In the 2024 Rimi Riga Marathon, we will meet on May 18 for the Kids’ Day and DPD Mile distances, while on May 19 – in the marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km distances.

 

In 2023, we crowned the world champions in the half marathon, 5 km and DPD Mile tracks right here in Riga, these three official World Athletics Road Running Championships courses will be available in the 2024 Rimi Riga Marathon!

42km

Marathon

21km

Half marathon

10km

Distance

5km

Distance

DPD mile

1609m

42km

Marathon

What's included?

  • Start number and results
  • Bag check and bicycle storage
  • Garmin pace team support
  • Science in Sport electrolyte drinks on course
  • Science in Sport energy gels on course
  • “Mangaļi” water on course and at the finish
  • 42 km finisher’s lounge at the finish
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Rimi photo points at Sportfoto.com**

 

** If the runner's number is not visible, the picture will not be found in Sportfoto.

21km

Half marathon

Included in this distance

  • Start number and results
  • Bag check and bicycle storage
  • Garmin pace team support
  • Science in Sport electrolyte drinks on course
  • Science in Sport energy gels on course
  • “Mangaļi” water on course and at the finish
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Rimi photo points at Sportfoto.com**

 

** If the runner's number is not visible, the picture will not be found in Sportfoto.

10km

Distance

What's included?

  • Start number and results
  • Bag check and bicycle storage
  • Science in Sport electrolyte drink on course
  • “Mangaļi” water on the course and at the finish
  • Special memorial medal
  • Rimi photo points at Sportfoto.com**

 

** If the runner's number is not visible, the picture will not be found in Sportfoto.

5km

Distance

What's included?

  • Start number and results
  • Bag check and bicycle storage
  • “Mangaļi” water at the finish
  • Finisher’s medal

 

** If the runner's number is not visible, the picture will not be found in Sportfoto.

DPD mile

1609m

What's included?

  • Start number and results
  • “Mangaļi” water at the finish
  • Special memorial medal

 

Mangaļi Energy Stations

At all energy stations along the route, natural mineral water “Mangali”, electrolyte drink from “Science in Sport”, fruits, and sponges will be available. Refreshments at the energy stations will be provided in the following order – elite drinks, water, electrolyte drink, fruits, water, sponges.

Science in Sport energy gels

“Science in Sport” energy gels will be available to participants of the marathon and half marathon distances on the course. Marathon participants will have access to 2 gels, while half marathon participants will have access to 1 gel. The location of the gel station can be found on the course maps.

A SPECIAL MEDAL

Each year, Rimi Riga Marathon creates medals for all finishers in collaboration with well recognized Latvian or world artists. This year’s medals have been designed by the internationally acclaimed Latvian artist Germans Ermičs.

Marathon course

Please note that in May 2024, we have maintained the marathon course identical to that of 2023, adapting to the development plans of the city of Riga (a portion of the planned and proportionate 42 km route may undergo reconstruction or be included, for example, in the Rail Baltic construction plans). Consequently, the classic marathon distance will be covered in two half-marathon loops, starting at the base of the Stone Bridge, with a spectacular finish along the 11th November Embankment. Additionally, there will be a ‘tour’ reserved exclusively for marathon participants in Ķīpsala. As an old saying goes – Riga must never be ready, so we ask for your understanding in 2024 as we adapt to the reconstruction and development plans of Riga.