Race distances: running 14 km, 55 km, 50 miles, and 100 miles, as well as two extreme races: Votto Lake Extreme Breakout and Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence, suitable for the bravest trail runners with good orienteering skills. All distances will be declared to ITRA. Distances for children: Karelia Fun Run 1 km (ages 0-10) and Karelia Sprint 3 km (ages 11-14).
Votto Lake Extreme Breakout – for the most resilient and powerful athletes, we've prepared a new challenge, the most challenging Nordic trail, about 40 km of truly beautiful wilderness and brutal terrain!
Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence – for the most extreme athletes. Even longer than the VLEB, even more challenging non-running sections, even more places with swimming between islands. A unique distance where you'll be at one with nature and achieve complete zen. A journey across Pyuksa Mountain, where no trail runner has gone before.
Athletes who successfully complete the Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence and Votto Lake Extreme Breakout will receive a special Lonely Runner trophy.
Date: September 4-5, 2027
September 4, 2027
10:00 - Start for participants in the Votto Lake Extreme Breakout
16:00 - Start for participants in the Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles
16:30 - Start for participants in the Karelia Sprint
17:00 - Start for participants in the Karelia Fun Run
September 5, 2027
06:00 - Start for participants in the 50 Miles
08:00 - Start for participants of the Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence
08:00 - Start for participants of the 55 km distance
09:00 - Start for participants of the 14 km distance
Venue:
Expo, start and finish for all distances - 62.93882 32.51877 (Russia, Republic of Karelia, Muezersky District, Gimoli settlement)
Distances:
Distance limits:
Participation in the event is open to:
Participant age is determined on the actual date of the event.
September 4-5, 2027.
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September 4, 2027 |
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08:00-18:00 |
Expo operation in the start-finish area. Distribution of starter packs to registered participants |
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08:00-18:00 |
Equipment check for Elite and Cluster A athletes |
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08:00-09:30 |
Distribution of starter packs for participants in the Votto Lake Extreme Breakout |
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08:00-15:30 |
Distribution of starter packs for participants in the Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles) |
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08:00-16:00 |
Starter pack distribution for participants in the Karelia Sprint and Karelia Fun Run races |
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09:00 |
Changing room and storage locker opening |
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09:30 |
Briefing and equipment check for participants in the Votto Lake Extreme Breakout) |
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10:00 |
Start for participants of the Votto Lake Extreme Breakout |
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10:00-18:00 |
Young Trail Runners' Headquarters |
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11:00 |
Briefing for participants of the Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles) |
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15:00-16:00 |
Reception of supplies and equipment check for participants in the Vottovaara Ultra 100-mile race (Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles) |
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16:00 |
Start for participants in the Vottovaara Ultra 100-mile race (Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles) Miles) |
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16:30 |
Start for participants in the Karelia Sprint (Karelia Sprint) |
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17:00 |
Start for participants in the Karelia Fun Run (Karelia Fun) Run) |
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18:00 |
Closing of the finish line for participants of the Votto Lake Extreme Breakout race |
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18:00 |
Award ceremony for winners of the Votto Lake Extreme Breakout, Karelia Sprint, and Karelia Fun Run races |
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19:00 |
Briefing for all participants distances |
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September 5, 2027 |
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05:00 |
Opening of the start and finish town |
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05:00-09:00 |
Distribution of starter packs to registered participants |
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05:00-06:00 |
Reception of drop-off points for participants in the 50 Miles |
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06:00 |
Start for participants in the 50-mile race |
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07:30 |
Equipment check for participants in the Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence |
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08:00 |
Start for participants in the Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence Race Silence) |
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08:00 |
Start for 55 km participants |
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09:00 |
Start for 14 km participants |
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12:00 |
Finish line closes for 14 km participants km |
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12:10 |
Award ceremony for the winners of the 14 km distance |
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18:00 |
Closing of the finish line for the 55 km distance |
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18:10 |
Award ceremony for the winners of the 55 km distance, Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence, and Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles) |
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19:00 |
Finish line closing for participants of the Vottovaara Ultra 100-mile race (Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles) |
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20:00 |
Award ceremony for the 50-mile race winners |
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20:00 |
Finish line closing for the Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence race participants |
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21:00 |
Finish line closing for the 50-mile race participants |
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21:00 |
Finish line closing for the 50-mile race participants |
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21:00 |
Closing of changing rooms, storage lockers, and closing start and finish town |
Participants can register online at https://my.goldenultra.ru/ in their personal account from 12:00 PM July 1, 2026, to 12:00 PM August 8, 2027.
