GGN is on track to set an all-time record for the number of registrations!
PRESS RELEASE - September 9, 2022
The world's largest motorcycle race.
Gotland Grand National is on track to set an all-time record for the number of entries!
While most other major competitions and events in Sweden are seeing a decline in participation, the Gotland Grand National is on track to set a record for the number of registered participants ahead of the competition weekend on October 27–29, 2022.
– As of today, September 9, 2022, we have a total of 2,981 registered participants, compared to 2,764 at the same time leading up to the 2021 race—that’s 217 more. We set the record for GGN in 2018 with 3,117 registered participants, and if the forecast holds, we should be able to reach a total of 3,250–3,300 participants—a number GGN has never reached in its previous 38 years,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event.
– Over the course of the year, we’ve seen other major competitions and events lose between 20 and 35 percent of their participants—across all disciplines, from running and cycling to other major endurance races.
“Once we’ve analyzed how and why GGN is growing, we can conclude that we’ve managed to hold our competition in both 2020 and 2021 during the challenging pandemic period without any interruptions,” says Conny Bohlin. “Of course, there are factors—such as higher prices for electricity, food, gas, and other items—that cause participants to skip certain events.”
"Besides, there's plenty to choose from now that everything has kicked off again all at once," concludes Conny Bohlin, who is incredibly happy that GGN participants are choosing to travel to Gotland for GGN to the extent that they are now.
As for the goal of having 300 girls and women participate in GGN by 2023, we currently have 178 registered participants, compared to 126 at the same time last year. That’s 52 more, and we hope to reach around 200 participants who will take part in this year’s GGN.
About the Gotland Grand National
gotlandgrandnational.se
The Gotland Grand National is being held for the 39th consecutive year and is the world’s largest enduro race, with over 3,000 participants each year. Riders from about 17 different countries come to Gotland to take on this tough challenge. The classes are Elite, Recreational, Veteran, Military, Electric, Youth, and Gold Helmet.
Nordic Sport & Event, together with nine of its partners, has set a goal of attracting 300 girls and women to GGN 2023. In 2021, approximately 125 participants took part. This year’s goal is over 200.
The Gotland Grand National will take place October 27–29, 2022.
Conny Bohlin +46708249494
President/CEO, Nordic Sport & Event AB
