Jublee Hoody only for RV107 finishers

, Matīss Vecvagaris
We are proud to announce that every Riga-Valmiera 2023 finisher will receive a special exclusive hoody (!!!) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the continuous series of races since 2014, when we revived the historic Gladiator Walk, which took place five times in 1989-1993. Yes, we didn't have to touch the door handle of Simon's Church then, but now for the tenth time we are doing more than that and it is normal to run 107 km for charity. Just 19 hours to reach the red finish carpet and cele...
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The running society donates a record amount to little Gustav – 5453 euros

, Matīss Vecvagaris
During the 107-kilometer running trip Riga-Valmiera, which took place last week, its participants and volunteer helpers collected 5453.10 euros for the guardian angel of the event, eight-year-old Gustavs Marcis Spilva from Vecpiebalga, who is a child with movement disorders from birth. The symbolic 107 euros were donated by 22 donors. At the closing event of the Riga-Valmiera children's rehabilitation center "POGA", the donated amount was announced by the head of the charity organization "Zie...
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28 years old competition record is broken

, Matīss Vecvagaris
Peteris Grivins and Diana Džaviza's on Saturday Jula 11 won the historic 107-kilometer race Riga-Valmiera, as well as both won gold prizes in the Latvian championship in the 100-kilometer distance, according to the organizers. Grīviņš became the first runner to reach the finish line in Valmiera in less than eight hours, and Džaviza also corrected the track record for the women. The Riga-Valmiera race was for the first time with a bronze quality mark awarded to it by the International Ultrason...
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Riga-Valmiera 107k will take place on 11 July 2020

, Matīss Vecvagaris
It is the first day after the end of the state of emergency in the country and we can announce the new date of the charity “Riga-Valmiera” - July 11, which will come just after a month. Currently, we are working intensively on the coordination of the event in local governments and other state institutions, so that the participants of the popular ultra race in Latvia can also enjoy the wonderful night hours. By the end of June, we will report on the situation, with a spare option for the start...
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Registration for Riga-Valmiera 107k 2020-06-20 is Open

, Matīss Vecvagaris
Registration for 12 th charity ultra-marathon Riga-Valmiera 107 km! This year, too, starts will be given on the magical summer sunshine night at the Freedom Monument in the very heart of Riga. Runners will start their gladiators' walk just at midnight on Saturday on June 20, which is the highest close date for the 1992 legendary Georg Jermolayev track record - 08:01:38. The leaders will be escorted by the road police, the leading runners will be escorted to the finish by a Lexus with a wat...
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IAU BRONZE Labelled race Riga-Valmiera 107km participants will donate to little Gustavs

, Matīss Vecvagaris
Gustavs Marcis Spilva is an eight-year-old boy from Vecpiebalga, his mobility from birth is restricted, so members of charity run Riga-Valmiera 107 km and volunteers in cooperation with non-profit organisation Ziedot.lv fundraise to buy a TOBII - large screen speech generating device that enables effective communication in all forms - voice output and environmental control.   The historical competition has been awarded the International Ultramarathon Association (IAU) Bronze quality L...
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In the charity race Riga-Valmiera 107km triumphs Kumpiņš and Džaviza

, Matīss Vecvagaris
In the last ultra-long run, 138 participants participated in Riga-Valmiera, of which 107 kilometres were performed most quickly by Ainars Kumpins (8:10:50) and Diana Dzaviza (9:26:49), correcting several records. In the six years since the recovery, running has become a charity event in which, in cooperation with the fund Ziedot.lv, funds are collected for children with movement disorders in a rehabilitation centre “Poga”. This year, donations are being collected for the treatment of Undi...
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Registration for 2019 is open now

, Matīss Vecvagaris
Are you ready for journey in your limits? Charity ultra Riga - Valmiera 107 km offer: ✓  Midsummer night running road race and scary trucks ✓  To compare with track record (8:01:38) from 1992 ✓  To help children with movement disorders ✓  Best competitors and new friends ✓  New unforgettable memories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAsxy4_Hy74 Registration for 2019 race is open! Registration for Riga-Valmiera 2019Start list...
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Бегуны преодолеют 107 км ради маленькой Кристы

, Imants Antužāns
В год столетия независимой Латвии, как раз на летнее солнцестояние, этим забегом отметят юбилей. Собранные средства будут пожертвованы на реабилитацию пятилетней Кристы Спирге – она пока вынуждена перемещаться на четвереньках и лишь изредка использует специальное приспособление – ходунки. Оба ее старших брата увлекаются футболом и вместе с мамой участвовали в Рижском марафоне, бегали дистанцию 6 км. Победа Кристы пока – обретение способности подняться на ноги из положения в приседе. Малышка п...
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Lithuanian woman beat the track record during the Riga-Valmiera 107 km

, Imants Antužāns
The winners of the charity event ultramarathon Riga-Valmiera were found, in which 128 runners ran 107 kilometers from Friday to Saturday at night from the Freedom Monument in Riga to St. Simon's Church in Valmiera. For women, Viktoria Tomaseviciene from Lithuania this year beat both the absolute record of the track and the record for the restored racecourse, taking 10 hours, 31 minutes and 7 seconds in a distance. The second place for women was Antra Lukševica, who finished 11 hours, 27 minut...
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