Event Date: October 2-4, 2026

October 2, 2026

12:00 PM - Start for Olympus Race participants

1:30 PM - Finish line closes for Olympus Race participants

4:30 PM - Start for Sunset Highway to Rio participants

8:30 PM - Finish line closes for Sunset Highway to Rio participants

October 3, 2026

1:00 PM - Wedding Race Start

16:00 - L120 Start

October 4, 2026

05:00 - M70 Start

06:00 - E50 Start

07:00 - S30 Start

09:00 - Start for C15 distance participants

14:00 - Finish line closes for C15 distance participants

15:00 - Finish line closes for S30 distance participants

20:00 - Finish line closes for E50 distance participants

22:00 - Finish line closes for M70 distance participants

22:00 - Finish line closes for L120 distance participants

Distance limit:

L120 - 30 hours

M70 - 17 hours

E50 - 14 hours

S30 - 8 hours

C15 - 5 hours

Sunset Highway to Rio - 4 hours

Olympus Race - 1.5 hours

Distances:

L120 - 117.3 km. Elevation gain 5,487 m;

M70 - 74.2 km. Elevation gain 3,250 m;

E50 - 56.1 km. Elevation gain 2,584 m;

S30 - 29.2 km. Elevation gain: 1,187 m;

C15 - 17.4 km. Elevation gain: 455 m;

Sunset Highway to Rio - 16 km. Elevation gain: 656 m;

Olympus Race - 4.2 km. Elevation gain 462 m;

Venue:

● EXPO, start and finish for participants in the L120, M70, E50, S30, Wedding Race - 44.56115 38.07652 Central square (Gelendzhik);
● Start for participants in the C15 distance - 44.52070 38.13471 (Persikova street, Divnomorskoye village, Gelendzhik). Finish - 44.56115 38.07652 Central Square (Gelendzhik);
● Start for participants of the Sunset Highway to Rio distance - 44.64417 37.96722 (Gelendzhik). Finish - 44.62829 37.90768 (Kabardinka village, Gelendzhik);
● Start and finish for participants of the Olympus Race distance - 44.57563 38.09481 (Gelendzhik).

Participation in the event is permitted:

• L120, M70, E50, S30, C15, Sunset Highway to Rio, and Wedding Race - 18 years and up;

Participant age is determined by the event date - October 2-4, 2026.

The following are not allowed to participate in the event:

• Participants without a start number;
• Participants with someone else's start number;
• Participants with children in strollers, special backpacks, and other devices for carrying/transporting children;
• Participants wearing equipment, carrying gear, or carrying objects that may interfere with or cause harm to other participants (including runners with flags on poles);
• Participants using any mechanical means of transportation.

Electronic registration for participants is available on the website www.goldenultra.ru from

12:00 October 20, 2025 to 12:00 September 1, 2026.

The registration fee is:

• L120 - 12,000 rubles.
• M70 - 10,000 rubles.
• E50 - 9,000 rubles.
• S30 - 7,000 rubles.
• C15 - 6,000 rubles.
• Sunset Highway to Rio - 5,000 rubles.
• Olympus Race - 3000 rub.
• Wedding Race - RUB 3,000

When registering forExpo Events (October 02-03, 2026), the cost will be:

• L120 - 13,000 rub.
• M70 - 11,000 rub.
• E50 - 10,000 rub.
• S30 - 8000 rub.
• C15 - 7000 rub.
• Sunset Highway to Rio - RUB 6,000
• Olympus Race - RUB 3,500
• Wedding Race - RUB 3,500

Subject to availability!

The registration fee for corporate companies is:

• L120 - 14,400 rubles.
• M70 - 12,000 rubles.
• E50 - 10,800 rubles.
• S30 - 8,400 rubles.
• C15 - 7,200 rubles.
• Sunset Highway to Rio - 6,000 rubles.
• Olympus Race - 3,600 rubles.
• Wedding Race - 3,600 rubles.

Pensioners, large families, honorary donors of Russia, disabled people, veterans, and combat participants receive a 50% discount*.

To qualify:

• Register in your participant's personal account on the goldenultra.ru website;
• Upload documents confirming the discount.

*The discount does not apply to the Olympus Race, Wedding Race.

Re-registration

Re-registration and distance changes are available until 12:00 PM on September 1, 2026, in your participant's personal account for a fee. The cost is 1000 rubles.

When changing the distance at the Expo Event (October 2-3, 2026), the cost will be 1000 rubles.
Distance changes are only possible within the main Sunday distances (up from C15 to M70, down from L120 to C15).

Elite Qualification

To qualify for the elite category, a participant must:

• Register in your personal account on the goldenultra.ru website;
• Upload supporting documents corresponding to the qualification (results of competitions held after January 1, 2024 are taken into account)

Qualification requirements:

• PI minimum 700 for men and 575 for women, according to the ITRA index;
• Prize winners and top 5 finishers at major Russian and international running competitions;
• Overall winners of all RHR races.

