The 54th Tallinna Vesi Run Around Lake Ülemiste
On Saturday, 29 August, participants can take part in the 54th Tallinna Vesi Run Around Lake Ülemiste. In addition, the event programme includes the Ülemiste Forest Run and children’s races. Both the Forest Run and the Run Around Lake Ülemiste are open not only to runners but also to walkers. The event offers a rare opportunity to access the otherwise restricted area surrounding Tallinn’s main drinking water reservoir.
More information
29. August 2026
With registration fee
On Saturday, 29 August, you can run or walk one of three distances:
- The 54th Tallinna Vesi Run Around Lake Ülemiste (13.7 km)
- The 22nd Ülemiste Forest Run (3 km)
- Children’s Races for children up to 12 years old (250 m)
Schedule
9:30 – The event centre opens. Collection of race materials and on-site registration begin (cash payment only).
10:00 – Registration opens for the children's races. Participation is free and open to children up to 12 years old.
11:00 – Start of the children's races (250 m).
11:40 – The start corral opens for the 22nd Ülemiste Forest Run.
11:40 – Sparta warm-up session for participants of the Lake Run.
11:45 – The start corral opens for the 54th Tallinna Vesi Run Around Lake Ülemiste.
11:50 – Start of the 22nd Ülemiste Forest Run.
12:00 – Start of the 54th Tallinna Vesi Run Around Lake Ülemiste.
12:07 – Expected finish of the first participants in the Forest Run.
12:46 – Expected finish of the first participants in the Lake Ülemiste Run.
14:00 – Awards ceremony (22nd Ülemiste Forest Run, 54th Tallinna Vesi Run Around Lake Ülemiste, and the 2026 Maru Lake Running Series).
More information about the races is available on the Stamina website, and participants are also encouraged to follow the event updates on Facebook.