How to Choose Your Starting Group for Midnight Run

When registering for Midnight Run, it is important to choose the starting group that matches your estimated finish time. By running in a group with other runners at a similar pace, you’ll enjoy a smoother flow along the course and an even better race experience. Starting groups fill up quickly, so register early to secure your spot. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis!

Stockholm Starting Groups

Gothenburg Starting Groups

Malmö Starting Groups

Helsinki Starting Groups

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Seeding

If you want to qualify for one of our fastest starting groups, you must provide a previous race result as proof of your expected finish time. The result must demonstrate that you are capable of running within the target time for the starting group.

  • You must provide a link to your result when registering.
  • Please note that the result must have been achieved within 3 years prior to the event.
  • We accept your own running results from apps such as Strava, Garmin and Suunto for starting group 1C (and group 2A in Stockholm).

We review all submitted seeding results and approve them on an ongoing basis. If your result is not approved, we will contact you by email to let you know.

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Arrive in Good Time for Your Start!

To get the most out of the race and help create a great experience for all participants, it is important to arrive at the start area in good time. Please be there at least 20 minutes before your start time. Access to the starting area opens 15 minutes before your start.

We of course recommend arriving even earlier so you can enjoy the atmosphere at Runners Corner and take part in the group warm-up before the race.

Starting in the correct starting group is important for safety, a smooth flow along the course and accurate timekeeping. We therefore ask all participants to respect their assigned start time.

If you are delayed and are on your way to the start after your starting group has already gone, you may, subject to availability, join a later starting group. Of course, we want everyone who has registered to be able to take part in the race! Please note, however, that this will affect your timing and your race experience.

We want everyone to have the best possible, safe and energetic start. So arrive on time and be part of the experience from the beginning, and together we’ll create a great start to Midnight Run!

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