Olaine Rogaining takes place next week!

Original publication date: 17.07.2017

On Sunday, July 30, the Olaine rogaining will take place for the first time on the Olaines Mežaparka stage, which invites runners and orienteers to apply for a 2, 4 or 6-hour running distance, to challenge themselves in a 3-hour MTB cycling distance or an 8-kilometer trail run along a partially marked route. On the other hand, children are offered a rogaining walk with instructors, where the participation fee is only 1 EUR until the competition week.

The start of Rogaining will be given at the Olaines Mežaparka stage on Veselis Street 7. The first start is scheduled at 11:00 for the longest distances - 4 and 6 hours - teams, at 11:30 will be the start of the 3-hour MTB cycle distance, but at At 12:00, the participants of the 2-hour rogaining, the participants of the 8-kilometer trail run and the rogaining walk will start. On the day of the competition, participants will be able to park their cars on Jelgava street, near the competition center.

In the 8-kilometer trail race, participation is individual and is a great start to learning the basics of orienteering, but in the 2, 4 and 6-hour rogaining, participation is in teams of 2 to 4 participants. Teams are made up of friends, family or company groups, as well as active recreation enthusiasts. On the other hand, the MTB distance, where participation will be evaluated individually, will appeal to fans of cycling.

The Olaine rogaining orientation area will be diverse - the competition map will include both the city of Olaine and natural areas with roads of different surfaces, trails and natural obstacles, such as swamps, thus playing a crucial role in noticing and using the features of the area. Registration for the competition is available on the website www.olainesrogainings.lv, where you can also view photos and videos of the area. The competition is offered by Olaine council, supported by sports nutrition Isostar.