Baikal Ice Storm Ultramarathon

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Sports & AdventureSakhyurta/Listvyanka
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceRacing across a frozen lake by any of four
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Baikal Ice Storm Ultramarathon in Sakhyurta/Listvyanka

Baikal Ice Storm is a multi-day ultramarathon raced across the frozen surface of Lake Baikal on foot, bike, skate or kicksled, with competitors covering up to roughly 250 kilometers over three days and overnighting in lakeside settlements along the route. Held between mid-January and mid-April when Baikal's ice reaches up to 140 centimeters thick, it has run annually for close to a decade and drawn record fields of nearly 70 participants in recent editions.

Baikal Ice Storm Ultramarathon matters because it turns identity into something shared in public. You do not just learn about Russia; you stand inside one of the ways people there remember, celebrate, compete, mourn, or make joy together.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Racing across a frozen lake by any of four different methods, running, cycling, ice-skating or kicksledding, is what defines this event's format: competitors choose their mode of travel and cover as much of a roughly 250-kilometer route as they can across three days, sleeping in nearby lakeside settlements each night rather than camping on the ice itself

02

The mystery stays covered

Lake Baikal's winter ice, which reaches up to 140 centimeters thick between mid-January and mid-April, is stable enough to support this kind of extended multi-day crossing, a natural condition few other lakes in the world can match at this scale

03

The city starts moving

A recent edition drew a record 69 participants, evidence of a genuine and growing endurance community built specifically around this crossing rather than a one-off novelty event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race is a modern endurance sport event rather than a historic ritual

Water and renewal

Living ritual

built specifically around Lake Baikal's unusually thick winter ice

The sacred route

Living ritual

which reaches up to 140 centimeters and supports a multi-day crossing by foot

The local code

Living ritual

skate or kicksled

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Running annually for close to a decade

Tradition 6

Living ritual

it has become a fixture for a niche but genuinely committed community of Russian and international ultra-endurance racers

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

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 serious winter layering if attending as a spectator, since temperatures around minus 15 degrees Celsius or colder on Lake Baikal bring extreme cold and open wind with little shelter...

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 map55.75 N, 37.62 EOpen in Google Maps

Sakhyurta/Listvyanka, Russia

Nearest airportSVO — Sheremetyevo International Airport
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.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Sakhyurta/Listvyanka via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Sakhyurta/Listvyanka, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearDress in serious winter layering if attending as a spectator, since temperatures around minus 15 degrees Celsius or colder on Lake Baikal bring extreme cold and open wind with little shelter on the ice itself. Insulated waterproof boots are essential given the icy, uneven surface underfoot at viewing points near the lake.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 Ice Storm Ultramarathon?

Baikal Ice Storm Ultramarathon is listed for Past edition: 13–15 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Baikal Ice Storm Ultramarathon take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

3 days 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?

Sakhyurta/Listvyanka, 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 URLice-storm.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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