ZSD Fontanka Fest Adds 'Earlier Than Everyone' Race

The eighth international ZSD Fontanka Fest in St. Petersburg, scheduled for 30 May 2026, will for the first time feature three races, including a new 'Earlier Than Everyone' start.

Feb 27, 2026

The cycling festival on the Western High-Speed Diameter road will feature three distinct races with varying start times and age requirements.
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Fontanka.ru

The festival program for ZSD Fontanka Fest, scheduled for 30 May 2026 in St. Petersburg, has been updated with the new «Earlier Than Everyone» race. Now the event, which is being held for the eighth time, will include three starts, and the current schedule is already available on the official website.

The «Earlier Than Everyone» race will be the first to start at 17:00. Participants in this group will be the first to see the updated route and will have the opportunity to take photos on the scenic bike path to share on social media.

Following that, at 19:00, the traditional «Our Orange» will begin, and at 21:00 — the popular evening start «Light Up the ZSD».

Each race will accommodate 6,000 cyclists, bringing the total number of festival participants to 18,000 for the first time. The «Earlier Than Everyone» and «Our Orange» starts are open to participants aged 14 and over, while «Light Up the ZSD» maintains an age restriction of 18+.

Guests in the starting village will be treated to an entertainment program with photo zones, musical accompaniment, and activities. Fifteen minutes before the start of each race, the winners of the costume contest will be awarded.

The new schedule allows participants to flexibly plan their time and choose the format: from an early ride to evening races with the atmosphere of the white nights and light effects.

The registration opening date will be announced later. Details about the festival and participation rules can be found on the official website. News is also published in a special section of the «Fontanka.ru» portal, Telegram channel, and VKontakte group.