Riga, Latvia · Saturday, May 1, 2027
Fixed Distance 100K
Riga-Valmiera
237 days away
107 km Distance
360 m Climbing
5.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 3 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 19 hours
10:39 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 207 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~198 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (107km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 107 km of road with 360 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 107 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 107 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 107 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 19 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 107 km races than fitness does.
Course Notes
Start: Monument of Freedom in Riga; Finish: St Simon's Church in Valmiera; 9 CP with official 100km split. Surface: road
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