FAQ

For the Rimi Riga Marathon 2027, the following distances and time limits have been set:

Marathon (42 km) – 6 hours
“Signet Bank 42 km Relay” – 6 hours
Half Marathon (21 km) – 3 hours
“Signet Bank 21 km Relay” – 3 hours
10 km race – 2 hours
“5 km” race – 1 hour 30 minutes
“DPD Mile” (1.6 km distance) – 30 minutes
“Toyota WESS Grand Sprint” – no time limit

Yes. All distances of the Rimi Riga Marathon have been awarded the World Athletics Road Races Label – a mark of quality. The courses are measured in accordance with AIMS regulations.

Your Rimi Riga Marathon result will be eligible for qualification for Boston 2028 (World Marathon Majors).

Garmin Pacemakers will be available in the 42 km (marathon) and 21 km (half marathon) distances. Participants will be able to run together with Garmin pacemakers to help achieve their desired finish time.

42 km (Marathon):
– 3:00
– 3:15
– 3:30
– 3:45
– 4:00
– 4:15
– 4:30
– 5:00

21 km (Half Marathon):
– 1:30
– 1:45
– 2:00
– 2:15

Rimi Riga Marathon will take place on May 15 and 16, 2027.

May 15: DPD Mile (1609m) & the Kids’ Day distances;

May 16: Marathon, Half marathon, 10 km and “5 km”.

No, the entry fee is non-refundable.

What if I cannot participate?
You can submit changes via the registration change form:

• Transfer your entry to another participant;
• Postpone your participation to 2028 for an additional fee of € 15.

The Rimi Riga Marathon is open to Nordic Walkers and participants with the strollers, but the time limit on the course must be observed.

Runners of the Rimi Riga Marathon will have access to a baggage storage.

Please note that the baggage storage service is available only with official bags and upon prior selection. If you decide to use the baggage storage, please indicate it during the registration process or in your user profile after registration till April 30, 2027.

The bag storage service is free of charge for participants in the 42 km, 21 km, and Signet Bank 42 km and 21 km relay races. For participants in the 10 km and “5 km” races, bag storage is available for an additional fee of €3.

We encourage you to evaluate its necessity, as the production of each bag, even from recycled materials, has a negative impact on the environment.

Information about the sustainability of the Rimi Riga Marathon can be found here.

For the Rimi Riga Marathon 2027, the following distances and time limits have been set:

Marathon (42 km) – 6 hours
“Signet Bank 42 km Relay” – 6 hours
Half Marathon (21 km) – 3 hours
“Signet Bank 21 km Relay” – 3 hours
10 km race – 2 hours
“5 km” race – 1 hour 30 minutes
“DPD Mile” (1.6 km distance) – 30 minutes
“Toyota WESS Grand Sprint” – no time limit

Garmin Pacemakers will be available in the 42 km (marathon) and 21 km (half marathon) distances. Participants will be able to run together with Garmin pacemakers to help achieve their desired finish time.

42 km (Marathon):
– 3:00
– 3:15
– 3:30
– 3:45
– 4:00
– 4:15
– 4:30
– 5:00

21 km (Half Marathon):
– 1:30
– 1:45
– 2:00
– 2:15

Yes, the Kids’ Day races are designed for families too! The “Happy Babies” course is especially suitable, as well as the 200 m and 400 m distances, where children can participate together with their parents.

Adults with strollers are also warmly welcome to take part in the “5 km” and 10 km distances!

Available Distances and Age Groups:

• Happy Babies (ages 0 to 3) – with parents (free of charge)
• 200m (ages 3 to 8) – free of charge
• 400m (ages 5 to 12) – free of charge
• Toyota WESS Grand Sprint (60m) – no specific age limit (entry fee applies)
• DPD Mile (1.609m) – also suitable for children (entry fee applies)

💡 Only three distances are free: Happy Babies, 200m, and 400m. All other children’s distances, including the DPD Mile and Toyota WESS Grand Sprint, require a registration fee.

Age and Responsibility Requirements:

• Marathon (42.195km) registration is open only to fully legally capable adults born before May 16, 2009 (i.e., 18+).
• All other distances (Half Marathon, 10 km, “5 km”, DPD Mile, Toyota WESS Grand Sprint) are open to adults and minors, provided that registration is completed by an adult who gives consent and takes full responsibility for the child’s care and supervision during the event.

There are four distances available for adults on May 16:

• Marathon (42.195km) – the classic choice for experienced runners
• Half Marathon (21.0975km) – a high-paced challenge
• 10 km – perfect for active amateurs
• “5 km” – a friendly distance for beginners and anyone looking to get moving

If you’d like to warm up or run a shorter distance the day before the main event, go for the DPD Mile (1.609km) on May 15 – the perfect “shakeout run.”

