Location and time
May 4, 2025, in Jūrmala, Majoru beach.
Objective
Active participation of the residents of Jūrmala and Latvia, especially children and youth, in sports and active leisure events.
Promoting public information and participation in sports and active leisure events.
To promote the popularity of running and Nordic walking as a component of a healthy and sporty lifestyle.
To promote Jūrmala as a city of healthy lifestyle.
Organizer
The competition is organized by UAB “GEE TEAM” with the represented brand ‘Balticmarathons’ and the Jūrmala City Council in collaboration with the Latvian Association of National Sports.
Distances
10 km run.
The start/finish area is located at Majoru beach. The track surface is 100% sand. Time limit is 1.5 hours.
5 km run.
The start/finish area is located at Majoru beach. The track surface is 100% sand. Time limit is 1.5 hours.
Children's 0.5-1 km run.
The start/finish area is located at Majoru beach. The route is located in the start/finish area. The length of the track is 500m. The track surface is 100% sand. Children up to 12 years old are allowed to participate in the children's distance. Parents are prohibited from being on the track during the competition. Time limit for children's distances is 1 hour.
Nordic walking 5 km distance (popular class).
The start/finish area is located at Majoru beach. The track surface is 100% sand. Participants compete in men's and women's categories without age group division. Time limit is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Nordic walking 10 km distance (sports class).
The start/finish area is located at Jūrmala beach. The route is marked on Jūrmala beach. The track surface is 100% sand. Participants compete in men's and women's categories in four age groups. Time limit is 2 hours. The distance is designed in the start/finish area, in the park area, visible (circle ~ 500 m). Children aged 2 to 12 years are allowed to participate in the children's run.
Nordic walking 21 km distance (sports class).
The start/finish area is located at Jūrmala beach. The route is marked on Jūrmala beach. The track surface is 100% sand. Participants compete in men's and women's categories in the specified age groups. Time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Nordic walkers in the 21 km will have a separate, narrowed finish area.
Program
Event date May 4, 2025 in Jūrmala, Majoru beach:
The start/finish area is located on the beach section from Tirgoņu street towards Dubulti to the beach section Emelīnas street – Pūpolu street. When heading to the event location by car, use the Waze app and write the location ‘The Beach Majori’
- 9:00 – Registration and number distribution begins for all distances.
- 9:40 – Registration and number distribution ends for 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km Nordic walking distances.
- 9:50 – Start corridors open for 5 km and 10 km and 21 km Nordic walking distances.
- 10:00 – Start of the 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km Nordic walking distances.
- 11:20 – Registration and number distribution ends for children's distances.
- 11:55 – Start corridors open for children's distances.
- 12:00 – Start of children's runs by age groups.
- 1st start for girls born in 2019 and younger.
- 2nd start for boys born in 2019 and younger.
- 3rd start for girls born in 2017–2018.
- 4th start for boys born in 2017–2018.
- 5th start for girls born in 2015–2016.
- 6th start for boys born in 2015–2016.
- 7th start for girls born in 2013–2014.
- 8th start for boys born in 2013–2014.
- 12:40 – Registration and number distribution ends for 10 km and 5 km runs.
- 13:00 – Start corridors open for 10 km and 5 km runs.
- 13:10 – Start of the 10 km and 5 km run.
- ~13:30 – Awarding of Nordic walkers in the 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km distances.
- ~14:00 – Awarding of participants in the children's distance.
- ~14:40 – Awarding of 10 km and 5 km runners.
Awarding times are indicated provisionally!
Start times may be slightly changed depending on the number of participants and weather conditions, with timely notification.
Registration
- Pre-registration for the competition will end on May 2 at 18:00.
- Pre-registration for participation with the JŪRMALNIEKA CARD and other partner discount codes will end on April 29 at 18:00.
- Registration is possible www.baltijasmaratoni.lv.
- Participant numbers will be distributed at the shopping center ”RIGA PLAZA” at the info center on May 2 and 3, at the Balticmarathons stand, from 10:00 to 19:00, for participants who have completed pre-registration and payment for participation by April 27 at 18:00.
- Companies and teams can receive an invoice by filling out the registration form on the website www.baltijasmaratoni.lv, with an invoice preparation fee of 4.00 EUR. The invoice must be paid no later than April 30.