The registration fee is:
When registering for the Expo Event (September 4-5, 2027), the cost will be:
Subject to availability of start numbers!
The registration fee for legal entities and sole proprietors is:
Applications for participation from legal entities are accepted at corp@goldenultra.ru
Pensioners, large families, honorary donors of Russia, disabled people, veterans, and combat participants receive a 50% discount. To do this, you need to:
The discount does not apply to the following distances: Vottovaara Ultra 100 Miles (Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 Miles), Karelia Sprint, and Karelia Fun Run*.
*Except for families with disabled children.
Re-registration
Electronic re-registration and distance changes are required in your participant's personal account before 12:00 PM on August 8, 2027. The cost is 1000 rubles.
If the distance is changed at the Expo Event (September 4-5, 2027), the cost will be 1000 rubles.
To qualify for the Elite Cluster and Cluster A, the athlete or their representative must upload supporting documents corresponding to the qualification in the participant's personal account on the goldenultra.ru website.
(Results of competitions held after January 1, 2025, are taken into account).
Qualification requirements for the Elite Cluster:
Qualification requirements for Cluster A*:
*The distance used for qualification must be no more and no less than twice the distance for which the athlete is applying.
For the Vottovaara Ultra 100 Participants who meet one of the following qualification requirements can register for the Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles:
- Kodar Ridge Chara Sands 70;
- Golden Ring Ultra Trail 100 T80;
- Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles;
- Mad Fox Ultra K70;
- White Bride Ultra M70;
Results from competitions held between 2025 and 2027 will be considered.
The participant's starter pack includes:
Participant starter packs will be distributed at the Expo in the start/finish town 62.93882 32.51877 (Russia, Republic of Karelia, Muyezersky District, Gimoli settlement)
Conditions for receiving a starter pack
To receive a starter pack, participants aged 18 and over are required to provide the following:
To receive a starter pack, participants aged 15 to 17 are required to provide the following:
When receiving a starter pack for a participant aged 0 to 14, the parent must provide:
Athletes are permitted to participate in the competition with an accident and illness insurance policy. Insurance terms:
Medical certificate:
Branded train following the route:
Moscow - St. Petersburg - Gimoly - St. Petersburg - Moscow.
Travel date: September 3-7, 2027
Registration will open the day before the event.
Bus transfer:
The cost of a one-way transfer for participants and accompanying persons is 3,700 rubles. Payment is collected in your personal account on the official website of the event goldenultra.ru. Transfers depart on schedule. Registration opens the day before the event.
Petrozavodsk - Gimoly
September 3, 2027
09:30; 19:30
04 September 2027
04:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 19:30; 23:00
Gimoly - Petrozavodsk
04 September 2027
19:00
05 September 2027
14:00; 16:00; 18:00; 20:00; 22:30
12.2.1 Coordinates:
Three accommodation options for the Vottovaara Mountain Race 2027:
1) Passengers on the branded trail runner train will stay on the train during the race days; the train will be at Gimolskaya station.
2) You can pitch your own tent in the campground at the start/finish area (62.93882 32.51877, Republic of Karelia, Muezersky District, Gimolskaya village).
3) You can stay in Petrozavodsk and travel to the start/finish area via our organized transfers; please register in advance.
