Monday morning: top 10 festivals, swims and starts this August

How to make the most of the passing summer and brightly welcome the beginning of fall? Let’s find out in our digest.

Ironstar 226 Sochi 2018

An impressive “iron” distance is a real opportunity to test your strength. Ironstar 226 Sochi 2018 will be held on September 22 in Sochi. Participants will swim 3.86 km, cycle 180 km and run 42.195 km. The swim will take place in the bay of the Imereti port, the bike race – at the famous “Sochi Autodrom”, and the route of the race runs along the Black Sea embankment and the breakwater overlooking the coast.
The route that will leave no one indifferent, overwhelming emotions, the atmosphere of a great sports festival – all this is the start in Sochi.

Detailed information and registration.

Watch the video on the official YouTube channel.

Ironstar Olympic Triathlon Sochi 2018

On September 22, Sochi will host the Olympic distance triathlon. Agree, to pass the Olympic Triathlon in Olympic Sochi is symbolic. Not only the spirit of the Games, but also the picturesque sea and mountain landscapes give a special atmosphere to the Sochi starts. A 1.5 km swim in the bay of the Imereti port, a 40 km cycling race at the Sochi Autodrom and a 10 km run along the Black Sea embankment – that’s what the competitors will have to overcome.

Detailed information and registration.

WÖRTHERSEE SWIM Swim 2018

On September 15-16, a series of X-Waters swims will take place in the Austrian Lake Wörthersee, a popular tourist destination characterized by calmness and cleanliness. You can choose from three distances: 3 km, 9 km or 17 km. Lake Wörthersee is famous for its breathtaking scenery and clear water. The organizers offer to combine the Challenge with a fascinating cultural program.

Detailed information and registration.

Watch the video on the official YouTube channel.

My Capital” half-marathon

On October 7, the final start of the series “Running along the Golden Ring” will take place on Sparrow Hills. Fans of running are offered a choice of 3 distances: 3 km, 10 km and 21.1 km, and for the youngest runners the organizers will prepare races at 300 and 600 meters.

Detailed information and registration.

Gran Fondo bike race

On September 2, the famous Gran Fondo Russia cycling race will be hosted by Volokolamsk. You can take part in one of three distances: 30 km, 60 km or 95 km. This start will be the fourth Russian stage.

Detailed information and registration.

Gorky Park Birthday

From August 25 to September 2, Moscow’s Gorky Park will celebrate its 90th anniversary. In connection with the anniversary will be arranged a grand festival with a rich cultural and entertainment program. The history of the park-jubilee, a lot of music, master classes, contests, concerts and shows, sports events – you will find everything here. August 29 is scheduled Sports Day with many tournaments and open practices. The full schedule is available on the website.

Watch videos on the official YouTube channel.

Summer End Party

On August 30, a Summer End Party will be held at the Arma Fitness Studio and Business Quarter. The event is sports and entertainment. Five Concept Fitness will develop a special training program for its guests. The party will include classes on exercise bikes, yoga and Pilates, boxing and more.

Details and registration.

Capital of Strength Competition

Datsun launches the “Capital of Strength” street athletics tournament, with the main stage running through November 9. The competition involves many cities from all over Russia, and the results are counted both in individual, team and city competitions. Your task is to perform certain tasks from the categories “Strength”, “Courage”, “Mastery” and publish video reports.

More info.

Watch the video on the official YouTube channel.

Innovative art platform “AtmaSphere 360”

On August 25, Gorky Park will host the opening of the spherical multimedia hall “AtmaSphere 360” in Stas Namin’s “Green Theater”. This is a multifunctional platform that can turn into a movie theater, theater or dance floor. In connection with the opening of the creative platform in Gorky Park, a street festival of immersive art will be held.

“Race of Heroes”

On August 25 in the Chechen Republic on the territory of the “Russian University of Special Forces”, Gudermes will host the “Race of Heroes” – a Russian extreme cross-country obstacle race organized by the “League of Heroes” together with “RUS”. It will be a record-breaking race in terms of prize money and the most difficult in the history of the project.