Latvia · Vidzeme (Gauja National Park)
Sigulda Mountain Marathon
Distance
71.1 km
Date
September 26, 2026
Entry fee
55 EUR
€ / km
€0.77
Latvia’s hill surprise: short climbs, forest trails, and Gauja valley views near Sigulda.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3080m
D+/KM
43.32m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
12.6%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-13.6%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
1.3 km · 80 m gain
starts km 1 · avg 6.2% · max 54.1%
1.3 km · 80 m gain
starts km 37 · avg 6.2% · max 54.9%
0.4 km · 80 m gain
starts km 59 · avg 20.6% · max 67.2%
Top descents
1.8 km · 84 m drop
starts km 14 · avg -4.7% · max -52.8%
1.8 km · 84 m drop
starts km 61 · avg -4.7% · max -52.3%
1.8 km · 84 m drop
starts km 38 · avg -5.0% · max -49.8%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Riga (RIX)
Notes
Start: ~1–1.5 hrs by car or train to Sigulda / Public transport: very good; frequent train/bus Riga↔Sigulda; last-mile walkable / Accommodation: good in Sigulda; also easy base in Riga; book early for late-September weekend
