Updated: 28 June 11:45 CET

Overall Travel Logistics

Getting to Stavanger City Center from Stavanger Airport (SVG)

By Taxi
Taxis are available just outside the terminal. The ride to the city center takes approximately 20–30 minutes and typically costs 500–600 NOK.

By Bus – Flybussen Airport Shuttle
Frequent departures to Stavanger city center. Tickets can be purchased online at flybussen.no or directly on board.

Car Rental
Several car rental companies are located at the airport if you prefer to drive.

Long Course Swimrun Logisitics

Mandatory Race Registration/Check-in: 

18:00–19:00 – Race Registration/Check-in at Thon Maritim Hotel

  • Swimrun Long Course: Mandatory check-in for all long course participants.

  • Swimrun Shorter Course & Trailrun: Optional check-in (Option 1 of 2)

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: 04:55 sharp (5–10 min walk from Thon Hotels)

  • Drop Bag: One small bag per team, collected before boarding and will be transported to the finshline. This should include only post-race essentials (e.g., dry clothes, toiletries) and must be compact (airplane carry-on size).

⚠️ No other bags or large luggage will be accepted at the ferry.

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

If you do not have personal transportation, a direct bus service runs from Preikestolen Basecamp to Stavanger.

Departure times from Basecamp:
12:35, 13:15, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:15, 18:00, 18:15, 19:05, 21:30

For tickets and more information: Preikestolen Tourist Bus Info.

Shorter Course Swimrun Logistics

Mandatory Race Registration/Check-in: 

Fri, 4 July, 18:00–19:00 – Race Registration/Check-in at Thon Maritim Hotel (Option 1 of 2)

Sat, 5 July, 9:00-9:45 - Registration/Check-in at Preikestolen Base Camp (Option 2 of 2)

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 your race morning transportation accordingly to arrive well before the start (10:30 AM for the Preikestolen Trailrun and 10:45 AM for the Shorter Course Swimrun).

If you did not complete race registration/check-in on Friday, you must arrive at Basecamp by 09:00 AM on race day to do so.

 

Getting To and From Preikestolen Basecamp by Bus

To Basecamp:

  • Direct buses to Preikestolen Basecamp run throughout the summer season. For the full schedule and pick-up locations, visit: Preikestolen Tourist Bus Info.

Returning to Stavanger:

  • Direct buses depart regularly from Basecamp back to Stavanger. The last return bus typically leaves around 20:00, so please plan your post-race logistics accordingly.

  • Departure Times from Basecamp:
    12:35, 13:15, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:15, 18:00, 18:15, 19:05, 21:30

For updates and booking:
Visit Preikestolen Tourist Bus Info.