Riga Autumn Rogaining on Lucavsala this Saturday, 10 November

Original publication date: 06.11.2018

The number of participants in this largest orienteering-related sport competition in Latvia has in recent years well exceeded a thousand, and the number of registered participants is already over 1,200. Riga autumn rogaining participants are offered five distances as usual - 2, 4 and 6-hour rogaining, as well as a rogaining run through checkpoints with a distance of less than 10km and a 2-hour rogaining walk for children.

When almost all of this year's running competitions have already ended, running lovers have another chance to run in a competition in which, in addition to running, there will be orientation. It is true that this orienteering is relatively easy in the urban area, but at the same time it is also interesting, so even lovers of running without orienteering experience can participate. Yes, the annual Riga autumn rogaining is approaching, and only three days remain until the much-awaited competition. Just like the spring rogaining, the autumn rogaining will also be dedicated to the centenary of Latvia, and the participants of both events will be able to receive the second part of the medal dedicated to the Latvian holiday. Since it will take place a week before the country's 100th birthday, the Rīga autumn rogaining will have an even more special festive feeling this time, so families, whose number is growing every year, can especially take advantage of this opportunity. Apart from families, you can see friends, as well as groups of institutions or companies among the participants.

This year, Lucavsala has been chosen as the center of the competition. This time, the compasses will have to be turned more to the south, as far as Riga Rogaining has not yet reached. The participants of Riga autumn rogaining will visit Pārdaugava again, but this time not Zolitūd, Imanta, Iļguciem, Mārupi, but the previously known Ķīpsala, Āgenskalni, Torņakalni, Ziepniekkalni, as well as Valdlauči. You will also have to visit many legendary stories in the beginning part of the Latgale suburb, or the so-called “Maskačkā”.For the first time, we will also run into the cross streets, dead ends and galleries of Old Riga. If you are strong enough and hardy, then besides Lucavsala you will have to comb over three other islands of our river of fate and cross four Daugava bridges.The organizers will provide GPS tracking to follow the participants live.

Also this time, the start of the competition will be divided into two times - at 4h and 6h distance participants will start at 11.00, while at At 12.00, the participants of the 2h, 7-10km Rogaining race and children will go on the Rogaining walk. race maps will be issued on the morning of the race at registration, which will be opened at 9.00 6-hour rogaining will be a good experience for those who have already enjoyed rogaining and are confident rogainers, or for those who want to challenge themselves to the longest run or hike of their life. On the other hand, 4-hour rogaining can be chosen by any lover of active recreation who wants to spend a sporty afternoon in nature with friends or family, while enjoying the city of Riga and nature in one event. Meanwhile, the shortest or 2-hour rogaining will be a great vacation for a family with children or older people, as well as a good opportunity for all rogaining beginners to test themselves in the exciting sport and spend 2 interesting hours with friends or family in the city environment and in nature. If you prefer an individual start, then the organizers have prepared the Rogaining race for your wishes, which will be a great training to keep yourself in athletic shape, as the distance will be on trails and paved paths. At the beginning of the 2-hour rogaining walk, children will receive a diploma on which they can stick the stickers collected at the checkpoints.

You can gather 2-5 friends or family and register a team for a distance of 2, 4 or 6 hours. If there are no friends, you can also participate alone - in a 7-10 km rogaining run lasting about an hour. Registration for the competition is available on the website www.rigasrogainings.lv. The competition is offered by Riga City Council, supported by Isostar, Garmin, TC Motors.