Varberg Half Marathon

Sweden flag Varberg, Halland County, Sweden

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Date 16 Oct, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee €23.00 – €27.00
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Varberg Half Marathon

About the event

Embark on the scenic journey of the Varberg Half Marathon through Sweden's coastal gem. This race winds its way through lush residential areas and vibrant green corridors, showcasing extensive stretches within picturesque parks like Påskbergsskogen and Furubergsskogen, as well as urban forests such as Brunnsbergsskogen and Håstensskog. The route also features a captivating coastal segment that takes runners past Apelviken, the iconic Subbe lighthouse, and Kusthotellet. A challenging climb up Hästhagaberget offers breathtaking ocean views before descending back towards the competition center. Both half marathoners (21,097.5 meters) and 11.5 km participants can enjoy mostly paved footpaths and cycleways, along with gravel exercise tracks, ensuring a smooth yet varied terrain experience. The race is meticulously marked and supported by officials at key intersections for safety and guidance.

Races offered

16Oct

11.5 km

Running

Distance
11.5K
Countdown
336 days
Entry fee
€23.00
16Oct

21.1 km

Running

Distance
21.1K
Countdown
336 days
Entry fee
€27.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for October in Varberg.

Temperature7.9° / 12.0°
Feels like3.2° / 8.3°
Sunshine hours5h 38m
Rainfall4.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind18.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity82.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.8)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:47
Sunset18:05

About Varberg

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Varberg is a city in Halland on Sweden's west coast approximately 70 kilometres south of Gothenburg. The municipality, Varbergs kommun, has around 65,000 inhabitants, with half of them in Varberg. Varberg is known for its beaches, crowded at summer with visitors from many parts of Sweden.

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