys 13 categories.
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Customer service
Customer service will be available at the Information centre in the entrance park from 10:00 to 13:30 on race day.
You can also find customer service at Göteborgsvarvet Expo during the following hours:
Thursday 20 May: 11:00–20:00
Friday 21 May: 10:00–21:00
Saturday 22 May: 09:30–15:30
Sunday 23 May: 09:00–13:00
Sweden's largest running event for children and young people up to 13 years:Pictures from Lilla Varvet 2026
Main partners
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