Mandatory Equipment
Mandatory Equipment for the Drop-Off
1. Each food package must be labeled with the participant's number. If the number is missing, the participant will receive a penalty of additional time (+30 minutes) to their final result.
2. The track may be updated the day before the start; information about the track update will be posted on the official race information channels.
3. The organizers' phone number is in the contact list (+7 926 680 31) 69).
5. There will be NO disposable tableware at the refreshment stations!
6. Participants are required to familiarize themselves with the safety instructions and rules of conduct on the water (Appendix No. 1 to the Regulations).
7. Upon receipt of the starter pack, participants are required to notify the organizers of any illness that may affect the provision of medical care.
8. Required first aid kit contents:
Elite and A-level athletes Participants have the opportunity to undergo equipment checks during the distribution of their starter packs. For the Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles, Votto Lake Extreme Breakout, and Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence, equipment checks occur before the distribution of their starter numbers.
In the Votto Lake Extreme Breakout and Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence, participants will receive a special buoy during the swimming stages, which can be used as a flotation device. Additional flotation devices or paddles are prohibited!
Mandatory equipment must be present throughout the entire distance. A check for the athlete's mandatory equipment according to the distance may be made on the course.
Recommended Equipment
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Trail Shoes |
All Distances |
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Headgear |
All Distances |
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Tights or leg warmers |
100 miles, 50 miles |
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Sunscreen (SPF30) |
All distances |
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Sunglasses |
All distances |
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Anti-chafing lotion |
All distances |
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Blister patch |
all distances |
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Insect repellents |
all distances |
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Gaiters |
all distances |
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Reflective element on clothing (front and back) |
100 miles |
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Container for Drinks |
All distances |
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Waterproof bag for things |
VLEB, VMR SILENCE |
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Spare warm clothes |
VLEB, VMR SILENCE |
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First aid kit |
· Bandage at least 10cm x 5m (>=1 pc); · Adhesive tape roll (3x300 cm); · Hemostatic sponge 50x50mm (>=2 pcs); · Sterile wipes at least 75x75mm (>=3 pcs); · Personal medications (if necessary). |
** Refusal, ignoring inspection, failure to follow the referee's instructions, or unsportsmanlike behavior will result in disqualification!
Please note: the items included in the mandatory equipment list are basic clothing that every trail runner should select according to their skills. This ensures the best safety and efficiency.
Awards are given to 1st through 3rd place men and women in the overall championship for each distance.
1st place - 100,000 rubles and gifts;
2nd place - 70,000 rubles and gifts;
3rd place - 60,000 rubles and gifts;
1st place - 50,000 rubles and gifts;
2nd place - 40,000 rubles and gifts;
3rd place - 30,000 rubles and gifts;
1st place - 40,000 rubles and gifts;
2nd place - 30,000 rubles and gifts;
3rd place - 20,000 rubles and gifts;
Athletes who take 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in their age groups are also awarded valuable prizes:
15-17 years old;
18-29 years;
30-39 years;
40-49 years;
50-59 years;
60-69 years;
70 and older.
Every finisher of the Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles, 50 miles, Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence, 55 km, Votto Lake Extreme Breakout, and 14 km receives official ITRA points. Successful finishers of the Vottovaara Mountain Race 100 miles are awarded 5 ITRA points, 50 miles - 3 points, Vottovaara Mountain Race Silence – 2 points, 55 km – 2 points, Votto Lake Extreme Breakout – 1 point and 14 km – 0 points.
We are confident that the Running Heroes Russia team's competitions can provide unforgettable emotions and an incredible boost of energy, even if you don't run any of the distances.
Anyone who has ever volunteered at our events and supported the athletes on the track and in the start/finish town will confirm the truth of this statement.
We invite you to join our team and experience the festive atmosphere from the inside!
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For any questions about volunteering with our team, please email us at volunteer@goldenultra.ru. We are available weekdays! We'd be delighted to welcome you to our ranks. See you soon at the start!
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