Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival

Байкальская миля

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UniqueMaksimikha
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesRacing for speed records on a frozen lake
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival in Maksimikha

Baikal Mile is Russia's largest international ice speed festival, held on Lake Baikal's frozen surface near Maksimikha in Buryatia's Barguzin district since its 2019 debut. Roughly 70 vehicles across disciplines from rally and drifting to drag racing compete on three ice tracks measuring 1,642 meters, matching Baikal's maximum depth, with the festival's absolute speed record set by a homemade jet car, the 100Yak, at 283.766 kilometers per hour.

Lake Baikal freezes into some of the clearest, thickest ice on Earth each winter, stable enough in places to bear the weight of trucks.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Racing for speed records on a frozen lake surface is a genuinely rare format, and Baikal Mile's specific numbers make the case for its seriousness: since debuting in March 2019, the festival has drawn around 70 racing vehicles across disciplines including rally, motocross, circuit racing, drifting and drag racing, competing on three specially prepared ice tracks each measuring 1,642 meters, a length chosen to match Lake Baikal's maximum depth

02

The mystery stays covered

The absolute speed record belongs to the 100Yak, a homemade jet car built around a turbine engine salvaged from a Yak-40 aircraft, producing roughly 3,500 horsepower and reaching 283

03

The city starts moving

766 kilometers per hour on the ice

04

The water draws everyone in

Its Maksimikha location, in Buryatia's Barguzin district on Baikal's eastern shore, places it in a less-visited part of the lake than Listvyanka or Irkutsk

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event is a modern motorsport gathering built specifically around Lake Baikal's uniquely thick

Water and renewal

Living ritual

stable winter ice

The sacred route

Living ritual

which has made the lake a recurring site for vehicle speed record attempts in Russia's ice-racing community since the festival's 2019 debut

The local code

Living ritual

Its recurrence each winter

Tradition 5

Living ritual

now drawing around 70 vehicles across multiple racing disciplines

Tradition 6

Living ritual

has established it as Russia's largest event of its kind on Baikal's eastern shore

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Dress in full winter gear for standing outdoors on an exposed frozen lake, since Maksimikha's ice-course setting offers no shelter from wind coming off the open lake surface. Insulated...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map56.80 N, 28.58 EOpen in Google Maps

Maksimikha, Russia

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Maksimikha via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Maksimikha, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearDress in full winter gear for standing outdoors on an exposed frozen lake, since Maksimikha's ice-course setting offers no shelter from wind coming off the open lake surface. Insulated, waterproof winter boots with good grip are essential given the icy ground underfoot.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Russia 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 Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival?

Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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?

Maksimikha, Russia

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 URLbaikal.milerace.ru
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Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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