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A digital seeding race

Varvetmilen gives you the opportunity to qualify for a better start wave in Göteborgsvarvet 2025.
Digital Varvetmilen is the perfect race for those who want to improve their starting position but are unable to participate in one of our four Varvetmilen cities. Wherever you are in the world, you can join by lacing up your running shoes and running your fastest 10 km.

Registration for Digital Varvetmilen is open until April 22, the day before the final race day.

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Get a better start wave: Seeding system - Göteborgsvarvet

With a result in Varvetmilen 2025, you will automatically be seeded into a better starting wave in Göteborgsvarvet 2025 than if you are unseeded; no additional registration is required.

If you have multiple seeding results, only your best result will be used for seeding.

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To participate in the Digital Varvetmilen, the following is required:

• You need to download the App “Göteborgsvarvet” to your smartphone.
• The app needs GPS and mobile data turned on with sufficent coverage to relay your position and time.
• The app works with (earliest) software version Apple Iphone iOS 16 and Google Android Version 8.

NOTE! It will NOT be possible to submit result from example a running watch. Result in Digitala Varvetmilen are only logged directly in the app.

• Make sure your phone is fully charged. GPS tracking can shorten battery life.
• To improve the quality of the GPS tracking, avoid covering the phone with your body – a good position is to have the phone on your arm.
• The app needs GPS and mobile data turned on with sufficent coverage to relay your position and time.
• Feel free to activate push notifications in the app, you'll receive a notification at 5 km and at 10 km. For Android: Open the app, click on the "bell" icon at the top right of the app. Click on "timing" and "News" so they have a checkmark next to them, followed by "Confirm." For iOS: Click on the "gear icon" at the top right, activate "timing" and "news".
• The app works with (earliest) software version Apple Iphone iOS 16 and Google Android Version 8.
• Pay attention before your race and check if there is any update available for the app.
• If you use Android, make sure that settings for battery optimization are not activated. Detailed information can be read here: https://q.r.mikatiming.com/mtapp-energy/en/
• Please note that GPS receivers do not always measure exactly the same, therefore your watch, your friend´s watch or the app may show something different. The result that is logged in the app is what applies.

Step-by-step: How do I log my race in the app?

1. Download the “Göteborgsvarvet” app in the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Your start certificate for Digital Varvetmilen is sent out about 3-4 days before the first race day. In the start certificate, you´ll find your Registration ID.
3. Navigate to the section “Login & Run - Digital Varvetmilen” and log in with your Registration ID* and last name.
4. You can run Digitala Varvetmilen at any time of day during the race dates, April 13 - April 23.
5. When you are ready, press “Start tracking”. When you have pressed Start, the timer will begin. When clicking on "Start tracking," you may be prompted to enable location services; runners should allow this. When you reach the full distance of 10 km, the timer will automatically stop, and your finish time will be recorded.
6. If you have chosen to enable push notifications in the app, you’ll receive a push notification at 5 km and at 10 km. Instructions on enabling push notifications are available in the "Technical requirements" section above.

*Please note that if you register between April 13 - April 22, the race start certificate will be sent to you shortly after registration. Once it arrives in your inbox, it will take approximately 20 minutes before you can log in to the app with your Registration ID.