Freestyle in Tartu Maraton: is this breaking the long-lived tradition?
In its 50th edition this upcoming February, the traditionally classic-only Tartu Maraton will have a skating distance in the program for the first time. What motivated the organizers to make this decision?
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Worldloppet passport = free ski waxing
In co-operation with SWIX we offer a free waxing service for Worldloppet passport holders.05.12.2023 -
Birthday on the marathon day = free entry
For example, if your birthday is on February 17 or 18, you will get a free entry to the 50th Tartu Marathon as a gift!27.11.2023 -
Celebrate the jubilee at the Vintage race
In 2024, Tartu Maraton will reach the 50th edition. For the jubilee celebrations, everyone is welcome to join the time true Vintage race! It takes place on February 17, just a day before the traditional classical distances.20.11.2023 -
The most legendary Tartu Maraton
During the 63-year history, the ski race has taken place 49 times in one way or another. In 2024, the Tartu Maraton will reach a new milestone - the 50th event. But which of these events has been written in bold letters to history?17.11.2023 -
Fluorinated waxes are now banned at marathons
At the beginning of the year, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced a ban on fluorinated ski waxes, effective from the 2023/2024 winter season. This ban applies to all FIS races, including Worldloppet events, impacting both elite athletes and recreational skiers.16.11.2023 -
Season recap
Almost 30 000 sports fans participated in the skiing, running and cycling events of Tartu Maraton Klassik series. Thank you for the wonderful sports year!27.10.2023 -
Photos from Tartu MTB Marathon
Check out the photos taken this weekend!17.09.2023 -
Victory of Tartu MTB Marathon went to Finland
Antti-Jussi Juntunen won the Hawaii Express 26. Tartu MTB Marathon with a powerful finish sprint. His time was 2 hours 27 minutes and 15 seconds. Estonian Gert Kivistik finished second (+00.01) and Latvian Martins Blums third (+00.01).17.09.2023 -
Marathon week opened with kids races in Tähtvere Sports park!
Fun atmosphere and sunny weather awaited participants at the kids races.16.09.2023 -
Tartu City Marathon surprises with new course segments
The half marathon and full marathon courses include several new and exciting segments, making the running experience even more enjoyable!08.09.2023 -
Course change in MTB Marathon longest distance
89 km track will be shortened near Pringi: ~2 km detour will be left out, and the course will run straight on the Pringi-Restu road. Updated track is marked on the sceheme below with yellow and the cut-out segment with red. The new distance will be 86 km.18.08.2023 -
Tartu Maraton now also in free technique, whole program compactly in one weekend
The legendary Tartu Maraton celebrates the 50th anniversary next winter and surprises skiers with significant renewals. There are new distances available to offer a doable challenge for every skiing fan. In addition, the whole race program is now compactly held in one weekend.12.06.2023 -
Gran Fondo qualifyiers
Check out of the riders qualifying for the series medal and World Championships!01.06.2023 -
Photos from Tartu Rattaralli
Photos from Hawaii Express 42. Tartu Rattaralli.30.05.2023 -
Estonian Norman Vahtra won the 42. Tartu Rattaralli
The victory of the Hawaii Express 42. Tartu Rattaralli 128 km distance was taken by Estonian cyclist Norman Vahtra, who made a powerful attack just one kilometer before the finish line. The second place went to the Estonian Karl Kurits, who had a better leg in the final sprint competing against Hugo Forssell from Sweden.28.05.2023 -
Elite race Tour of Estonia kicks off already this Friday
The two-day elite tour will bring four previous winners to the start, and a record number of Estonian riders will participate in the Ladies Tour of Estonia.22.05.2023 -
Roman Fosti won Tartu Forest Marathon
The most popular distance (21 km) of the Tartu Forest Marathon held today was won by Roman Fosti. Rait Ratasepp triumphed at the royal distance of 42 km.14.05.2023 -
GPS tracking, LIVE results
GPS tracking, LIVE and final results of 41st Tartu Forest Maraton.14.05.2023 -
Personalized Tartu Forest Marathon medal
At Tartu Forest Marathon, you can have your name, distance and time engraved on your medal!14.05.2023 -
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
41st Tartu Forest Maraton is on this Sunday! Before coming to the start, please read participant information. This is very important!13.05.2023 -
Bus and parking tickets for 14.05
A day ticket costs 6 EUR from pre-sale, 10 EUR on the marathon day.03.05.2023 -
Tartu Rattaralli gives the opportunity to redeem a ticket to the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
The biggest road bike race in Estonia, Tartu Rattaralli, will take place again this year on 28th of May. For the second year in a row, the 128 km distance is part of the international UCI Gran Fondo World series, which means that the participants will have the opportunity to get a ticket to the world championships.28.04.2023 -
Tartu Rattaralli continues with wave starts, three distances and courses near Lake Peipus
Hawaii Express 42nd Tartu Rattaralli starts on the last Sunday of May. The changes introduced to the riders last year were well received and organizers plan to continue in the same way.19.04.2023 -
Announcing the new courses of Tartu Forest Marathon!