- Numbers must be attached before entering the start corridor, they must not be damaged and can only be removed after completing your run.
- Participant registration and distribution of participant starter packs will also be provided on the competition day at the start/finish area in the registration tent located at Majori beach, starting from 9:00 AM and according to the times indicated in the event program. Registration for each distance ends at the time specified in the competition program.
- The participant's starter pack is issued to the registered participant upon presenting an identification document. Participants who registered with the Jūrmalnieka card will have their Jūrmalnieka cards checked for compliance with the registration made for the event. To participate in the event, participants must strictly adhere to the requirements specified in the Regulations.
- If you cannot attend in person, you can authorize another person to receive the start number by writing the authorization on the electronically received confirmation letter. The authorization must specify the name, surname, phone number of the authorized person and include a copy of the identification document.
- For the team, the authorization is the electronic confirmation letter received by the contact person with the list of team members.
- If you cannot start in the chosen distance, unfortunately, the participant number cannot be transferred to another person. The paid participation fee is non-refundable.
- For health reasons, by presenting a doctor's certificate, participants have the opportunity to transfer the paid entry fee to the registration for the 2026 Balticmarathons event until April 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM. These participants will be registered for participation in the Balticmarathons organized event in 2026 by paying an additional 5.00 EUR.
- If the competition is canceled due to force majeure or natural disasters, the entry fee will not be refunded.
- Each participant is assigned one number with pins and an embedded electronic timing chip, which must be attached to the chest.
Participation fee
| Registration date | Until 02.05 | On the day of the competition |
| Children's run | 5 EUR | 15 EUR |
| 5km run and Nordic walking | 8 EUR | 18 EUR |
| 10km run and Nordic walking | 10 EUR | 20 EUR |
| 21 km Nordic walking | 12 EUR | 25 EUR |
Special conditions:
- A processing and participation service fee of 1.00 EUR applies to participant data.
- The JŪRMALNIEKS card data must match the registered participant's data and it must be presented to the registration team's staff when receiving the participant number.
- Reģistrēšanās procesā pieteikumā pieļautās neprecizitātes iespējams labot līdz 25.04. plkst. 18:00, par to paziņojot rakstiski uz e-pastu: info@baltijasmaratoni.lv.
Ja dalībnieks vēlas pārreģistrēties uz citu distanci, to ir jāpiesaka līdz – 25.04. plkst. 18:00., rakstot uz info@baltijasmaratoni.lv.
Registration on the day of the competition
Reģistrācija, ierobežotā apjomā, tiks nodrošināta pasākuma dienā, norises vietā, reģistrācijas teltī Majoru pludmalē, sākot no plkst. 9:00. Dalībnieku reģistrēšanās katrai distancei noslēdzas sacensību programā norādītajā laikā vai sasniedzot dalībnieku skaita limitu katrā no distancēm.
The registration fee includes
- Participant number with built-in timing chip
- Water station at the finish.
- Medal for every participant at the finish ( All registered participants of the 2025 run will receive the Jūrmala Running Festival commemorative medal upon finishing and meeting the designated time limit for the distance )
In 2025, participants can purchase the ‘’RUN JŪRMALA‘’ commemorative running shirt. The number of available running shirts and sizes is limited.
Orders for RUN JŪRMALA T-shirts can be placed until April 24, 2025, or until the shirts are available in stock. Orders placed after the specified date will be produced within a reasonable time after the event date, with separate arrangements made for order collection.
| Size XL (20 EUR) | The 5 km and 10 km running distances have a common start, and participants take their starting positions according to their running speed and respecting other participants. | In the Nordic walking distances, there is a common start for the 5 km and 10 km distances, each from their own starting corridor. | Start numbers are assigned based on the registration date. | Year of birth |
Taking positions at the start
- 2019 and younger.
- 2016-2017 year of birth.
- 2014-2015 year of birth.
- In the children's distance, corridors are formed by age groups, separately for girls and boys.
