Press Release – June 19, 2025
IT’S OFFICIAL! GOTLAND GRAND NATIONAL RECEIVES PERMIT FOR 2025!
AFTER THE 2024 SUCCESS – POSITIVE NEWS FROM THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF GOTLAND!
It is now confirmed that the world’s largest enduro race, Gotland Grand National (GGN 2.0), will once again take place in Hejdeby, Gotland, in 2025.
The County Administrative Board has decided that the permit is valid immediately, even if appealed.
“This early decision from the County Board provides us, the organizers, with the peace of mind we need,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event. “The most important part of this decision is that the event is now 100% secured, even in the case of an appeal.”
The organizer, Nordic Sport & Event, has applied to Region Gotland for a permanent track in Hejdeby, which includes a building permit application. However, to ensure the race could go ahead in time for 2025, a temporary exemption from the Off-Road Driving Act was also submitted to the County Administrative Board, just as was done for the 2024 race.
“As organizers, we carry a great responsibility—for the sport, the spectators, TV viewers, partners, suppliers, and not least the Gotland business community, which generates over 100 million SEK annually thanks to this event,” says Conny Bohlin.
“Once the building permit is approved, Nordic Sport & Event will no longer need to apply for a temporary exemption from the County Board each year—the track will be permanently approved for the event.”
“We already have nearly 1,000 registered riders (with a goal of 3,200), and since registration opened in October 2024, we have worked strategically on two fronts: applying for the building permit and securing the temporary exemption, to ensure GGN 2.0 happens in 2025. Being able to now focus and work long-term to develop the event in the new Hejdeby location is absolutely critical,” adds Conny Bohlin.
“In 2024, the focus was on convincing authorities and the courts that we, as organizers, will take responsibility for both the race and the natural environment in the area, and that GGN 2.0 belongs on Gotland after 40 years at Tofta training grounds,” Conny Bohlin continues.
“Gotland needs GGN—and GGN needs Gotland.”
For further information or press inquiries, please contact:
Conny Bohlin
CEO, Nordic Sport & Event
+46 (0)708 24 94 94
FACTS ABOUT GOTLAND GRAND NATIONAL
PARTICIPANTS: Over 3,000 riders from 15 nations (ages 5–75).
GUEST NIGHTS: 28,000 (overnight stays generated during the GGN week).
ECONOMIC IMPACT: 100,000,000 SEK/year (travel, accommodation, dining, and shopping).
FUNDING TO LOCAL CLUBS: 800,000 SEK/year (generated through GGN-related efforts).
VIEWERS ON SVT SPORT: 600,000 (over 5 hours of live broadcast in 2024).
Decision: Adjusted Grace Period
The race management for GGN 2025 has made the following decision during the night.
Update 16:50: The grace period for the elite start has been adjusted to 90 minutes.
The grace period of 60 minutes has been adjusted to 90 minutes. The reason is that yesterday we were unable to gather the management team on short notice after the finish, as we had been working all night on various solutions in different locations. Once we were finally able during the night to start clearing our way along the power line corridor, we could sit down and make a joint decision to change the time to 90 minutes.
This applies to all recreational (non-competitive) starts on Friday, and the riding time for today’s recreational races on Saturday is also changed to 2 hours with a 90-minute grace period, in order to ensure equal conditions for everyone.
This means that yesterday’s result lists have been updated compared to those published yesterday.
Best regards,
Race Management
Notice from the Race Management At 14:30,
Notice from the Race Management At 14:30, the race management decided to stop the race after several hours of riding time. The reason is the condition of the track and the safety situation. Paragraphs 5.8 & 5.8.1 of the Enduro Regulations apply.
Due to this, Saturday’s amateur race will also be shortened to 2 hours of riding time, while the elite start will have 3 hours of riding time. To qualify for the Swedish Enduro Classic, completing 1 lap is required in amateur.
MC
For those whose motorcycles were recovered during Friday’s race, they will be taken care of and moved to the container area on site, which will be guarded during the night. You can collect your motorcycle by showing your start number; the area will remain open overnight for those traveling by ferry. See the map for the exact location. To enter tomorrow, show your Friday pass and state that you are collecting your motorcycle to be granted access to the area.
Race Management
David Knight cofirmed for GGN!
GGN Live TV
Major Names from the USA, France, and Spain Confirmed for GGN 2025!
HAMISH MACDONALD FROM NEW ZEALAND RETURNS TO GGN
Find your startingnumber
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The registration fee increases by 500 SEK September 1!
🏁 Gotland Grand National is getting closer!
Seeding closes on August 31, and after that the registration fee goes up by 500 SEK.
So why wait? -> https://gotlandgrandnational.se/en/register-here/
The decision from the County Administrative Board
FANTASTIC NEWS! LISTEN TO OUR CEO CONNY BOHLIN.
It’s now official – Gotland Grand National 2.0 will take place on the successful track in Hejdeby, Gotland, in 2025. The decision from the County Administrative Board is effective immediately, even if appealed.
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GGN RECEIVES PERMIT FOR 2025!
Press Release – June 19, 2025
IT’S OFFICIAL! GOTLAND GRAND NATIONAL RECEIVES PERMIT FOR 2025!
AFTER THE 2024 SUCCESS – POSITIVE NEWS FROM THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF GOTLAND!
It is now confirmed that the world’s largest enduro race, Gotland Grand National (GGN 2.0), will once again take place in Hejdeby, Gotland, in 2025.
The County Administrative Board has decided that the permit is valid immediately, even if appealed.
“This early decision from the County Board provides us, the organizers, with the peace of mind we need,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event. “The most important part of this decision is that the event is now 100% secured, even in the case of an appeal.”
The organizer, Nordic Sport & Event, has applied to Region Gotland for a permanent track in Hejdeby, which includes a building permit application. However, to ensure the race could go ahead in time for 2025, a temporary exemption from the Off-Road Driving Act was also submitted to the County Administrative Board, just as was done for the 2024 race.
“As organizers, we carry a great responsibility—for the sport, the spectators, TV viewers, partners, suppliers, and not least the Gotland business community, which generates over 100 million SEK annually thanks to this event,” says Conny Bohlin.
“Once the building permit is approved, Nordic Sport & Event will no longer need to apply for a temporary exemption from the County Board each year—the track will be permanently approved for the event.”
“We already have nearly 1,000 registered riders (with a goal of 3,200), and since registration opened in October 2024, we have worked strategically on two fronts: applying for the building permit and securing the temporary exemption, to ensure GGN 2.0 happens in 2025. Being able to now focus and work long-term to develop the event in the new Hejdeby location is absolutely critical,” adds Conny Bohlin.
“In 2024, the focus was on convincing authorities and the courts that we, as organizers, will take responsibility for both the race and the natural environment in the area, and that GGN 2.0 belongs on Gotland after 40 years at Tofta training grounds,” Conny Bohlin continues.
“Gotland needs GGN—and GGN needs Gotland.”
For further information or press inquiries, please contact:
Conny Bohlin
CEO, Nordic Sport & Event
+46 (0)708 24 94 94
FACTS ABOUT GOTLAND GRAND NATIONAL
PARTICIPANTS: Over 3,000 riders from 15 nations (ages 5–75).
GUEST NIGHTS: 28,000 (overnight stays generated during the GGN week).
ECONOMIC IMPACT: 100,000,000 SEK/year (travel, accommodation, dining, and shopping).
FUNDING TO LOCAL CLUBS: 800,000 SEK/year (generated through GGN-related efforts).
VIEWERS ON SVT SPORT: 600,000 (over 5 hours of live broadcast in 2024).