Report: Terra Siberia Running Festival 2025 in Tomsk, featuring captured images
Terra Siberia Fest 2025 Transforms Tomsk's Lager Garden into a Sports Festival
On a slightly overcast morning of August 9, 2025, Tomsk, Russia, played host to the Terra Siberia Fest, a running and walking festival that took place at the lower terrace of Lagerny Garden. This event, open to participants of all ages, offered three different race distances — 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km — with age and gender handicaps to create a competitive and inclusive atmosphere.
The Terra Siberia Fest 2025 attracted approximately 500 people, who took to the course with enthusiasm. A separate category was available for nordic walking enthusiasts, adding an extra layer of diversity to the event. In addition to the main races, a children's race of 1000 meters was included, ensuring that the youngest members of the community had a chance to join in the fun.
Photographer Polina Bykova captured a series of vibrant photos at the event, immortalising the spirit of camaraderie and competition that filled the air. The event transformed the Lager Garden into a sports festival, with participants of various ages coming together to celebrate their shared love for running and walking.
Winners were determined by who crossed the finish line first after applying handicaps. Titles were awarded for the kings and queens of the 3 km and 5 km races, while an absolute winner was crowned for the 10 km race. Each participant who completed a race received a finisher medal, recognising their achievement.
The event day schedule included issuing start packets and warm-ups for children’s runs, followed by staggered starts for different age groups based on the handicap system. Coverage and participant posts are available on Instagram, showcasing participation and race highlights from the event day.
Looking ahead, the Terra Siberia Fest 2025 is just one event in a broader calendar of related running and skiing marathons in Tomsk for 2025. Other notable events include the 8th New Year’s Run and the Tomsk Ski Marathon in March. However, no specific announcements beyond the Terra Siberia Fest itself have been made regarding future editions of the festival or potential locations beyond Tomsk.
In conclusion, the Terra Siberia Fest 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together the community of Tomsk in a celebration of running, walking, and sportsmanship. Despite no public info being available about Terra Siberia Fest beyond 2025, the event's focus on mass participation and competitive fun with an inclusive structure ensures that it will continue to attract participants for years to come.
The Terra Siberia Fest 2025, held in Tomsk, transformed the Lager Garden into a sports festival, featuring running and walking races for participants of all ages. Among the events were 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km races, along with a children's race, attracting approximately 500 people who shared a love for sports.
