Overall Travel Logistics
Getting to Stavanger City Center from Stavanger Airport (SVG)
By Taxi: Available directly outside the terminal. The ride to Stavanger city center takes approximately 20-30 minutes and costs around 500-600 NOK.
By Bus: Take the Flybussen airport shuttle to Stavanger city center. Buses run frequently, and tickets can be purchased online (www.flybussen.no) or onboard.
Car Rentals are available at the airport.
Long Course Swimrun Logisitics
Mandatory Race Registration/Check-in:
Held in Stavanger on Friday, July 4th, at 18:00-19:00 (location will be one of the two Thon hotels (TBA). They are 200 meters apart).
Recommended Accommodations
Stay in Stavanger the night before the race at a hotel of your choice. Our host hotel is one of the Thon Hotels in Stavanger. Benefits for staying at Thon Hotel for Long Course participants include:
Takeaway Breakfast: A specially prepared bag with breakfast for all athletes available at 04:30 to bring on the ferry.
Luggage Storage: Thon Hotels will store your large luggage until Sunday.
Mandatory Race Registration/Check-in will be at one of these two hotels.
Booking Details (you can choose to stay 1 or 2 nights here).
THON HOTEL MARITIM: https://www.thonhotels.com/event/rockman-swimrun-maritim/
THON HOTEL STAVANGER: https://www.thonhotels.com/event/rockman-swimrun-stavanger/
Rooms will be available for booking only until February 15th, so book now or regret later! Only bookings through the provided link qualify for the above benefits.
Race Day Logistics
Ferry Departure: Time: 05:00 sharp it is a 5-10 min walk from Thon Hotel).
Drop Bag: One small bag per team will be collected just before you board the ferry. In this bag you should include only the essentials needed for after the race (change of clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc). It should be small enough that it would fit under an airplane seat. Each team’s drop bag will be transported by race officials to Preikestolen Basecamp. NB!! Your remaining luggage and all other bags will NOT be accepted at the ferry on race morning.
Post-Race Stay
After the race, consider staying at Preikestolen Basecamp to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery. Space is limited, so book early using the provided registration code: Rockman2025. Staying at basecamp is optional, and you can take the tourist bus back to Stavanger after the race if not staying at Basecamp.
Returning to Stavanger
Returning to Stavanger by Bus from Preikestolen Basecamp (ALL athletes): Direct buses from Preikestolen Basecamp to Stavanger operate during the summer season. The exact schedule will be available closer to summer. Please note that the last return bus to Stavanger typically departs Basecamp at 20:00. For updated schedules and bookings, check: Preikestolen Tourist Bus Info.
Shorter Course Swimrun Logistics
Recommended Accommodations
It is recommended for Shorter Course Swimrun and Preikestolen Trailrun athletes to stay at Preikestolen Basecamp the night before the race. The startline and finishline are located at Basecamp, making it the most convenient option. Space is limited, so book early using the provided registration code: Rockman2025.
If you do not stay at Basecamp, please plan race morning transportation accordingly to arrive well before the start of the race (11:00 AM for Shorter Course Swimrun and 10:00 AM for Preikestolen Trailrun). NB! There will be an option to register/check-in Saturday morning from 08:30-09:15.
Getting to and from Preikestolen Basecamp via Bus
Getting to Preikestolen Basecamp by Bus (for Shorter Course Swimrun and Trailrun Athletes): Direct buses to Preikestolen Basecamp operate during the summer season. The exact schedule will be available closer to summer. Plan accordingly once the schedule has been released.
Returning to Stavanger by Bus from Preikestolen Basecamp (ALL athletes): Once the schedule has been released, there will be a variety of times to return back to Stavanger. Please note that the last return bus to Stavanger typically departs Basecamp at 8:00 PM. For updated schedules and bookings, check: Preikestolen Tourist Bus Info.