Children's run
| Corridor | 2012-2013 year of birth |
|---|---|
| 1 | Other distances |
| 2 | 10 km run |
| 3 | 5 km run |
| 4 | Nordic walking |
ELITE
| Corridor | 5 km | 00:38 – 00:44 | 00:45 and slower |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 km | 10 km | 00:25 and slower |
| 2 | 21 km | 10 km running distance | S10 |
| 3 | 10 km running distance | 2006 year of birth and younger | 21 km |
Age groups
10 km running distance
| Women | Men | ||
| Group code | Age Group | Group code | Age Group |
| S10 | 2006. dz. gads un jaunākas | V10 | 2006 and newer |
| S20 | 1996 – 2005 | V20 | 1996 – 2005 |
| S30 | 1986 – 1995 | V30 | 1986 – 1995 |
| S40 | 1976 – 1985 | V40 | 1976 – 1985 |
| S50 | 1975 and older | V50 | 1975 and older |
5 km running distance
| Women | Men | ||
| Group code | Age Group | Group code | Age Group |
| S1 | 2006. dz. gads un jaunākas | V1 | 2006 and newer |
| S2 | 1996 – 2005 | V2 | 1996 – 2005 |
| S3 | 1986 – 1995 | V3 | 1986 – 1995 |
| S4 | 1976 – 1985 | V4 | 1976 – 1985 |
| S5 | 1975 and older | V5 | 1975 and older |
Nordic walking distance (21 km)
| Women | Men | ||
| Group code | Age Group | Group code | Age Group |
| SN10 | 1985 and newer | VN10 | 1985 and newer |
| SN20 | 1984-1965 | VN20 | 1984-1965 |
| SN30 | 1964 and older | VN30 | 1964 and older |
Nordic walking distance (10 km)
| Women | Men | ||
| Group code | Age Group | Group code | Age Group |
| SN1 | 1986 and newer | VN1 | 1986 and newer |
| SN2 | 1985-1966 | VN2 | 1985-1966 |
| SN3 | 1965-1956 | VN3 | 1965-1956 |
| SN4 | 1955 and older | VN4 | 1955 and older |
Nordic walking distance (5 km)
| Women | Men | ||
| Group code | Age Group | Group code | Age Group |
| SNE1 | Any year | VNE1 | Any year |
Children's run
| Girls | Boys | ||
| Group code | Age Group | Group code | Age Group |
| SB1 | 2019 and newer | VB1 | 2019 and newer |
| SB2 | 2017 – 2018 | VB2 | 2017 – 2018 |
| SB3 | 2015 – 2016 | VB3 | 2015 – 2016 |
| SB4 | 2013 – 2014 | VB4 | 2013 – 2014 |
Award ceremony:
- The award ceremony for each specific distance takes place as soon as the judges have compiled the results. The approximate waiting time is up to 1 hour.
- At the request of the event sponsors, all competition participants must attend the award ceremony. If a participant does not attend the award ceremony, the prize will not be awarded.
- Age group awards are given in the following distances: 10 km run, 5 km run, children's distance with prizes from the event organizers.
- All registered participants receive a medal at the finish if they have finished.
Rules for Nordic walking competitions:
- A participant in the Nordic walking competition treats other walkers with respect and does not hinder other participants either physically (pushing, blocking with body or poles) or verbally by making remarks;
- During the competition, the participant has a number pinned to their chest area, in a clearly visible place;
- The participant walks according to the Nordic walking technique – the arms (poles) are directed parallel to the body in the direction of walking, and with each step, the pole is pushed off the ground (the right pole touches the ground simultaneously with the left foot and the left pole – simultaneously with the right foot; both feet must not be simultaneously lifted off the ground). When pushing off, the arm must be directed back at least to the hip (the moment of placing the pole coincides with the moment when the heel of the opposite foot touches the ground);
- The participant does not move with running or jumping movements, or bent at the knees (skiing technique);
- While on the course, poles are not raised (waved) with the sharp end up or horizontally;
- During the competition, it is prohibited to place poles lying on the ground;
- If a participant needs to adjust the poles (change the pole length, change the size of the grip glove) or change the asphalt tips of the poles, the participant does so by stepping aside from the course, but not leaving the course;
- If it is necessary to stop during the competition by removing the pole(s) from the hand(s), the participant carefully ensures that the poles are vertically supported against themselves and are kept close;
- At the drinking points of the competition, it is allowed to keep the poles in hand and drink while continuing to walk forward. While drinking, it is allowed not to use the Nordic walking technique for about 10 m, but running is prohibited;
- It is prohibited to shorten the course by using a shorter route to the finish;
- A participant is warned or disqualified if they do not comply with the competition rules;
- The course judge has the right to issue a warning or disqualify a participant. During the competition, a participant can receive two warnings. For each warning, 2 minutes are added to the participant's finish time. For a violation of the competition rules after the third warning, the participant is disqualified. For a gross violation of the competition rules (for example, running, shortening the course, non-compliance with point 1 of the competition rules), the judge may disqualify the participant immediately, without issuing a warning;
Activities at the competition venue
- 5 different activities for families and children;
- on-site sales;
- event host and DJ;
- prizes from event sponsors if the participant has achieved a result;
- award ceremony;
- Cheerleader performance;
Cancellation and rescheduling of the competition
Competitions may be canceled or postponed due to unavoidable natural conditions (storm, flood, etc.) that pose a threat to the health and life of participants, with notification on the organizer's website, sending an email to participants available in the database, as well as announcing on the organizer's social media profiles @balticmarathons. In such cases, the entry fee is not refunded.
