Ski, trail or run for love: how to keep warm in February?

Does the word “February” send shivers down your spine? Do you associate this month only with cold and sadness? To escape from the gloom, spend time with your loved ones and make new acquaintances, you can take part in sporting events during the last winter days. Try your hand at skiing or trail running, and on Valentine’s Day go to a winter festival!

Ski Track of Russia 2021

When: February 13.
Where: all over Russia.
Distances: 2021 m / 5 km / 10 km.

The Ski Track of Russia sports festival is held annually in more than 70 regions of the country. More than 1.5 million sports fans of all ages take part in it. This year the ski race will be held for the 39th time.

To participate, you need to pass a medical commission. More information in the official group in “VKontakte”.

Valentine Fest

When: February 14.
Where: Tomsk.
Distances: 3 km / 6 km.

On Valentine’s Day, Tomsk residents will be able to take part in cross-country skiing, running and Nordic walking competitions. There are no age restrictions, participation is paid.

Detailed information can be found on the website.

KareliaSkiFest 5.0.

When: February 21-23.
Where: Petrozavodsk.
Distances: 3 km / 10 km / 25 km / 50 km.

Classic ski competitions, races on traditional Finnish sledges, skijocking (ski races with dogs) – all this will be at KareliaSkiFest, a festival of winter sports for the whole family.

To find out about the program and prices for participation, as well as to register, please visit the website.

Ice Valdaice

When: February 22-23.
Where: Valdai.
Distances: 10 km / 21 km / 30 km / 42 km.

You can actively spend the holiday weekend in the Novgorod region at the Ice Valdaice sports festival. Those who wish will be able to take part in a trail marathon on the ice of Valdai Lake, as well as in the Valday Ski Race.

Prices and details are available on the website. Attention: electronic registration is open until 22:00 on February 16.

Nicola-Lenivets Winter Wild Trail

When: February 28.
Where: Art Park Nicola-Lenivets, Kaluga region.
Distances: 11 km / 21 km / 42 km.

Participants of this trail marathon will be able to enjoy the beauty of snow-covered forest and architectural objects.

More information about participation and routes on the event website.

Winter Pavlovsky Run

When: February 28.
Where: Pavlovsk.
Distances: 3 km / 10 km / 21 km.

On the last day of February, the State Museum-Reserve Pavlovsk will host a race. Participants will be able to enjoy the snow-covered views and try their hand at the half-marathon distance.

You can choose a distance and register on the website.

Online Love Run

When: February 12-15.
Where: around the world.
Distances: 7 km / 14 km.

Everyone can choose the route of the race, whether it’s an iconic place or a favorite park for walking. You can run together with your other half or towards each other – the choice is up to the participants. There will be no losers – love will win!

Participation is free of charge. Details and registration can be found on the official website of the race.