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Jūrmala · Beach and park

A Jūrmala coast run

Start around Dzintari and build the outing around the weather, the sand and your trip home.

Illustration of runners on a wide Baltic beach
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Set a practical start

Use Dzintari Forest Park as a landmark and plan your access to the beach before you go. Pick a second meeting point inland if the group splits up. Check your return train or bus before you start.

Let the surface decide

Packed sand and loose sand feel very different underfoot. Keep the session simple and adjust the time if you are moving more slowly than expected. A short outing with an early turnaround is an easy way to try a new surface.

Build a windy-day option

Choose a shorter park outing when the exposed coast is uncomfortable. The official park listing describes paths and other facilities. Check local signs for restrictions and share paths with people walking or skating.

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