LHV Women's Run Gets Thousands of Active Women Moving!
LHV Women's Run is the biggest sports event for women in Estonia. The first race took place in 1988 on the initiative of the Maiklubi club, having lured a couple hundred women into taking part in the run. Today, the participation record has already reached 16,000 exercise enthusiasts. For a small country like Estonia this is a phenomenal number. At times women manage to demonstrate even better results than men.
The Women's Run has played an important role in shaping trends in physical activity among women. Women's Run is the largest ever women's health and physical activity event in Estonia, with over a quarter of a million women getting involved in sports over the past thirty-five years. The 7 km course is suitable for everyone and can be run or walked at a suitable pace.
The LHV Women's Run welcomes you with entire family, as there is plenty activities for everyone at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds! The Limpa Kids' Races will be in the programme, as well as the highly popular area for men that will offer exciting challenges. Health Fair will be also open for visitors. The day will end with the traditional big spring concert.
In the first two years (1988-1989), the race distance was 2 km because running was not very popular among women at the end of the 80s but passing 2 km was achievable for everyone. For the next three years the race distance was 5 km and ever since 1993 the course has been 7 km long. Over six years (2004-2009), men also got to participate in the race when a separate 7 km track was open especially for them. Simultaneously with the women’s race there are kids’ races offering joy to thousands of kids. Record number of kids (3,563) participated in Maijooks in 2019.
Be part of the biggest women's recreational sports event in Estonia - LHV Women's Run. Traditionally, the women's run in Tallinn Song Festival Grounds will be held for the 37rd time on 18nd May 2024! The 7-km running distance is suitable for all abilities - Runners from all over the world are welcome to participate by running, walking or by Nordic Walking. The different cheering points will ensure you won't lose your energy on the course.
Even though only women are welcome to start the race, there will be more than enough activities for the whole family! While women are on the course, our Men's Day Care will keep the guys busy with different sporty activities and entertainment. Our separate kids' program has races for all age categories - registration for Kids' Race is free of charge.
Exciting! For more information and registration, please go to the race website.
