The eighth night ultramarathon CrazyOwl50 Prophetic Oleg, mighty Volkhov will take place in the incredibly rich places in terms of history and nature of the Leningrad Region!
The idea to create a crazy night start with a bright rock and roll atmosphere, the location of which would never be repeated, appeared more than 10 years ago, but the first CrazyOwl50 race was held only in 2018 and gathered then 500 athletes.
Currently, a noisy and supportive fraternity of ultramarathon runners of more than two thousand athletes has already visited the Tver, Kaluga, Ivanovo and other regions, and the number of those wishing to take part in this crazy start is steadily growing!
In 2026, we invite athletes to go with us to the Leningrad Region!
We will have the constant attributes of the CrazyOwl50 race - a rock and roll music concert and a powerful show of artists before the start, an arch and a corridor surrounded by tongues of flame, fire and volleys of fireworks.
Lyubshanskaya Fortress - the oldest stone and earth fortress on the territory of Ancient Rus', quarries where trilobite fossils over 450 million years old are found, waterfalls and much more await athletes at CrazyOwl50 2026 Prophetic Oleg, the mighty Volkhov!
(English trail running)
At the distance, athletes will find solitude in mystical historical places, which will help them hear their own voice and themselves more clearly, escaping from the bustle of the metropolis.
This is a start for those whose soul longs for adventure, meeting with the same, like you, in a unique atmosphere of brotherhood and a new location every year.
All finishers of the 50K and 20K distances receive an official ITRA assessment from the International Trail Running Association.
Event date: June 12-13, 2026
06/12/2026
17:00 - Start for participants of the Ladoga coast trail 3K distance from 15 years and older
18:00 - Start for participants of the Ladoga Seagull 2K distance from 11 to 14 years old
18:30 - Start for participants of the Sovenok 1K distance from 6 to 10 years old
18:45 - Start for participants of the Sovenok 1K distance from 0 to 5 years old
24:00 - Start for participants of the 50K and 20K distances
Place of the event:
Expo, start and finish for participants of all distances: Staraya Ladoga village (Staroladozhskoye rural settlement, Volkhov district, Leningrad region)
Distances:
50K - 57.5 km;
20K - 22.5 km;
Ladoga coast trail 3K - 3 km;
Ladoga seagull 2K - 2 km;
Sovenok 1K - 1 km;
Distance limit:
50K 9 hours
20K 5 hours
Participation in the event is open to the following participants:
The age of the participant is determined at the time of the actual date of the event - June 12-13, 2026.
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06/12/2026 |
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13:00 - 20:00 |
Expo work. Issue starter packs for registered participants |
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13:00 - 16:00 |
Distribution of starter packs for participants of the Ladoga coast trail 3K distance |
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13:00 - 17:00 |
Distribution of starter packs for participants of the Ladoga Seagull 2K distance |
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13:00 - 17:30 |
Distribution of starter packs for participants of the Sovenok 1K distance |
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16:00 |
Start of work of changing rooms and storage lockers on the territory of the start and finish town |
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17:00 |
Start for participants of the Ladoga coast trail 3K |
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18:00 |
Start for participants of the Ladoga Chaika 2K race |
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18:30 |
Start for participants of the Sovenok 1K distance from 6 to 10 years old |
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18:45 |
Start for participants of the Sovenok 1K distance from 0 to 5 years old |
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19:00 |
Awarding for the winners of the Ladoga Coast Trail 3K, Ladoga Seagull 2K, Sovenok 1K distances |
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22:00 - 24:00 |
Equipment check for 50K and 20K participants |
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22:30 |
Race briefing at the start and finish area town |
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22:50 |
Rock and Roll concert on the territory of the start and finish town |
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23:45 |
Entertainment show on the territory of the start-finish town |
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24:00 |
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Electronic registration of participants is carried out on the website www.goldenultra.ru in the participant's personal account from 12:00 on June 20, 2025, until 12:00 on May 10, 2026.
The registration fee is:
50K - 7,000 rubles.
20K - 5,000 rubles.
Ladoga coast trail 3K - 2,700 rubles.
Ladoga seagull 2K - 2,500 rubles.
Sovenok 1K - 2,500 rubles.
When registering for the Expo Event (June 12, 2026), the cost will be:
50K - 8000 rub.
20K - 6000 rub.
Ladoga coast trail 3K - 3000 rub.
Ladoga seagull 2K - 3000 rub.
Sovenok 1K - 3000 rub.
If there are free start numbers!
The registration fee for corporate companies is:
50K - 8400 rub.
20K - 6000 rub.
Ladoga coast trail 3K - 3240 rub.
Ladoga seagull 2K - 3000 rub.
Sovenok 1K - 3000 rub.