Several major changes are planned for the 41st Tartu Forest Marathon, and one of the main ones is new courses. From now on, all four distances will take the participants only on forest roads.13.04.2023 -
When will we announce Tartu Forest Marathon tracks?
We planned to make the trail maps public in March, but unfortunately it turned out a few weeks ago that one of the landowners does not give permission to go through there. We apologize that the tracks have not been announced yet!10.04.2023 -
Tartu Forest Marathon will have a new starting place and course
The cross-country running event held in May will be more special this year, because the starting place and course will change. According to the organizing team, the run will take place on beautiful forest roads and participants can come with the whole family.13.03.2023 -
Participant survey raffle prizes
We would like to thank all the participants of Tartu Maraton who filled out this year´s survey!07.03.2023 -
Medal engraving
For the first time, you can have your name, time and distance engraved on the medal!03.03.2023 -
The winner of 49th Tartu Maraton is Henri Roos
The first to cross the finish line was Henri Roos (time 3:14:53.8). He was followed by Andres Juursalu (+01.13,1) and Taavi Kaiv (+01.52,8).19.02.2023 -
Marathon weekend opened with kids races
Marathon week opened with kids races in Tähtvere Sports park!18.02.2023 -
Estonians have good chances to win the Tartu Maraton again
Estonians are the main favorites of the 63-kilometer main distance of the Tartu Maraton on Sunday. At the start: Henri Roos and Kalev Ermits who finished among the fastest Estonians last year. Among the women, multiple Olympic champion Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli (POL) and three-time Tartu Maraton winner Tatjana Mannima are coming.17.02.2023 -
Tartu Maraton will take place on full length and on the original track
The organizing team can confirm that the 49th Tartu Maraton will be on the route between Otepää and Elva.14.02.2023 -
More than 500 skiers participated in the pre-events of Tartu Maraton
The pre-events of the Tartu Maraton held today on the track between Otepää and Elva – the 9th Tartu Relay Marathon and the Open Track races – brought 548 skiers.12.02.2023 -
Tartu Maraton program starts on Sunday with Tartu Relay Marathon and Open Track races
The 49th Tartu Maraton program will kick off this Sunday with the Relay Marathon and Open Track races. More than 500 skiers are expected on the route between Otepää and Elva10.02.2023 -
The preliminary events of Tartu Maraton will take place on the original track
This Sunday, February 12, Tartu Relay Marathon and Open Track will take place on the route between Otepää and Elva. Participants have the opportunity to ski in both classic and free technique06.02.2023 -
Marathon track is skiable in full length
The course master has prepared two classic tracks throughout the whole 63 km, it is also possible to ski in free technique. From Otepää to Palu, he conditions are very good. Palu-Elva section has somewhat thinner snow cover.03.02.2023 -
Tartu Maraton is vigorously reducing its carbon footprint
Tartu Marathon joined hands with a new fuel partner, Neste Eesti, and renounces the use of fossil fuels in its transport, in the preparation of ski tracks and in the operation of electricity generators along the track.01.02.2023 -
Virtual Tartu Maraton has started!
Set your goals for the winter and take part in Tartu Maraton in a way that suits you16.01.2023 -
TARTU MARATON HAS A BIRTHDAY
The history of the Tartu Maraton dates back to 1960, when the first Tartu-Kääriku ski marathon was held on January 16.16.01.2023 -
Tartu Marathon will take place – read about different course versions
This winter raises the same questions as every year – whether and how much snow will come and how long it will stay. In order for Tartu Marathon to take place, the organizers of the event have written down different versions of the ski marathon.02.12.2022 -
Estonia and Finland with one ski trip
In the second half of February we invite you to combine the races of Tartu Maraton and Finlandia-Hiihto!01.12.2022 -
GREAT NEWS FOR CYCLISTS!
Tartu Rattaralli 128 km distance will be a part of UCI Gran Fondo World Series in 2023!23.11.2022 -
Tartu Marathon sports events are getting more popular – almost 30 000 participants
Compared to last year, there were almost 3500 people more, who were skiing, cycling and running at Tartu Marathon events. Although the number of participants decreased during the coronavirus pandemic years, it can be seen that both children and adults have begun to participate in sports events more and more.31.10.2022 -
Roman Fosti and Kadiliis Kuiv ran new course records at the Tartu City Marathon
At the 11th Tartu City Marathon today, Roman Fosti (2.26.17) triumphed in the marathon distance, breaking the course record that had been standing since 2016. Fastest woman in the marathon was Kadiliis Kuiv (2.47.16), who improved her course record from last year by more than three minutes.01.10.2022