Rogaining is a navigation sport in which participants plan their own route and visit checkpoints marked on a map within a set time limit. Each checkpoint has a specific point value, and the aim is to collect as many points as possible.

Unlike traditional running races, rogaining has no fixed route. Participants choose the order in which they visit checkpoints and the distance they cover based on their abilities and fitness level.

Legends Rogaining welcomes everyone, from experienced athletes and beginners to families with children and outdoor enthusiasts.

Yes! Legends Rogaining is suitable for beginners and participants with no previous orienteering experience.

Each participant or team chooses their own route, how many checkpoints to visit, and their pace. You do not have to visit every checkpoint. The key is to plan a route that suits your abilities and return to the finish within the time limit.

For beginners, we recommend the 2-hour rogaining event or the Legends Hike, where you can learn the basics of navigation at a more relaxed pace.

Legends Rogaining offers several options for different age groups and fitness levels.

• 2-hour, 4-hour and 6-hour rogaining – team navigation events on foot for teams of 2–5 participants.
• 2-hour Solo rogaining – an individual navigation event for runners.
• 3-hour bike rogaining – an individual navigation event by bicycle.
• Legends Hike – an interactive adventure with navigation elements, open to individuals, families and groups of friends.
• 2-hour children’s walk – an adventure covering approximately 3–5 km for children aged 12 and under.

Detailed information about event formats, age groups and entry requirements can be found in the rules for each event.

Rogaining has no fixed course length. Each participant or team decides how far to go and which checkpoints to visit.

Depending on your pace and fitness level, the approximate distances are:

• 2-hour rogaining: 7–10 km walking or 15–25 km running.

• 4-hour rogaining: 15–20 km walking or 25–35 km running.

• 6-hour rogaining: 20–30 km walking or 35–50 km running.

• 3-hour Bike Rogaining: approximately 50 km.

• Legends Hike: depending on the event, you can choose a 10 km route, a 20 km route or a route you plan yourself.

• Children’s Walk: approximately 3–5 km.

These distances are estimates. The actual distance depends on your chosen route, the terrain and your abilities.

Teams in the 2-hour, 4-hour and 6-hour rogaining events must consist of 2–5 participants. At least one team member must be aged 18 or over on the day of the event.

Teams can enter the men’s, women’s, mixed or family categories. Junior, senior and super veteran categories are also available, depending on the event format and participants’ ages.

In the family category, at least one team member must be aged 5–12 and at least one must be aged 23 or over on the day of the event.

The exact categories and age restrictions are specified in the rules for each event.

Yes! The 2-hour Solo Rogaining event, 3-hour Bike Rogaining event and Legends Hike are open to individual participants.

The 2-hour, 4-hour and 6-hour team rogaining events are normally entered by teams of 2–5 participants.

You can also enter the 4-hour and 6-hour rogaining events individually on a non-competitive basis. Your result will be recorded, but you will not be eligible for podium places. To arrange an individual entry in either of these events, please contact the organisers in advance at xevents@xevents.lv.

Yes! Families with children are welcome at Legends Rogaining.

The 2-hour, 4-hour and 6-hour rogaining events include a family category. At least one team member must be aged 5–12 and at least one must be aged 23 or over.

Children aged 12 and under can also join the 2-hour Children’s Walk, covering approximately 3–5 km. Children can explore with an instructor provided by the organisers or use the Actionbound app to find checkpoints and complete tasks.

Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. The accompanying adult can join the Children’s Walk free of charge.

Participation by minors must comply with the rules for the chosen event format and the parental consent requirements.

The Legends Hike is an interactive orienteering adventure without the pressure of racing. It is a chance to explore the area, discover interesting places and complete tasks along the way.

The hike uses the free Actionbound app, which helps you follow the route on your smartphone, discover local stories and answer questions.

Depending on the event, you can choose from three formats:

• 10 km Interactive Hike: a route taking approximately 2–3 hours, with the route shown in the app.

• 20 km Adventure Hike: a route taking approximately 4–5 hours for those looking for a more active outing.

• Map-Based Hike: participants plan their own route and choose the order in which they visit checkpoints.

The hike is non-competitive, and no race rankings are produced. Participants can receive a commemorative medal at the finish and enter the prize draw, provided they finish by the deadline specified in the event programme.

Participants who collect at least 10 points in the Actionbound app also enter an additional prize draw.

You can register online at www.rogainings.lv by selecting your preferred event and format.

When registering a team, you will need to provide a team name and details of the participants. For individual events, complete the individual registration form.

Advance registration is usually open until Thursday of the event week, inclusive. Registration may also be available at the event centre on the day, where permitted by the event rules.