Overall winners at the White Bride Ultra Gelendzhik event in 2024-2025 and elite athletes with a minimum PI of 700 for men and 575 for women, according to the ITRA index, are entitled to a 100% discount. To do this, you need to:

• Register in your personal account on the website goldenultra.ru;
• Upload supporting documents corresponding to the qualification.

Qualification for Cluster A

• The athlete or their representative must:
• register in your personal account on the website goldenultra.ru
• upload supporting documents corresponding to the qualification.

(results of competitions held after January 1, 2024 are taken into account)

Qualification requirements for distance participants:

• PI minimum 550 for men and 500 for women, in accordance with the index ITRA;
• Any Running Heroes Russia event - Top 30 men, Top 30 women;
• Any trail event* (over 100 participants) - Top 10 men overall, Top 10 women;
• Road distances* - a result of at least Class III (according to the 2022-2025 European Cross-Country Skiing Standard).

*The distance used for qualification must be no more and no less than twice the distance for which the athlete is applying.

The participant's starter pack includes:

• a starter number with a timing chip;
• a sticker for the storage locker;
• gifts from the organizing committee and event partners.

Participant starter packs will be distributed at EXPO 44.56115 38.07652 Central Square (Gelendzhik).

• October 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• October 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Attention! Starter packs will not be issued after 8:00 PM!

Conditions for receiving a starter pack

To receive a starter pack, participants aged 18 and over are required to provide:

• original identification document;
• original medical certificate*;
• insurance policy.

* A medical certificate and insurance are not required for the Wedding Race distances.

When receiving a starter pack by proxy, the participant's authorized representative must provide*:

• original identification document;
• a copy of the participant's identification document;
• original medical certificate;
• original power of attorney in the name of the authorized representative persons;
• insurance contract.

*Bird numbers for the L120 distance are not issued by proxy.

*When receiving a starter pack by proxy, the distance cannot be changed.

Insurance conditions:
Athletes are allowed to participate in the competition with an accident and illness insurance policy.
● the insured amount is not less than 300,000 rubles;
● applies to the date/dates of the race;
● suitable for running/trail running;
● suitable for participation in running/trail running competitions.

Medical certificate:

• issued by an institution licensed to carry out medical activities;
• contains the seal of the medical institution, the signature and seal of the physician, the date of issue, and the full name of the participant;
• confirms that the participant has health groups 1 or 2, or is issued according to the form in Appendix No. 2 to Order No. 1144n of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated October 23, 2020 (as amended on September 26, 2023);
• the certificate must contain permission to run the distance for which the participant is registered.
• is valid on the day of the race. The certificate is valid for the period specified therein, but no more than 1 year from the date of issue;
• the provided certificate is not returned upon receipt of the bib number. A photocopy of a medical certificate will only be accepted upon presentation of the original.

Awards are given to 1st through 3rd place men and women in the overall championship at each distance.

• L120

1st place - 400,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 200,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 100,000 rubles and gifts.

• M70

1st place - 70,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 50,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 40,000 rubles. and gifts.

• E50

1st place - 50,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 40,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 30,000 rubles and gifts.

• S30

1st place - 20,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 15,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 10,000 rubles and gifts.

• C15, Sunset Highway to Rio, Olympus Race, Wedding Race

Participants who take top places will be awarded valuable prizes and gifts.

Additional valuable prizes will be awarded to athletes who take 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in their age groups:

• 18-29 years old;
• 30-39 years old;
• 40-49 years old;
• 50-59 years old;
• 60-69 years old;
• 70 years and older;
  *Does not apply to the Sunset Highway, Olympus Race, and Wedding distances Race.

All participants who finish within the time limit will receive a finisher's medal at the finish line and prizes from the Organizing Committee. 

Awards are given to 1st through 3rd place men and women in the overall championship at each distance.

• L120

1st place - 400,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 200,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 100,000 rubles and gifts.

• M70

1st place - 70,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 50,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 40,000 rubles. and gifts.

• E50

1st place - 50,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 40,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 30,000 rubles and gifts.

• S30

1st place - 20,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 15,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 10,000 rubles and gifts.

• C15, Sunset Highway to Rio, Olympus Race, Wedding Race, Raccoon 3K, SUN FUN RUN

Participants who take top places will be awarded valuable prizes and gifts.

Additional valuable prizes will be awarded to athletes who take 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in their age groups:

• 18-29 years old;
• 30-39 years old;
• 40-49 years old;
• 50-59 years old;
• 60-69 years old;
• 70 years and older;
  *Does not apply to the Sunset Highway, Olympus Race, and Wedding distances Race.

