August's best events: swims, races, triathlon, Race of Heroes

Starting a new life on Monday is the right thing to do. Sports, overcoming yourself and unusual locations – that’s what you need. We have gathered another selection of competitions and opportunities to challenge yourself. Now it’s just up to you.

X-Waters Kama 2019.

When: August 3-4.
Where: Kama River, Perm
Distances: 1.5 km, 3 km, 1.5+1.5 km relay.

This is the first swim along the blue road of the Kama region. You will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes and sights. For example, the bank of the Kama River in front of Perm is very interesting. Here, on the left bank, there are rocks consisting of gypsum. Under the action of water, unique natural gypsum sculptures are formed, and between Dobryanka and Polaznaya stretch the Lunezhskie Mountains.

St. Petersburg Half Marathon “Northern Capital”

When: August 4
Where: St. Petersburg
Distances: 21.1 km, 10 km

Despite the fact that registration for the half marathon is already closed, there will be an additional chance to get to it on August 2 and 3. Don’t miss the opportunity to run through the most beautiful places of the Northern Capital.

Red Bull Dance Your Style

When: August 10
Where: VDNKh, Moscow

Russia will host the national final of the World Street Dance Championship for the first time. This is a one-on-one competition with no restrictions on genres, gender and age. And all this under the incendiary world hits. The audience will decide who rules the dance floor, and the winner will go to represent Russia at the world finals in Paris this fall.

MTC Squash Russian Open 2019

When: August 6-11.
Where: National Squash Center, Moscow
Groups: PSA, M1, M2, M3, Beginners, W1, W2, W3

Registration for the biggest squash tournament of this summer will close on August 1. Hurry up to apply and show what you can do. Both pros and beginners have the opportunity to take part.

X-Waters Saint Petersburg 2019.

When: August 10-11
Where: St. Petersburg
Distances: “Fortress” – 2300 meters, “Double Fortress” – 4600 meters.

A chance to swim through the heart of St. Petersburg and view one of its main symbols from all angles.
The start and finish will be held on the main city beach with a panoramic view of the Palace Embankment, the Hermitage and the arrow of Vasilyevsky Island. But most importantly, a serious challenge awaits you – fighting the current in the Kronverk Strait.

The decision is small: should you take the “Fortress” or the “Double Fortress”?

Race of Heroes

When: August 10-11

Where: Moscow, St. Petersburg

Everyone has superhero abilities, we are one hundred percent sure of that. The main thing is to discover them in time. This chance “Race of Heroes” gives not only to the residents of the two capitals, but also to those from the regions. Look for your city on the site.

Europe-Asia Marathon

When: August 11
Where: Yekaterinburg
Distances: 3 km, 10 km, 21 km, 42 km

You can run between the border of two parts of the world: Europe and Asia next week. Don’t forget to bring souvenirs for your loved ones.

Luzhniki Half Marathon

When: August 18
Where: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Distance: 21.1 km

One more race for the most courageous. We do not argue that it is very important to prove to yourself and others the infinity of your capabilities. But, nevertheless, we kindly ask you to calculate your strength correctly. Additional registration will open on August 16 and 17.

Ironstar Sprint Triathlon Kaliningrad 2019.

When: August 16-18.
Where: Kaliningrad
Distances: 0.75km swim, 20km bike race, 5km run.

IRONSTAR opens a “window to Europe” and holds a new sea start in its northern corner. They say that this city is quite different from the rest of Russia, which means that you can bring not only impressions, but also unusual photos.