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Official transfer partner of the Gauja Trail by UTMB race
In the summer of 2026, Latvia will host its largest trail running event to date – Gauja Trail by UTMB, which will bring together thousands of trail runners from all over the world.
To ensure a sustainable participation for participants, we are organizing special shuttle busses for participants of every race distance. Special trips will be organized ensuring the runners to arrive at the race center 90 minutes before their start and have time to fully prepare for their distance.
Buses will depart from the center of Riga to the start locations in Sigulda, Līgatne, and Cēsis, and passengers can board in Jugla along the way.
For travelers arriving at Riga Airport, we offer transfers to accommodation in the center of Riga at friendly prices at any time of the day.
Travel to competition in a sustainable way
Travel to the competition with specially organized bus trips that will take you right to the start of the competition.
🚍 Bus trips from Rīga to start locations in
- Sigulda
- Līgatne
- Cēsis
🏁 Return trips from finish
- Cēsis → Rīga
✈️ RIX Airport transfers
- Rīga Airport RIX → hotel / competition start
- Hotel / Finish → Rīga Airport RIX
How does it work?
Step 1 → Register for trips
Register your interest in transfers to Gauja Trail by UTMB, indicating your chosen distance and approximate place of stay in Riga if chosen.
Step 1 → Pay for the trip
As the competition approaches, you will receive a message about the start of ticket sales and the times and routes offered.
Step 1 → Get to the race
On the day of the competition, arrive at the designated location and proceed to the competition together with other participants, arriving at the venue 90 minutes before the start.
Why choose us?
🚌 Comfortable vans and buses
🕔 Timely arrival at start location
💡 Extensive experience in serving large group transfers
🎒 Store excess items in bus during the race
☀️ Friendly atmosphere before and after the race
✈️ Airport transfers and group reservatiobs available
🗺️ Guaranteed best parking location at the venue
Register your interest
Planned pricing*
*Projected prices. Minor price changes are possible, the final price will be indicated when ticket sales begin
Frequently asked questions
What are the planned arrival times to start location?
Participants are scheduled to arrive to the venue 90 minutes before the start of the race in order to register, collect their race numbers, and prepare for the race.
Can I leave my belongings in the bus?
Yes, participants can leave their belongings on the bus and they will be transported to the finish venue.
Can we register a group?
Yes, groups with at least 5 participants will reveive a discount for the trips.
If you would like private transportation during the competition (airport transfers, hotel transfers), please contact us for further details.
How long does it take to get from Riga to the start?
Trip durations:
Rīga – Sigulda 00h 50m
Rīga – Līgatne 01h 10m
Rīga – Cēsis 01h 30m
Are airport transfers available after the race?
Yes, we provide airports for both arrivals and departures from Riga International Airport
Can the transfers be used by the participants only?
No, any one can use our bus transfers
Members of team, supporters and friends can use the transfers to get to the starting location and get to Cēsis with our bus after the start of competition.
Why is place of stay in Rīga is requested?
Please indicate your planned place of stay in Riga so that we can organize the most convenient departure point and, if necessary, arrange additional stops in Riga.
Will the transfers be available only from Riga?
If necessary, we will also organize trips to the start from other cities. Please fill out the application form so that we receive your request.
Is it possible to use the transfer in one direction only?
Yes.
How to book transfers to/from Riga Airport?
Lūdzu aizpildīt pieteikuma formu un atzīmēt airport transfer required and we will contact you to find out your flight number, place of accommodation and agree on payment for the service.
