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Kuldiga Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Kuldiga
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Inārs Švarcs · CC BY-SA 4.0Laima Gūtmane (simka…, CC BY-SA 3.0Laima Gūtmane (simka…, CC BY-SA 3.0Laima Gūtmane (simka…, CC BY-SA 3.0Sebleouf, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Kuldiga · 21.1km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 8, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Inārs Švarcs · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Laima Gūtmane (simka…, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Laima Gūtmane (simka…, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Laima Gūtmane (simka…, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kuldiga Half Marathon race photo
Sebleouf, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Kuldiga Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This half marathon runs through Kuldīga’s Old Town, the jewel of Kurzeme, Latvia’s former capital region.

The winding course links cobbled lanes with the Venta riverfront and also serves as the Latvian half marathon Championships.

Started in 2006 and now more than 20 years old, it is a summer festival hosted by the city of Venta Rapid, Europe’s widest waterfall.

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.

Kuldiga Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Kurzemnieks · 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 Kuldiga 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.

From the 2026 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Kuldiga Half Marathon course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

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

From the 2026 edition
START

Pētera iela 5, Kuldīga

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The program covers all generations, with half marathon as the main event alongside 10K, 5K, a walk, a children’s race, and even a baby crawling race.

Race headquarters are set up at Kuldīga’s municipal outdoor stage at Pētera iela 5.

The course follows a loop course through the Old Town’s cobbled streets and along the Venta riverfront.

With many turns and hot summer lanes, it is more about enjoying the atmosphere than chasing a personal best.

The men’s course record is 1:06:17.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Kuldiga 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

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Kuldīgas pilsētas estrāde (Kuldīga City Stage), Pētera iela 5, Kuldīga

Race center, start and finish are all at Kuldīga City Stage on Pētera iela. No passenger rail serves Kuldīga (line closed); nearest option is Kuldīgas autoosta (bus station), roughly 1 km / 12–15 min walk from the venue.

Official 2026 edition (21st) is confirmed for Saturday 8 August 2026, not Sunday 9 August as listed. The prior (20th) edition was held on 9 August 2025, so the listed date matches a real past edition of this recurring race — normal year-to-year date drift, not a conflict.

Map

Getting to the finish

Kuldīgas pilsētas estrāde, Pētera iela 5, Kuldīga

Same venue as start (city stage/finish zone).

Map

Start shuttle

organizer only publishes a parking map, no shuttle service mentioned.

Transit card

Kuldiga is a small Latvian town with no dedicated transit card system; local and regional buses take cash payment directly from the driver (around EUR 2 per ride). Most visitors arrive by car or intercity bus from Riga rather than using in-town transit.

This is effectively a walkable small-town venue.

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.

Kuldīga is not served by rail, so the standard route is a bus journey of about 2 hours 30 minutes from Riga.

Traffic restrictions will be in place around the Old Town on race day, so drivers should check diversion notices.

Registration is available through the official website.

Times are local to Kuldiga. 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 Kuldiga Half Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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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

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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 · ₩152,368

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Riga Landmarks Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Check price and book

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Kuldiga

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Kuldiga after the race

Seeing Kuldiga with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Kuldiga.

Total cost and budget for Kuldiga Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Kuldiga Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Kuldiga runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Kuldiga Half Marathon

FAQ
When does Kuldiga Half Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 8, 2026.

What distances does Kuldiga Half Marathon 2027 offer?

Half. (From the 2026 edition)

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