AbbottWMM Age Group Championships
Rimi Riga Marathon is one of more than 350 marathons worldwide where runners can qualify for the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Age Group World Championships.
The competition, created by AbbottWMM, enables runners aged 40 to 80+ to compete for ranking positions in their age group and earn a place at the World Championships.
Qualifying and Rankings
Athletes can qualify in two ways:
- Automatic Qualifying Times – Any runner achieving the time standard for their age group (see table below) will receive an immediate invitation to the Championships.
- Age Group World Rankings – During a one-year qualifying period, athletes compete in marathons across the world to earn ranking points. At the end of the period, the top-ranked runners in each of the nine age groups are invited to the Championships.
The first Age Group World Championships took place on October 3, 2021, during the Virgin Money London Marathon.
Automatic Qualifying Times
To secure an automatic invitation, athletes must achieve the qualifying times listed below and be registered on AbbottWMM.com.
| Age Group | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Age Group 40-44 | Male 2:35 | Female 3:04 |
| Age Group 45-49 | Male 2:42 | Female 3:12 |
| Age Group 50-54 | Male 2:48 | Female 3:20 |
| Age Group 55-59 | Male 2:57 | Female 3:32 |
| Age Group 60-64 | Male 3:10 | Female 3:49 |
| Age Group 65-69 | Male 3:26 | Female 4:13 |
| Age Group 70-74 | Male 3:40 | Female 4:32 |
| Age Group 75-79 | Male 4:06 | Female 5:15 |
| Age Group 80+ | Male 4:40 | Female 5:30 |
About Abbott World Marathon Majors
The Abbott World Marathon Majors is a series of the world’s most prestigious city marathons, including Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York.
AbbottWMM also established the Age Group World Rankings, giving runners aged 40+ the opportunity to compare performances globally and qualify for the Age Group World Championships.