The entry fee depends on the chosen format, the participant’s age and the registration date. We recommend registering early, as entry fees are lower during the earlier registration periods.

Yes! Holders of a valid “Goda ģimene” card receive a 20% discount on the entry fee when registering in advance.

To receive the discount, enter your “Goda ģimene” card number in the registration system. The discount is applied automatically once the details have been verified.

The discount does not apply to season passes.

The team captain can change the team’s line-up, add participants or change the event format through the self-service section of the website:

https://rogainings.lv/lv/registracija/?manage=1

Online changes can be made until 23:59 on Tuesday of the event week. There is no administration fee for changes made before this deadline, although adding a participant or changing the event format may require an additional entry fee payment.

After this deadline, changes can only be made at the registration centre on the day of the event. A €5 administration fee applies.

If you experience technical difficulties when making changes, please email xevents@xevents.lv.

If a participant or team can no longer take part, please inform the organisers by emailing xevents@xevents.lv and providing the team name or the registered participant’s details.

If a team or participant withdraws, does not attend or is disqualified, the entry fee will not be refunded or transferred to another event in the series.

If the event is postponed or cancelled by the organisers or due to exceptional circumstances, the provisions set out in the rules for that event will apply.

To take part, you need an event map, a race number and an electronic punching card (SI card), all of which are provided by the organisers.

We also recommend bringing:

• A compass and a watch to keep track of time.

• Comfortable sports shoes and clothing suitable for the weather and terrain.

• Drinking water or a sports drink.

• Energy bars or other food for the course.

• A waterproof marker for route planning.

• A torch or headlamp if you may be out after dark.

• A charged mobile phone for emergencies.

Bike Rogaining participants must wear a securely fastened cycling helmet throughout the event.

Legends Hike participants need a charged smartphone with the Actionbound app installed.

Additional equipment requirements may apply depending on the format and the specific event.

Yes, the maps provided by the organisers are water-resistant and suitable for use in various weather conditions.

However, participants are responsible for keeping their maps in usable condition throughout the event. We recommend additional map protection in prolonged rain or particularly wet conditions.

Control visits are recorded electronically using SI punching cards.

Each checkpoint has an electronic punching unit. Hold your SI card close to the unit or insert it into the unit, as appropriate, and wait for the confirmation signal.

In team events, all team members must register their visit at the same checkpoint within two minutes of one another.

If a punching unit is not working or you do not receive a confirmation signal, follow the instructions provided by the organisers.

After finishing, return your SI cards to the organisers so that your results can be downloaded and processed.

At Legends Rogaining, the organisers provide each participant with a suitable SI card, which is included in the entry fee. Personal SI cards are not used.

In team events, SI cards are assigned to the team rather than to individual participants. Team members can therefore decide before the start who will use each of the supplied cards.

Your SI card must be attached as instructed by the organisers and returned after you finish.

SI cards are not used in the Legends Hike or the Children’s Walk.

Each checkpoint has a specific points value. Checkpoints are marked on the map with two-digit numbers, and the first digit indicates the points value.

For example, checkpoint 35 is worth 3 points, while checkpoint 72 is worth 7 points.

The aim is to collect as many points as possible within the time limit.

Penalty points apply if a team or participant exceeds the time limit. If two teams or participants have the same score, the one with the shorter finishing time ranks higher.

The full scoring rules are set out in the rules for each event.

Each rogaining event has a time limit of 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours, depending on the chosen format.

If a participant or team finishes after the time limit, one point is deducted from their score for every minute they are late.

If the time limit is exceeded by more than 30 minutes, all points collected during the event are lost.

We therefore recommend planning your route so that you return to the event centre with some time to spare.

In competitive rogaining events, participants navigate using the map provided by the organisers. Electronic navigation devices may not be used to plan routes or find checkpoints, except if a participant becomes lost.

You may carry a mobile phone for communication and emergencies.

In the Legends Hike and the Children’s Walk, a smartphone with the Actionbound app is used to explore the route, find checkpoints and complete tasks.

Dogs are welcome at Legends Rogaining, subject to any restrictions specified in the rules for the particular event.

Your dog must be kept on a lead throughout the event. You are responsible for its behaviour and safety, and for ensuring that it does not disturb others.

If you are injured, experience a health problem or cannot continue for any other reason, inform the organisers as soon as possible.

If you need emergency medical assistance, call the emergency number 112.

If a participant or team withdraws during the event, the organisers must be informed so that an unnecessary search is not started.

All participants must follow road traffic rules, respect private property and follow the instructions of the organisers and event officials.