Jurmala Running Festival

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Sports & AdventureJurmala
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe defining feature is the surface: a 100
Language["lv"]Currency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Jurmala Running Festival in Jurmala

The Jurmala Running Festival brings road and Nordic-walking races to Majori Beach on a course laid entirely across sand rather than pavement. Runners choose between a 10km, a 5km, or a mile-long 1,609-metre run, all starting and finishing on the beach itself. Organized by GEE TEAM under the Balticmarathons brand together with the City of Jurmala and the Latvian National Sports Association, the event pairs competitive racing with family sports and entertainment activities for spectators and non-runners.

Most running festivals are built around asphalt, measured mile markers through city streets or park loops.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The defining feature is the surface: a 100 percent sand-track course along Majori Beach, a physically distinct challenge from the asphalt courses that dominate most running calendars, testing runners' balance and pacing in ways a road race never would

02

The mystery stays covered

Offering three very different distances, from a short mile run to a full 10km, means the event draws serious competitive runners and casual weekend participants onto the same stretch of sand

03

The city starts moving

Its organizational backing by GEE TEAM's established Balticmarathons brand, alongside the City of Jurmala and the Latvian National Sports Association, gives it a level of structure and legitimacy uncommon for a beach-based race, while the seaside resort setting itself turns the event into as much a coastal outing as a competition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

An entirely sand-track race course along Majori Beach

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a multi-distance format spanning a short mile run up to 10km

The sacred route

Living ritual

family sports and entertainment activities running alongside the competitive races

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Base the route around Jurmala, then leave extra time for temporary streets, queues or late return traffic.

What to wear

Athletic running gear suited to sand rather than pavement, ideally trail or sand-appropriate running shoes rather than standard road shoes. Sun protection and lightweight layers are...

Safety

For Jurmala Running Festival, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Jurmala.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["lv"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map56.97 N, 23.77 EOpen in Google Maps

Jurmala, Jurmala, Latvia

Nearest airportRIX — Riga
TransportBase the route around Jurmala, then leave extra time for temporary streets, queues or late return traffic.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Jurmala.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jurmala via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Jurmala, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearAthletic running gear suited to sand rather than pavement, ideally trail or sand-appropriate running shoes rather than standard road shoes. Sun protection and lightweight layers are recommended given the exposed beach setting.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Latvia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jurmala Running Festival?

Jurmala Running Festival is listed for Past edition: 4 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jurmala Running Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Jurmala, Latvia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Jurmala, Jurmala, Latvia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLvisitjurmala.lv
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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