SunRun

SunRun Saaremaa 2026 is a team-based experience run taking place in the beautiful nature of Saaremaa. The run starts at sunrise from Kuressaare and ends at sunset on Illiku Island in Orissaare, covering a total of 180 km. All collectives, groups of friends, and sports clubs are welcome to participate, forming a team and sharing the distance among themselves. The goal of the run is not to win, but to run comfortably and enjoyably with friends. Each participant receives a GPS bracelet that acts as a relay baton, and there are water stations and refreshments along the route.

The run starts on June 6 at 4:30 AM from Kuressaare Wow Center. Each team receives a GPS bracelet, which must be handed over to the next runner at freely chosen points. There are water stations, occasional hot soup, tea and bread, and the possibility to wash at the finish. The finish line is on Illiku Island, where a summer starting celebration takes place. Changing runners on the route is prohibited. Support vehicles must follow Estonian traffic rules. The route includes Saaremaa landscapes and coastlines; registration requires the use of a GPS device and running kit; the event takes place on June 6, 2026, starting from Kuressaare at 4:30 AM.