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Jelgava Night Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Jelgava Night Half Marathon race photo
Jelgava Night Half Marathon race photo
Jelgava Night Half Marathon race photo
Jelgava
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Scotch Mist · CC BY-SA 4.0Scotch Mist / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Igors Jefimovs, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsScotch Mist, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 290 days
Jul 24, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Jelgava · 21.1km
Entry fee
€25Varies by event and entry period
2027Date Jul 24, 2027 · Open
2026Date Sep 5, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Jelgava Night Half Marathon race photo
Scotch Mist · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jelgava Night Half Marathon race photo
Scotch Mist / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Jelgava Night Half Marathon race photo
Igors Jefimovs, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Jelgava Night Half Marathon race photo
Scotch Mist, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Jelgava Night Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A night race held on Pasta Island in Jelgava, Latvia.

There are six distances, and half marathon also serves as the Latvian Championships.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Jelgava Night Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

JelgavaLV · Full recap

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Jelgava Night Half Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Jelgava Night Half Marathon course map and elevation

The 21.1km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 21:15
START

Pasta sala

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A night race held around Pasta Island in Jelgava, with six events starting in sequence: a children’s race, 1.609km, 5km, 10km, half marathon and a relay.

Half marathon and the relay start at 9:15 p.m., while half marathon also serves as the Latvian half marathon Championships.

Entry fee varies by event, starting from 10 euros.

Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (65°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Jelgava Night Half Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No dedicated rail service to venue; nearest hub is Jelgava's town center/bus station, roughly 1-1.5 km walk from the venue

Official 2026 race center (start/finish/registration) is at 'Pasta sala', a river-island park in central Jelgava — not the Zemgales Olimpiskā centra Stadions.

Note: the official site states the 2026 edition was POSTPONED from Aug 22 to September 5, 2026 due to an official orange weather warning.

Sept 5, 2026 is the current confirmed date for this edition.

Getting to the finish

Pasta sala, Jelgava (same as start)

Route runs along Zemgales prospekts, Katoļu, Lielā, Atmodas streets, through Uzvaras park and around Jelgava Palace.

More details

official site references spectator parking and traffic-restriction info but no organized transit shuttle.

Stations & transport near the venue

Jelgava is a regional city near Riga with no unified contactless tap-card system;

local and intercity buses are paid in cash on board or via paper ticket.

Riga's e-talons/Rigas Satiksme card only covers the capital, not Jelgava,

so foreign visitors should plan on cash fares or a rental car for the short trip from Riga.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Jelgava is a city near Riga and does not have an integrated transport card system.

City and regional buses accept cash or paper tickets;

Riga’s e-talon card cannot be used in Jelgava.

Pasta Island, the race venue, is within a 1–1.5km walk of the city center and bus station.

It is about one hour from Riga by train or bus, making a same-day return trip possible.

Times are local to Jelgava. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Jelgava Night Half Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

12 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

From Riga: Sigulda & Turaida Day Tour, Castles & Nature

Sigulda Castle Tour · €101

View on GetYourGuide

Riga Landmarks Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Make a reservation after checking the price

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Jelgava with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Jelgava.

Total cost and budget for Jelgava Night Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Jelgava Night Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Jelgava runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Jelgava Night Half Marathon

FAQ
When does Jelgava Night Half Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, July 24, 2027 in Jelgava, Latvia.

How much is the Jelgava Night Half Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs €25.

What distances does Jelgava Night Half Marathon 2027 offer?

Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Jelgava Night Half Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 21:15. (From the 2026 edition)

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