All participants who finish within the time limit will receive a finisher's medal at the finish line and prizes from the Organizing Committee. 

• Results 2025
• Results 2024
• Results 2023
• Results 2022

   

Transfer for participants of the distance Sunset Highway to Rio
October 2, 2026
15:30
Buses depart from Gornaya st., 30, Gelendzhik (44.575756, 38.078558) to the start (44.64417 37.96722).
October 2, 2026
17:30; 18:30; 19:30; 20:30; 21:00
Buses depart from Kabardinka village (44.630798, 37.908011) to Gornaya St., 30, Gelendzhik (44.575756, 38.078558).

Transfer for participants of the C15 distance

October 4, 2026

08:00
Buses depart from Gornaya St., 30, Gelendzhik (44.575756, 38.078558) to the start (44.52070 38.13471)

Transfer is provided free of charge. Boarding occurs according to the starting number.

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!

Дата и место проведения Соревнования

Дата проведения Соревнования: 30 сентября - 01 октября 2023 года

30 сентября 2023 года
13:00 – Старт для участников дистанции «Wedding Race»
14:00 - Старт для участников дистанции «Raccoon 3K» от 10 до 15 лет
14:20 - Старт для участников дистанции «SUN FUN RUN» от 5 до 10 лет
14:40 - Старт для участников дистанции «SUN FUN RUN» от 0 до 5 лет
16:00 - Старт для участников дистанции L120

01 октября 2023 года
05:00 - Старт для участников дистанции M70
07:00 - Старт для участников дистанции E50
07:00 - Старт для участников дистанции S30
09:00 - Старт для участников дистанции C15 
13:00 - Закрытие финиша для участников дистанции C15
15:00 - Закрытие финиша для участников дистанции S30
21:00 - Закрытие финиша для участников дистанции E50
22:00 - Закрытие финиша для участников дистанции L120
22:00 - Закрытие финиша для участников дистанции M70

Место проведения:

• Экспо - Веллнесс-центр Приморье (ул. Мира, 21, корп.6, Геленджик);
• Старт и финиш для участников дистанций L120, M70, E50, S30, «Wedding Race», «Raccoon 3K», «SUN FUN RUN» - 44.56104 38.07664 Центральная площадь, скульптура «Белая невесточка» (Ленина ул., 1, Геленджик);
• Старт и финиш для участников дистанции «Wedding Race», «Raccoon 3K» и «SUN FUN RUN» - Маяк-Рассвет (Революционная ул., 48, Геленджик);
• Старт для участников дистанции С15 - 44.52068 38.13466 (Персиковая улица, село Дивноморское, Геленджик). Финиш - 44.56104 38.07664 Центральная площадь, скульптура «Белая невесточка» (Ленина ул., 1, Геленджик);

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1. Each food package must be labeled with the participant's number;
2. There will be NO (!) disposable tableware at the aid stations;

* For the C15 distance, the mandatory water supply container can serve as an alternative to a cup.

3. Organizer's phone number in the contact list (+79266803169);
4. The track may be updated on the eve of the start; information about the track update will be posted on the official information channels of the race;
5. The knife must meet the following criteria:

• must not have an exposed blade in the carried state;
• the sharpness of the blade must be sufficient to cut a rope 10mm thick and textile materials.

6. The wind and waterproof jacket must meet the following criteria:

• wind protection: membrane or dense fabric (windblocker/windstopper);
• water-repellent treatment;
• hood.

Recommendations: extended back, tight cuffs, possible built-in ventilation zippers.

7. In the dark, the participant MUST move along the route of the track with a flashlight on (a mobile phone with a flashlight is not a replacement for a waterproof headlamp);

** Refusal, ignoring verification, failure to follow the instructions of the judge, or unsportsmanlike conduct leads to disqualification!

Please note: the items included in the mandatory equipment list are the basic clothing that every trail runner should choose according to their skills. This means it ensures better safety and efficiency.

At the finish line, the leaders in the overall standings in all distances may be subject to a re-check of mandatory equipment.

A participant may be disqualified:

• Failure to comply with the conditions for completing the route (absence of a track or deviation from the track markings (markings) by more than 100 m, which led to a reduction in the track by 1 km or more);
• Absence of mandatory equipment (except for water and food);
• Failure to comply with the requirements of the judge;
• Unsportsmanlike conduct;
• In the event of the disqualification of one of the leaders in the overall standings due to the absence of mandatory equipment, leadership passes to the next finisher, who also passes a check of mandatory equipment;
• In the event that a participant has transferred all or part of the mandatory equipment to another participant (the decision on disqualification is considered by the commission in each case individually).

Mandatory equipment must be present throughout the entire distance. It is possible to check for the presence of mandatory equipment of the athlete on the track in accordance with the distance.

REGISTRATION/PERSONAL ACCOUNT

DISTANCE

AFTER THE EVENT