Community Run “Breathe Rēzekne 2026”

On November 18, celebrating the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, the traditional community run through the streets of the city, “Ieelpo Rēzekni 2026,” will take place in Rēzekne. The event invites everyone, both young and old, to celebrate Latvia’s birthday actively, sportily, and in a patriotic mood.

Residents of Rēzekne and other municipalities, students of educational institutions, organizations, running and Nordic walking enthusiasts, as well as owners together with their beloved pets, are invited to take part in the run. Participants will be able to test their strength individually, enjoy the shared joy of movement in the mass run, or start as a team, showing their creativity and patriotism.

Event schedule and program

The gathering point and start for the community run are planned near Rēzekne Castle Mound, 33 Krasta Street. Registration will take place in the premises of the non-formal education institution “Eastern Latvia Creative Services Center,” 31 Krasta Street.

Event program on November 18:

• 11.00–12.00 – participant registration;
• 11.30 – sports and musical activities;
• 12.00 – start of the individual timed run;
• 12.15–12.25 – warm-up for the mass run;
• 12.30 – start of the mass run;
• 12.35 – start of the fun run “Paw 2026”;
• 13.15 – awards ceremony for timed-run participants and teams.

The start and finish of the run will be near Rēzekne Castle Mound. The route will go along Krasta Street, across the Rēzekne River over the N. Rancāns Street pedestrian bridge, then along the pedestrian path to the bridge near K. Valdemāra Street. After crossing the river, participants will head to the Krasta Street promenade and return along it to the finish near Rēzekne Castle Mound.

The total length of the course will be approximately 4.4 kilometers.

Choose your way to participate!

There will be several ways to take part in the event, so everyone will be able to find the most suitable one.

Registration until November 12