The race takes place in Gauja National Park which is located 1-2 hours East from the capital city of Latvia - Riga.
Riga has International Airport which connects Latvia to 40+ European destinations with direct flights - airBaltic, Lufthansa, Ryanair, LOT, Turkish Airlines, etc.
Getting from airport to Riga center costs 1.5 EUR if you use public transportation (Bus No. 22) or 10-20 EUR if you use taxi.
Train
There is direct train which departs from Riga Central Station directly to Sigulda (around 1 hour) and Cesis (around 1.5 hours).
Train schedule can be found here: https://www.1188.lv/en/transport
Bus
There is direct bus which departs from Riga Central Station (and stop in several places in Riga) directly to Sigulda (around 1 hour) and Cesis (around 1.5 hours).
Bus schedule can be found here: https://www.1188.lv/en/transport
Shuttle to the Start
Shuttle tickets from Cēsis to Sigulda for the 100K race and from Cēsis to Ratnieki for the 50K race will be available for purchase in spring 2027. Tickets are expected to cost €5–10.
Other Transfers
If you need any other transfer, please contact our transportation partner https://braucamkopa.lv/en/gauja-trail-by-utmb/ - they have several options available to fit your travel needs.