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Midnattsloppet Göteborg

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Midnattsloppet Göteborg race photo
Midnattsloppet Göteborg race photo
Göteborg
SE
Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden · CC BY 2.0Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0Liberaler Humanist, CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 314 days
Aug 21, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Göteborg · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
SEK 699From the 2026 edition
2027Date Aug 21, 2027 · Entry Nov 1, 2026 ~
2026
2026Date Sep 5, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Midnattsloppet Göteborg race photo
Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden · CC BY 2.0
Midnattsloppet Göteborg race photo
Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
Midnattsloppet Göteborg race photo
Liberaler Humanist, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Midnattsloppet Göteborg — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a night race held in Gothenburg on September 5, 2026.

Runners can choose between 5km and 10km, and there are also team and corporate divisions.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Midnattsloppet Göteborg runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

midnattsloppet · Full recap

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Midnattsloppet Göteborg — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Midnattsloppet Göteborg course map and elevation

Your 10km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 21:00
START · FINISH

Gustaf Adolfs Torg

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The 10km course consists of two laps around Avenyn in central Gothenburg, with the start and finish at Gustaf Adolfs Torg.

Course includes a section passing through the underground parking of Ullevi Stadium and inside the Svenska Mässan exhibition center,

moving between outdoors and indoors, above and below buildings.

Given the nighttime nature of the event, lighting and live music are placed throughout course.

Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (63°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Midnattsloppet Göteborg race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startKungsportsplatsen (tram
  • Transit cardGoteborg's transit operator is Vasttrafik; buy tickets in the Vastrafik To Go app (credit card or Swish) or…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Kungsportsplatsen (tram/bus stop)

Start is at Kungsportsplatsen in central Göteborg, near Avenyn (the main avenue), for the 10 km (21:00 start) and 5 km (22:24 start) races. Kungsportsplatsen is a central Göteborg square that is a stop for multiple Västtrafik tram lines (3, 4, 5, 7, 10) and bus lines.

No shuttle required.

Map

Getting to the finish

Kungsportsplatsen (tram/bus stop)

Finish line is also in the Kungsportsplatsen/Avenyn area of central Göteborg.

Map

Start shuttle

None needed — the venue is itself a major public transit hub.

Transit card

Goteborg's transit operator is Vasttrafik; buy tickets in the Vastrafik To Go app (credit card or Swish) or tap a contactless Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay directly on readers in zone A. A single tap-to-pay ride costs 38 SEK and is valid 90 minutes; a day ticket is about 125 SEK via the app.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Midnattsloppet Gothenburg is a night run held from evening into the night, so bringing reflective clothing or personal lighting helps with safety.

Runners can choose either 5km or 10km, and besides individual entries, team and corporate divisions are also offered.

Registration is done at the official website, midnattsloppet.com.

Early September in Gothenburg is early autumn, when evening temperatures turn chilly, so it's a good idea to bring a light jacket.

Times are local to Göteborg. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Midnattsloppet Göteborg start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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What to see in Göteborg after the race

Seeing Göteborg with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Göteborg.

Total cost and budget for Midnattsloppet Göteborg

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Midnattsloppet Göteborg

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Göteborg runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Midnattsloppet Göteborg

FAQ
When does Midnattsloppet Göteborg 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, August 21, 2027 in Göteborg, Sweden.

How much is the Midnattsloppet Göteborg 2027 entry fee?

From SEK 699, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does Midnattsloppet Göteborg 2027 offer?

10K · 5K.

What time does Midnattsloppet Göteborg 2027 start?

The race starts at 21:00.

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