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Samogitia Ultra 2027 - Where Dreams Go to Die

Germanto Landscape Reserve, Telšiai, Lithuania

June 5, 2027
Telšiai County
Trailo
6.7 km
Date:
June 5, 2027
Distances:
6.7 km
Surface:
Trailo
Location:
Germanto Landscape Reserve, Telšiai, Lithuania

Race description

Samogitia Ultra is a unique endurance race held in the Germanto Landscape Reserve near Telšiai, Lithuania. Participants run a 6.7 km forest trail loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains, known as the Last Man Standing. The race challenges runners' endurance, strategy, and grit, with a minimum of 7 loops required to earn a medal. The course features about 70 meters of elevation gain per loop and is set in a beautiful natural reserve.

Highlights

  • 6.7 km forest trail loop with about 70 meters of elevation gain
  • Course runs through the Germanto Landscape Reserve near Telšiai
  • 100% forest single- and double-track trails and gravel; the same loop is run day and night

Additional information

Runners must complete each 6.7 km loop within one hour or be eliminated. A minimum of 7 loops (46.9 km) is required to earn a medal. Runners receive warnings 3, 2, and 1 minute before each loop. Personal tents can be set up from 6 PM the day before the race near the start gate. Toilets are available about 50 meters from base camp. Water and hot water are available at base camp. There are no showers, but a clean lake is nearby. Walking during the race is allowed and recommended. Personal items can be left in tents, but are not the organizer's responsibility. The event has a tent base and aid stations, but there are restrictions on support along the course.

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