Join Estonian Wilderness Marathon
The ultimate challenge for the true adventurer! You'll be crossing through forests and enormous lake dotted bogs throughout this unique and picturesque marathon in the beautiful Estonian wilderness.
The route will take you on an expedition through the most pristine forests and bogs of Estonia. When we say “expedition”, we mean it. Runners will travel through an uninhabited wilderness on a linear course starting out from Lahemaa National Park in the north and running 42k south, finishing in the center of Kõrvemaa Nature Reserve. This is a race not for the faint-hearted. There will be no options to drop out. You have to make it to the finish line on your own. You will be rewarded with the most special achievement and memories Estonian nature can offer.
There is also an option to get a feel of Estonian Wilderness Marathon without the pressure of competition on a shorter 25+km trekking course. It follows the actual marathon course from 19th km and runs through Põhja-Kõrvemaa nature reserve starting at Järvi lakes. The course crosses Suursoo bog, Jussi tarn fields and big forests to Aegviidu village.
Course details
Runners will travel through uninhabited wilderness on a linear course starting out from Lahemaa National Park in the north and running 42k south, finishing in the center of Kõrvemaa Nature Reserve in Aegviidu village.
The course is ca. 42,2 km, marked with neon marking tape on trees and branches, arrow signs. About half of the course follows National hiking trail with red/white or orange tot signs on trees. The next marking is always visible from the previous one. In addition, there are arrow signs drawn on ground with spray paint to indicate the correct route in trail crossings. Completing the course doesn’t require navigation.
Beware! The course follows narrow trails, wooden bogtrails, forestry roads etc. Your feet will probably get muddy and wet! Course map with water stations, can be downloaded from the race website from October 1st. The map is intended for monitoring own progress along the course and for spotting own location in case of emergency. Distance markings on the map are signed in terrain with km-signs (every 5km). As it is a trail run km’s are not 100% accurately measured.
The finish closes at 18:30. This leaves maximum 7h30min for reaching finish. Participants finishing later than 18:30 will not be timed and organisers might leave. Crossing Tallinn-Narva highway is allowed only through pedestrian tunnel on marked course!
Start address: Kõnnu, Harju County, Estonia
Finish address: Aegviidu, Harju maakond, Estónia
Route map
Practicalities
Accommodation
Race center is in Aegviidu village, where there is limited accomodation. There are busses to start race morning also from Tallinn center so most convenient would be to find a hotel in Tallinn center. You can get back from Aegviidu to Tallinn after race by frequent trains (cost ca 3 eur, ride 1h)
After Race Services
After race there will be hot food, special finisher prize, sauna, showers.
Age Limit
Under 18 with responsible adult
Aid Stations
There are 5 aid stations on marathon course serving food and drink
Award Medals
All finishers will be awarded with a race prize and diploma. Race results will be published in the event center and on the event web page. Prizes for top 3 in both competition classes – men and women
Equipment Storage
Organizer transports one bag per each competitor from start to finish. Bags will be marked with bib number and can be claimed in finish area.
Maximum Time
7 hours 30 min
Parking
Parking available near race center in Aegviidu. Busses take racers to start from Aegviidu and Tallinn. Contact [email protected] to secure a place.
Provided Photo Service
Race photos are free for personal use
Qualifications
This is a tough race. There is no option to drop out! But you have plenty of time to make it to finish by walking if you have to.
Race Kit Includes
Race material is handed out in the event center in Aegviidu or at start area in Kõnnu. The material includes a course map, number bib (and 4 safety pins), partners materials and a bag marking tag.
Refreshments
High energy sweet and salty food on course. Soup & cake in finish.
Timing
Electronic timing
Transport
Special busses take racers to start from Aegviidu and Tallinn center. When registering you must choose a transport option (Tallinn to start; Aegviidu to start or Own transport) Bus seats are numbered! For any questions please contact [email protected]
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
