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Gauja Trail by UTMB · 50K

Ratnieki / Gauja valley, Latvia·8 Aug 2027

FROM OFFICIAL SOURCES
Gauja valley at Sigulda — regional landscape, not a race-course photographGauja valley at Sigulda — regional landscape, not a race-course photograph

Photo: GMM · CC BY-SA 3.0. Displayed with a responsive crop; original colours unchanged.

53 kmPublished distance
1,200 mElevation gain
HardOur effort estimate
~1.3 hDrive from Riga · estimate

A feel for the trail.

A long day in the Gauja valley, linking forest trails and repeated climbs. The organiser currently lists the 50K category as a 53 km course with 1,200 m of ascent, starting in Ratnieki.

Forest singletrack · river valley · climbs

The useful details

Format
Organised trail race
Start area
Ratnieki
Getting there
Approximately 1.3 hours driving one way from Riga.Planning estimate, not a live itinerary. Confirm traffic, access and transfers.
UTMB / ITRA
UTMB World SeriesIndex status, ITRA points and Running Stones must be checked with the organiser. None are promised here.

PUT IT ON THE MAP

The place. The plan.

Organiser-linked track
Organiser-linked track overview for Gauja Trail by UTMB · 50K Organiser-linked track

Drawn from the GPX currently linked on the official 50K page. The file’s edition is unconfirmed; check the final course for your race year.

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PUBLISHED RACE DATE8 Aug 2027

Confirm the latest schedule and entry availability with the organiser before making travel plans.

Official links & navigation

Official race websiteDates, distances and entry information from the organiser.
Download official-page GPXThe track currently linked on the official 50K page. Confirm its edition and final course.
Official course · map & GPXOpen the organiser’s Map + GPX tab for course navigation.
Registration conditionsCheck entry rules and edition-specific availability with the organiser.
Know what you’re planning.

2027 edition. UTMB World Series event; check the organiser for category-specific Index and Running Stones conditions.

Open official event / route source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-11

Get your legs ready.

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