The Khibiny Trail in the Murmansk Region



Trail (Trailranning) is a sports discipline that involves running on a natural terrain at a free pace or as part of a competition. Includes cross-country and mountain-run elements, and is gaining more and more fans around the world. This event in the Murmansk region involves 3 distances in the highlands: 17, 42 and 80 km.

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Venue: Russia, Murmansk region, Kirovsk, Tirvas stadium
Organizer: RRANZ
Phone: +79035247808
Ticket:
  • Стандарт 2000 - 6000 руб
  • Russiarunning   
    Date: 27 June 2020 - 28 June 2020

    SMALL VUDYAVR - 17km, a set of 380 meters, the passage limit is 3 hours.

    Small Woodyavr is a lake. It is located at an altitude of 360 meters above sea level in the valley of the Poachjok stream, between the Tahtarvumchorr and Poachvumchorr ridges in the southern part of the Khibiny. Shallow picturesque lake surrounded by forest, locals consider the pearl of Khibiny. Blueberries, cloudberries, lingonberries and other berries grow on the banks of Maly Vudyavr. There are fish in the lake, however, not too big. The route is simple and safe, it can be safely recommended for beginner trail runners. Well, or to those who decided to show records of speed of passage. Compared to last year, the track was increased by 3 km along the headwaters of the Poacvumyok stream.

    EAST PETRELIUS - 42 km, climb 1120 meters, passage limit - 7 hours.

    One of the passes of Petrelius. It is named after the cartographer and geodesist Alfred Petrelius, thanks to whose work it became possible to actively develop the Khibiny. The pass is a wide classical saddle, on which even in summer a snowy section is possible. The northern slope from the pass is gentle (up to 25 °), with several sloping terraces it leaves to the valley of the Petrelius stream, the Kuniyok river. This year, participants will go to the Kuelpor KSS base, where an additional food center will be located. The route will bring surprises, it is recommended to trail runners, for whom running on rough terrain is not a novelty, who have experience in hiking in the mountains.

    CHORRGOR - 80 km, climb 3410 meters, passage limit - 20 hours.

    Chorrgor is a mountain gorge. It also sounds harsh as it is. The route passes through the Southern and Northern Chorrgor passes. The latter is one of the highest in the Khibiny - 1010 meters. At this distance, you will encounter everything and coarse scree and invigorating fords and a dirt road. In the distance there is a new site, a low pass Yumiekorr - Gorge of the Dead. The gorge is very narrow, in the rocks there are small indentations similar to caves. After this site, a fantastic view of the vast expanses of Lake Big Imandra and the Chunatundra Mountains opens. And also the Aku-Aku gorge, which will amaze everyone with the turquoise waters of a mountain lake! High probability to get acquainted with foxes, partridges and various rodents. We will pay special attention to this distance together with local employees of the Ministry of Emergencies, we will place a special point to strengthen security and efficiency, in case you need help. We recommend getting involved in trail runners who have long relief races behind them. Runners who carefully choose their equipment are soberly evaluating their strength.

    Khibiny Trail Infrastructure:

    - warm dressing rooms and toilets

    - the possibility of accommodation in a hotel complex 5 minutes walk from the start

    - the nearest airport is Apatity

    Source: Russiarunning

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