For families with kids and the youngest runners (May 15 – Kids’ Day):

• Happy Babies course (ages 0-3) – little ones run with their parents
• 200 m, 400 m, Toyota WESS Grand Sprint (60m) – age-appropriate distances
• DPD Mile – also great for families and youth

💡 Kids’ Day distances are free and focused on the joy of movement. Adults can also take part in the 6 km and 10 km runs with strollers – no separate registration is needed for the child.

All relay teams must be registered by one person from the team via their profile, providing the details of each participant for every relay leg.

Once a relay team is registered for the event, participants for each leg can be added or changed until April 30, 2027.

The timing chip is built into the relay baton, which participants pass to one another at designated relay exchange points.

Signet Bank 42 km Relay – Yes, one person can run more than one leg.
Signet Bank 21 km Relay – No.

The price is for all leg runners.

Registration for the Signet Bank 42 km Relay and Signet Bank 21 km Relay distances is available until April 30, 2027.

The Signet Bank 42 km relay consists of 4 runners, with each runner completing one leg of the course. The Signet Bank 21 km relay consists of 2 runners, with each runner completing one leg of the course. The approximate lengths of the relay legs will be announced after the marathon and half marathon relay courses have been finalized and certified.

Team Member Substitutions can be made through the team profile or by completing the request form.

• Until March 31, 2027 – free of charge;
• From April 1 to April 30 – €15.00 per changed participant;
• ❌ After May 1 – changes are no longer possible.

The submission period for registration changes has now closed.

Until April 30, 2027, participants have the option to transfer their purchased entry to the Rimi Riga Marathon 2028.

• To transfer your entry, please complete the form and pay the €15 service fee,
• ❌ From May 1, 2027, entry transfers will no longer be possible.

The submission period for registration changes has now closed.

Change of distance is possible once by filling out a request form on the website. The rules vary depending on the direction of the change:

🔽 Switching to a shorter distance:

• Until March 31 – free of charge;
• From April 1 to Aril 30 – €15.00 fee applies;
• From May 1 – not possible.

🔼 Switching to a longer distance (from the Half Marathon, 10 km, or “5 km”):

• Until April 30 – possible with an additional €25 service fee;
• From May 1 – changes are no longer possible.

❗ Switching from the DPD Mile to a longer distance:

Distance change are not possible – you will need to register again for your chosen distance.

The submission period for registration changes has now closed.

Participants who have paid for their entry in the Rimi Riga Marathon can transfer their entry to another person by completing the request form on the website.

• Until March 31, 2027 – free of charge;
• From April 1 to April 30, 2027 – €15;
• ❌ From May 1, 2027 – changes are no longer possible.

Yes. Virtual marathon participants can complete their chosen distance anywhere that’s convenient for them.

Switching from the in-person race to the virtual format is possible until April 30.

If you have registered for the marathon, half marathon, 10 km, “5 km”, DPD Mile or Signet Bank Relay and have not requested a change to virtual participation by April 30, you will need to register again in order to take part virtually, as the deadline for submitting registration changes will have passed.

Registration is open until May 15, 2027, at 8:00 PM. After this time, registration will no longer be possible.

❗Do not forget to collect your bib number at the EXPO May 14 and 15, till 8:00 PM!

Garmin Pacemakers will be available in the 42 km (marathon) and 21 km (half marathon) distances. Participants will be able to run together with Garmin pacemakers to help achieve their desired finish time.

42 km (Marathon):
– 3:00
– 3:15
– 3:30
– 3:45
– 4:00
– 4:15
– 4:30
– 5:00

21 km (Half Marathon):
– 1:30
– 1:45
– 2:00
– 2:15

• Marathon (42.195km) – 6 hours
• Half Marathon (21.0975km) – 3 hours
• 10 km – 2 hours
• “5 km” – 1 hour 30 minutes
• DPD Mile – 30 minutes
• Toyota WESS Grand Sprint and Kids’ Day races – no time tracking

The time limit for the Marathon distance means that participants must complete certain course segments within a specified timeframe to allow city traffic to resume. Checkpoints and their corresponding cut-off times will be announced along with the official start times by February 28, 2027.

In all Rimi Riga Marathon distances – except for the Kids’ Day races (Happy Babies, 200m, and 400m) – electronic timing is provided using a chip integrated into the race bib.

Each chip is unique and valid only for the registered participant. It is strictly prohibited to exchange, transfer, or sell the bib and chip to another person.

Official Nike T-shirt – €35

Art Series T-shirt – €30