VÄTTERNRUNDAN · TIME AND PACE
How long does Vätternrundan take?
Most riders take between 9 and 13 hours for Vätternrundan’s 315 km, stops included. Your time comes down to average speed and how long you stand still: sub 10 needs 31.5 km/h on average, or about 33 km/h while rolling.
UPDATED 1 NOVEMBER 2026
WORK OUT YOUR PACE
Average with stops
31.5KM/H
Rolling average
33.2KM/H
Halfway, 157 km
02:00
Finish
07:00
Per 50 km
1 h 30
Starts run from Friday evening to Saturday morning; sub 9 groups start late Saturday morning. Exact times on vatternrundan.se.
Time and pace, from sub 12 to sub 7:30
| Target | Average with stops | Stops | Rolling | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub 12 | 26.3 km/h | 45 min | 28 km/h | More on Sub 12 |
| Sub 11:30 | 27.4 km/h | 45 min | 29.3 km/h | More on Sub 11:30 |
| Sub 11 | 28.6 km/h | 45 min | 30.7 km/h | More on Sub 11 |
| Sub 10:30 | 30 km/h | 30 min | 31.5 km/h | More on Sub 10:30 |
| Sub 10 | 31.5 km/h | 30 min | 33.2 km/h | More on Sub 10 |
| Sub 9:30 | 33.2 km/h | 30 min | 35 km/h | More on Sub 9:30 |
| Sub 9 | 35 km/h | 15 min | 36 km/h | More on Sub 9 |
| Sub 8:30 | 37.1 km/h | 15 min | 38.2 km/h | More on Sub 8:30 |
| Sub 8 | 39.4 km/h | 15 min | 40.6 km/h | More on Sub 8 |
| Sub 7:30 | 42 km/h | 15 min | 43.4 km/h | More on Sub 7:30 |
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Common questions
How long does Vätternrundan take?
Between 9 and 13 hours for most riders, with stops. The fastest groups ride under 8 hours.
What average speed do I need for sub 10?
31.5 km/h with stops included. If you stand still for half an hour in all, you need to roll at about 33 km/h.
What is a good time on Vätternrundan?
The first time, finishing is a good time. Under 12 hours is a common goal for first-timers, sub 10 for those who have ridden before.
Is there a time limit on Vätternrundan?
Yes, the depots and the finish close at set times. In 2026 Jönköping closed at 11.30 on Saturday, Hjo at 16.00 and the finish at 24.00, and you had to reach a depot 20 minutes before it closed. This year’s times are on vatternrundan.se.
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Rulla is not the organiser of Vätternrundan. Dates, sign-up and rules are on vatternrundan.se. Go to vatternrundan.se
