Folksam GP 2025: Major Athletics Competition Set for Summer
The Folksam GP 2025 will feature four days of athletics in Sweden, showcasing top talent.
Key Points
- • Folksam GP 2025 is scheduled over four days in July and August across different Swedish cities.
- • The competition will be broadcast live on SVT's channels including SVT1 and SVT Play.
- • Events include sprints, distance races, and field events in Karlstad, Varberg, Göteborg, and Sollentuna.
- • Swedish athletics stars and international athletes will participate, with a history of record-setting performances.
The Folksam GP 2025 is poised to captivate athletics fans with a lineup of events scheduled across four days in July and August, featuring top Swedish and international athletes. This annual competition will take place in Karlstad, Varberg, Göteborg, and Sollentuna, with each location hosting a unique set of events.
Starting in Karlstad on July 3, the meet will showcase both men’s and women’s events ranging from sprints to distance races and field events. Noteworthy competitions include the men's 200 meters, 1500 meters, and 3000 meters steeplechase at Sola Arena, alongside women’s races such as the 200 meters and 5000 meters.
Following this, Varberg will host events on July 22 at Påskbergsvallen, featuring the men’s 100 meters and women’s 3000 meters. Göteborg’s Slottskogsvallen will welcome athletes on July 26, presenting a dynamic schedule that includes the men’s 100 meters and women’s 200 meters. The series culminates in Sollentuna on August 10, wrapping up the competition with various sprint and distance events for both genders.
SVT will broadcast all competitions live across its platforms, ensuring fans can follow the action in real-time. The Folksam GP has historically been significant for showcasing elite talent, with athletes like Andreas Kramer and Lovisa Lindh setting impressive records during previous events. This year’s championship promises to be equally compelling, continuing its legacy as a key fixture in the Swedish athletics calendar.