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The Gintarinė jūrmylė is an international running event held on the second Saturday of October in Smiltynė, Klaipėda, with race distances measured in nautical miles. The 2026 edition on 10 October is the twenty-sixth running and welcomes amateurs, professionals and families alike.
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Smiltynė, Klaipėda setting
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Registration is listed as TBC. Since the event is on 10 October 2026 and is the twenty-sixth edition, expect online pre-registration through the organiser's official website or social media in the months before race day. You will likely choose the 1, 3 or 6 nautical mile race, pay online and receive a confirmation. Follow official channels for the opening date and whether limited on-site entry is available; do not rely on race-day registration.
Plan to arrive early because Smiltynė is reached by ferry and race-morning ferries can be busy. Packet pickup or check-in will likely take place near the start area before the race; bring your registration confirmation and ID. After a warm-up and briefing, runners usually start in waves by distance. The finish area is likely near the start, with timing, water and light refreshments. Exact times and procedures are TBC, so check the organiser's final instructions.
The event is a road running race in Smiltynė on the Curonian Spit. The course is likely flat or gently rolling asphalt or paved path, close to sea level. Coastal weather can bring wind, rain and cooler temperatures in October. The distances are nautical miles: 1 nautical mile is about 1.852 km, 3 nautical miles is about 5.556 km, and 6 nautical miles is about 11.112 km.
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Expected October 2027
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