Data controller
- UAB ‘GEE TEAM’ with the partner brand Baltijasmaratoni.lv respects all competition participants and their privacy. The event organizer's privacy policy can be found on the website www.baltijasmaratoni.lv.
- The data controller is UAB ‘GEE TEAM’.
- By registering for the competition, the participant agrees to the processing of their personal data for the purposes of organizing the competition. To ensure the objective recording of competition results, it is necessary to provide the participant's name, surname, gender, date of birth, phone number, email, and chosen distance. Other data can be submitted at the participant's discretion.
- At any time, the competition participant has the right to request the deletion or correction of their personal data.
- By registering for the competition, participants agree to the use of photos and video materials taken during the competition for the purposes of the competition organizer, including, but not limited to, publication on the website www.baltijasmaratoni.lv, in Latvian media, and on social media.
- Participants have the right to request the deletion or correction of their data by writing to.
- If the participant provides their email when registering for the competition, it will be included in the participant database to inform the participant about news or changes in competition information, as well as other events. The participant can unsubscribe from receiving news at any time by writing to the email info@baltijasmaratoni.lv.
The organizers are not responsible for the ignorance and non-compliance with the competition regulations.
- Each participant, upon receiving their number, confirms with their signature that they take full responsibility for their health suitability for completing the chosen distance;
- The organizers are not responsible for the ignorance and non-compliance with the competition regulations;
- By registering for the competition, all participants confirm that they do not object to the use of photographs taken during the competition for marketing and advertising activities;
- The competition organizers are not responsible for possible injuries to participants during the competition but ensure the presence of a medic at the competition center in Majoru beach;
- The competition organizers do not take responsibility for participants who do not meet the specified time limit for completing the course;
- During the competition, the designated route and distance corridor indicated by the judge must be followed;
- By arbitrarily shortening the distance, the participant is disqualified;
- The judges' panel, together with the organizers, has the right to decide on issues not mentioned in the competition regulations;
- For arbitrarily making a number or participating in the event without registration, a fine or annulment of the result is applied;
- Competition participants, during the course, must not affect other participants and their results with their actions;
- For crossing the finish line in the opposite direction, a penalty is applied: disqualification.
- Competition participants must not affect other participants and their results with their actions during the distance.
- Any competition participant who believes they have been restricted by some action until crossing the finish line may submit a complaint to the chief judge. The complaint must be submitted in writing within 15 minutes after finishing their distance. Complaints are accepted upon the participant depositing a 50 euro security fee. In the case of a justified complaint, the money is refunded;
- Preliminary results will be published on www.baltijasmaratoni.lv on the evening of the competition day;
- Complaints about results must be sent to the email: info@baltijasmaratoni.lv no later than two days after the competition day.;
- After the review of claims and discrepancies, the confirmed results are published 1 week after the competition;
- The organizers have the right to make changes and additions to the regulations;
- The judges' panel, together with the organizers, has the right to decide on issues not mentioned in the event regulations;
- For unauthorized advertising placement at the competition venue, a fine of 5,000 EUR.