Pensioners, large families, honorary donors of Russia, disabled people, veterans and combatants are provided with a 50% discount. To do this, you need to:
The discount does not apply to the distances: Ladoga coast trail 3K, Ladoga seagull 2K, Sovenok 1K.
Re-registration
Re-registration to another person and change of distance are made in the participant's personal account before 12:00 on May 10, 2026. Re-registration and change of distance are carried out on a paid basis, the cost is 1000 rubles.
When changing the distance at the Expo Event (June 12, 2026), the cost will be 1000 rubles.
Qualification in the Elite
To qualify for the elite category, an athlete or his representative must:
(the results of competitions held after January 1, 2024 are taken into account)
Qualification requirements:
Absolute winners of the CrazyOwl50 event in 2024-2025 and elite athletes with a PI of at least 700 for men and 575 for women, according to the ITRA index, are given a 100% discount. To do this, you need to:
The participant's starter pack includes:
Participants' starter packs will be distributed at the Expo
June 12, 2026 from 13:00 to 20:00
Attention! Starter packs will not be distributed after 20:00!
Participants' starter packs will be distributed in Moscow on the eve of the event. The date, time and address of issue will be published on the website www.goldenultra.ru.
Terms of receiving a starter pack
When receiving a starter pack, a participant aged 18 years or older is required to:
* For the Ladoga coast trail 3К distance, a medical certificate and insurance are not required.
When receiving a starter pack by proxy, the participant's authorized representative is required to provide*:
*When receiving a starter pack by power of attorney, it is impossible to change the distance.
When receiving a starter pack for a participant from 15 to 18 years old, the following is required:
When receiving a starter pack for a participant from 0 to 14 years old, the parent must provide:
Medical certificate:
Transfer for participants and accompanying persons is provided on a paid basis. Transfers depart on schedule. Payment is collected in your personal account on the official website of the event goldenultra.ru. Registration for the transfer will open the day before the event. Travel time is about 2.5 hours.
June 12, 2026
Departure of buses from the metro station Ulitsa Dybenko (Saint Petersburg) to the village of Staraya Ladoga and back.
June 13, 2026
Departure of buses from the village of Staraya Ladoga to the metro station Ulitsa Dybenko (Saint Petersburg)
Mandatory equipment for 50K distance participants
Mandatory equipment for 20K distance participants
Without mandatory equipment and a start number with a chip, the participant will not be allowed to start.
Mandatory equipment must be present throughout the entire distance.
Equipment check begins 2 hours before the start.
Equipment recommendations for 50K and 20K participants
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Distance 50K. Start on 12.06 at 24:00 |
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Checkpoint |
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Closing Time |
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Assistance |
Evacuation |
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CP №1 (Eden) |
24 |
03:45 |
Fruits, dried fruits, nuts, salted snacks, chocolate spread, lard, bread, water, tea, cola, isotonic drink POWERUP |
First aid assistance |
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Finish |
57,5 |
09:00 |
Hot food, tea, water |
First aid assistance |
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Distance 20K. Start on 12.06 at 24:00 |
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Checkpoint |
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Closing Time |
Supplies |
Assistance |
Evacuation |
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CP №1 (Volkhov) |
14,5 |
03:30 |
Fruits, dried fruits, nuts, salted snacks, chocolate spread, lard, bread, water, tea, cola, isotonic drink POWERUP |
First aid assistance |
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Finish |
22,5 |
05:00 |
Hot food, tea, water |
First aid assistance |
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Awards are given from 1st to 3rd place for men and women in the absolute championship at each distance.
1st place 60,000 rubles and gifts
2nd place 40,000 rubles and gifts
3rd place 20,000 rubles. and gifts
Participants who take prize places are awarded valuable prizes and gifts
Athletes who take 1-2-3 places in their age groups* are additionally awarded valuable prizes:
*Except for the Ladoga coast trail 3К distance
We are confident that the starts of the Running Heroes Russia team can provide unforgettable emotions and an incredible burst of energy, even if you don't run any of the distances.
The truth of this statement will be confirmed by anyone who has participated in our events as a volunteer and supported athletes on the track and in the start-finish area.
We invite you to join our team to experience the festive atmosphere from the inside!
To join the team of volunteers for Running Heroes Russia, you need to fill out the application form at http://runningheroes.ru/volunteer (the form becomes available one and a half to two months before the race date).
If you want to stay informed about our news and be the first to know when we start recruiting volunteers for a particular event, subscribe to our Telegram channel at https://t.me/rhrvolunteers
For any questions related to volunteering in our team, you can email us at volunteer@goldenultra.ru. We are available on weekdays!
We would be delighted to see you among our ranks. See you at the starts soon!
List of participants 2026
Information will appear soon!
LLC Golden Ring Ultra Trail, PSRN: 1207700444280, TIN: 9724029321