Registration and pricing
Race description
Gotaleden Relay & Ultra is a brand-new running and relay event taking place on 9 May 2026. Four races are offered along the scenic Gotaleden trail between Gothenburg and Alingsås: individual distances (35 km and 75 km) and team relays (35/75 km), with stages ranging from approximately 4.5 to 12 km. The races feature varied terrain and beautiful scenery, and the finish at Nolhaga Park will be celebrated with an awards ceremony, food trucks, showers and an After Run. The event is aimed at everyone from recreational runners to experienced ultrarunners.
Highlights
- The course follows the Gotaleden trail between Gothenburg and Alingsås, with beautiful scenery and historic industrial environments
- Varied terrain: trails, gravel and asphalt
- The ultramarathon has substantial total elevation gain (approx. 1,403 m) and reaches a high point of ~185 m above sea level
Additional information
Age limits: Relay (35/75) from age 14; Ultra 75 and Sprint 35 from age 17. Relay 75 consists of 9 stages (2–9 people per team), with stages of 4.5–12 km; Relay 35 has 4 stages (2–4 people). Ultra 75: 75 km, asphalt/gravel/trail terrain, 16 aid stations and a food station in Floda; Sprint 35: 35 km, 7 aid stations. Stage start points are located near public transport, and the organizer offers the option to book a bus to the start when registering. The finish at Nolhaga Park offers an awards ceremony, food, showers and an After Run. The races start in Gothenburg (Valhalla IP) and, for the sprint, in Floda (Garveriet), with different start points along the Gotaleden. After the finish, runners can enjoy a finish-line celebration and After Run, as well as a training weekend at Öijared Resort in March 2026 ahead of race weekend.