Ultra Running Hub Riga, Latvia · Saturday, May 1, 2027
Riga-Valmiera
What the course asks
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.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 43 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 107km | 198 | Karlis Eiduks · 07:20:07 | Lauma Izaka · 09:12:28 |
| 2025 | 107km | 179 | Ritvars Kalnins · 07:57:11 | Karina Lezdina · 09:32:45 |
| 2024 | 107km | 180 | Toms Komass · 07:30:49 | Diana Dzaviza · 08:14:58 |
| 2023 | 107km | 150 | Toms Komass · 07:41:38 | Vita Devjatnikova · 09:09:45 |
| 2022 | 107km | 103 | Toms Komass · 08:25:28 | Viktoriia Nikolaienko-Bryantseva · 10:00:18 |
| 2021 | 107km | 113 | Toms Komass · 08:29:11 | Vita Devjatnikova · 10:10:28 |
| 2020 | 107km | 117 | Peteris Grivins · 07:59:02 | Diana Dzaviza · 09:21:49 |
| 2019 | 107km | 101 | Ainars Kumpins · 08:10:50 | Diana Dzaviza · 09:26:49 |
| 2018 | 107km | 127 | Konstantins Biktimirovs · 08:18:11 | Vita Devjatnikova · 09:53:06 |
| 2017 | 107km | 96 | Didzis Glusnevs · 08:27:32 | Viktorija Tomaseviciene · 10:31:07 |
The field grew 11% between 2025 (179) and 2026 (198). 26% of the 2026 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 107 km of trail with 360 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 107 km of trail — 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.
Overview
Covering 107 road kilometres from the Monument of Freedom in Riga to St Simon's Church in Valmiera, this Latvian event features an exceptionally flat profile. With just 360 metres of total elevation gain—averaging 3.4 metres of climb per kilometre—runners face sustained, unvaried pavement running without significant hill climbs to break up their stride.
The 19-hour time limit requires an average pace of 10.7 minutes per kilometre, making the cut-off tighter than 47% of 100k races and more generous than 53%. The course provides 9 checkpoints along the way, including an official split at 100 kilometres.
With 198 finishers in 2026, the event drew a field bigger than 85% of comparable 100k races and smaller than 15%, offering plenty of company across the open asphalt. Organized by ultrataka.lv, the 10-edition race charges an entry fee of 107 Euro.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.