Rga Spring Legends rogaining

Regulations Programme How to get there & Event Centre Map

Legend of ĶĪPSALA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

In the late 19th century, Ķīpsala was a quiet island on the Daugava riverbank with ship berths and craftsmen’s workshops, while Āgenskalns grew into a charming suburb of merchants and artisans with cobbled streets and wooden houses. Further out, the areas of Imanta and Iļģuciems were once meadows and scattered farmsteads before Soviet-era housing blocks, hidden shortcuts and courtyard labyrinths took over. During the Riga Legends Rogaining on 21.03.26, with the event centre located in Ķīpsala, participants will cross places where port history meets suburban charm, industrial heritage and the vibrant rhythm of modern Riga – running through more than a hundred years of city stories, from riverbanks to courtyard mazes.

Event Schedule and Programme

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Time Activity
09:30 Number pickup and map distribution begins
11:00 Start of 6h rogaining (Rogaining hike participants may start anytime from 11:00 to 13:00)
11:30 Start of 3h MTB rogaining
12:00 Start of 4h rogaining
13:00 Start of 2h rogaining, 2h rogaining run and 2h rogaining hike
14:30 Finish time limit for 3h MTB rogaining
15:00 Finish time limit for 2h rogaining and 2h rogaining run
16:00 Finish time limit for 4h rogaining
17:00 Finish time limit for 6h rogaining and rogaining hike
17:10 Award ceremony for all distances and INTERVALS.LV lottery with Garmin and other prizes

Event Centre Location and Terrain

The event will take place in Pārdaugava. The event centre will be located in the Ķīpsala area.

Directions to the event centre:

GPS TRACK RECORDING AND ANALYSIS AFTER THE EVENT

If you want spectators to follow your progress on the big screen in the event centre, or analyse your (or your competitors’) route choices afterwards, use the MapRun app:

 

 

Map Symbols

Since MTB is available in all stages this year, the map will differentiate asphalt (brown) and unpaved fast/medium/slow/very slow (the more dashed, the slower) black roads and trails. Narrow tractor ruts shown with the thin stiga symbol are unsuitable for cyclists, though runners may squeeze through.

Vegetation is shown with gradual transitions from very young to young, medium and old forest using four shades (green to white). Unlike classic orienteering maps, this describes forest age, not runnability. This detailed vegetation is possible thanks to the Latvian Geospatial Information Agency’s LiDAR data.

Remember that olive green areas are out of bounds. Closed roads are coloured red. If you see “Private property” signs in the terrain, please respect them even if not mapped.

Contours are at a detailed 2 m interval.

 

 

 

 

COMPETITION MAP AND TERRITORY

Maps will be distributed on the morning of the event. They are laminated but moisture may still enter from the edges. Long-distance participants are advised to reinforce map edges with tape or use waterproof map holders. Scale: 1:20 000 (1 cm = 200 m). Size: 62 × 43 cm.

The terrain consists mainly of runnable pine forests and sandy dunes. Most roads crossing dunes turn sandy and unrideable for cyclists (though parallel micro-tracks may exist). The map marks many such unrideable areas with thin stiga symbols. Lower wetlands contain dense shrubs and marsh vegetation, though after prolonged dry periods they may be more passable.

Control Point Descriptions

Study the control point descriptions! They clarify exact locations—north/south side of a building, etc. Some points are so legendary we encrypted the descriptions to avoid spoilers. You can try guessing them now, but the correct answers will be revealed on race day when you receive the map.

">Regulations Programme How to get there & Event Centre Map

Legend of ĶĪPSALA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

In the late 19th century, Ķīpsala was a quiet island on the Daugava riverbank with ship berths and craftsmen’s workshops, while Āgenskalns grew into a charming suburb of merchants and artisans with cobbled streets and wooden houses. Further out, the areas of Imanta and Iļģuciems were once meadows and scattered farmsteads before Soviet-era housing blocks, hidden shortcuts and courtyard labyrinths took over. During the Riga Legends Rogaining on 21.03.26, with the event centre located in Ķīpsala, participants will cross places where port history meets suburban charm, industrial heritage and the vibrant rhythm of modern Riga – running through more than a hundred years of city stories, from riverbanks to courtyard mazes.

Event Schedule and Programme

Add to Google Calendar, or Add to Apple Calendar

Time Activity
09:30 Number pickup and map distribution begins
11:00 Start of 6h rogaining (Rogaining hike participants may start anytime from 11:00 to 13:00)
11:30 Start of 3h MTB rogaining
12:00 Start of 4h rogaining
13:00 Start of 2h rogaining, 2h rogaining run and 2h rogaining hike
14:30 Finish time limit for 3h MTB rogaining
15:00 Finish time limit for 2h rogaining and 2h rogaining run
16:00 Finish time limit for 4h rogaining
17:00 Finish time limit for 6h rogaining and rogaining hike
17:10 Award ceremony for all distances and INTERVALS.LV lottery with Garmin and other prizes

Event Centre Location and Terrain

The event will take place in Pārdaugava. The event centre will be located in the Ķīpsala area.

Directions to the event centre:

GPS TRACK RECORDING AND ANALYSIS AFTER THE EVENT

If you want spectators to follow your progress on the big screen in the event centre, or analyse your (or your competitors’) route choices afterwards, use the MapRun app:

 

 

Map Symbols

Since MTB is available in all stages this year, the map will differentiate asphalt (brown) and unpaved fast/medium/slow/very slow (the more dashed, the slower) black roads and trails. Narrow tractor ruts shown with the thin stiga symbol are unsuitable for cyclists, though runners may squeeze through.

Vegetation is shown with gradual transitions from very young to young, medium and old forest using four shades (green to white). Unlike classic orienteering maps, this describes forest age, not runnability. This detailed vegetation is possible thanks to the Latvian Geospatial Information Agency’s LiDAR data.

Remember that olive green areas are out of bounds. Closed roads are coloured red. If you see “Private property” signs in the terrain, please respect them even if not mapped.

Contours are at a detailed 2 m interval.

 

 

 

 

COMPETITION MAP AND TERRITORY

Maps will be distributed on the morning of the event. They are laminated but moisture may still enter from the edges. Long-distance participants are advised to reinforce map edges with tape or use waterproof map holders. Scale: 1:20 000 (1 cm = 200 m). Size: 62 × 43 cm.

The terrain consists mainly of runnable pine forests and sandy dunes. Most roads crossing dunes turn sandy and unrideable for cyclists (though parallel micro-tracks may exist). The map marks many such unrideable areas with thin stiga symbols. Lower wetlands contain dense shrubs and marsh vegetation, though after prolonged dry periods they may be more passable.

Control Point Descriptions

Study the control point descriptions! They clarify exact locations—north/south side of a building, etc. Some points are so legendary we encrypted the descriptions to avoid spoilers. You can try guessing them now, but the correct answers will be revealed on race day when you receive the map.