GGN 2025 vs. GGN 2024!
GGN 2025 vs. GGN 2024!
After outstanding weather conditions during GGN 2024, where an impressive 97.71% of the participants received an official result, GGN 2025 turned out to be something completely different at the new venue in Hejdeby. In its first year in Hejdeby—after 40 years at the Tofta Firing Range—the track itself was 100% perfect, and during the two days of racing, we could clearly see the joy of riding in everyone’s eyes. GGN 2025 presented a very different challenge. Even so, the joy of riding was still evident for most participants. However, the conditions posed major challenges, with 85% of riders receiving an official result. We, as organizers, also faced significant challenges in our efforts to save the race. You can read more about this here: “A BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN GGN 2025”
WHAT MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT GGN 2026 ONCE AGAIN BRINGS THE JOY OF RIDING TO EVERYONE?
As soon as the snow has melted on the island, we will survey both the clear-cut areas and the power line corridor together with SWECO (environmental consultants) to map water flows, clear-cut sections, drainage ditches, and more. We have allocated SEK 200,000 to:
– clear and deepen ditches
– build proper bridges
– install culverts to ensure natural water flow
The bridges will be built using stone, gravel, and durable materials designed to withstand harsh conditions.
In 2025, we used logs similar to those used in 2024, but these had to be removed because they became too slippery for the riders.
Of course, the GGN may involve mud and water, but also sunshine and warm winds. This is part of the challenge of competing in the world’s largest enduro race—the Gotland Grand National—which, year after year, attracts over 3,000 riders from 18 countries.
We want to assure you, right now, that we take this very seriously and are making long-term investments in the future of the GGN track. Many will still remember GGN 2025 much like the legendary races at Tofta in the 1980s—challenges that are still talked about today. In ten years, many will say, “I was there. It was really tough—but also incredibly fun.”
This is exactly what we are already hearing from many participants now that GGN 2025 has come to a close.
We are fully aware that participating in GGN involves a significant financial commitment—travel to Gotland, the entry fee, and, for many, motorcycle maintenance after the race. This is true every year, but in 2025 it affected an exceptionally large number of riders.
TO THOSE WHO DID NOT RECEIVE A RESULT AT GGN 2025
431 riders are offered a SEK 500 discount
We fully understand that this does not come close to making up for your lost riding time, but we still want to show that we care about you. Due to the extreme conditions, a total of 431 riders unfortunately did not receive an official result. We are therefore offering you a discount for GGN 2026. Register no later than February 28, 2026, to receive a SEK 500 discount on the entry fee at . You will shortly receive an email with a personal discount code to use during registration.
Please keep an eye on your inbox—and be sure to check your spam folder as well.
Best of luck with the 2026 enduro season.
We look forward to seeing you in October on Gotland.
GGN management will take strong corrective actions regarding the 10–12% of the course that caused problems during GGN 2025.
Best regards,
Conny Bohlin
Angelica Thomsson
Johanna Törnvall
on behalf of the GGN 2026 Management Team
