The two-day program of the Rimi Riga Marathon is traditionally opened by the Kids’ Day. This day allows youngsters as well as their families to enjoy the joy of movement.

Registration is currently open for all Kids’ Day distances!


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Kids' Day Activities

Event time: from 9:00 to 14:00 • Participant limit: 10,000 • Date: May 16, 2026

⏱ Starts: 9:00–13:50

🎟 Choose your start time when picking up your bib

On Kids’ Day, you’ll also be able to try your hand at — and enjoy demonstrations in — basketball, football, volleyball, boxing and other popular sports.

✅ Please follow the start time indicated on your race bib

From 9:00 to 14:00

“Happy Babies” course

An activity area suitable for running and climbing for children aged 0–3 years.

Start: First start at 9:00, last start at 13:50. Please follow the start time indicated on your race bib!

Finish: medal, Cido KIDS, Happy photo stand.

From 9:00 to 14:00

200m

An activity area suitable for children aged 3–8 years.

Children can participate in the 200m distance with their parents.

Start: First start at 9:00, last start at 13:50. Please follow the start time indicated on your race bib!

Finish: medal, Cido KIDS, Mangaļi water.

From 9:00 to 14:00

400m course

An activity area suitable for children aged 5–12 years.

Parents are invited to wait for their children at the finish line for the 400m distance.

Start: First start at 9:00, last start at 13:50. Please follow the start time indicated on your race bib!

Finish: medal, Cido KIDS, Mangaļi water.

From 9:00 to 14:00

60m “Toyota WESS Grand Sprint”

Anyone can participate in the sprint distance of the Kids’ Day. Results will be noted for those who have a sprint distance bib (with a timing chip).

Winners will be announced after the marathon. Follow the information on Rimi Riga Marathon’s social media and website.

Safety and care

Care For Kids’ Day Participants

There will be wrist bracelets for children to help if they get lost. We invite parents of every participant to write their contact information on the bracelets (found in the envelope with the starting bib) so that volunteers can help the little runners who may get lost to meet the family at the info tent.

Changing area

Meanwhile, for new parents, Happy has provided a changing area by the Happy Babies course, which can be easily used throughout the Kids’ Day!

If a child gets lost, please go to the Info tent — we’ll help you reconnect quickly.

“Happy Babies” course, 200m and 400m

Start bibs for “Happy babies” course, 200m and 400m distances can be picked up from April 28 at one of three Rimi stores (t/c Spice, t/c Akropole Alfa, or Pulkveža Brieža Street Rimi Hyper Info center) or at the EXPO (Rimi Olympic center May 15th from 10:00–20:00 or May 16th from 10:00–13:00), by presenting the registration confirmation email).

EXPO: May 15, 10:00–20:00

EXPO: May 16, 10:00–13:00

When picking up your bib at the EXPO, please present your registration confirmation email.

60m “Toyota WESS Grand Sprint”

Start bibs for 60m “Toyota WESS Grand Sprint” can be picked up at the Rimi Olympic Center on May 15 10:00–20:00 and May 16 10:00–13:00.

May 15 10:00–20:00

May 16 10:00–13:00

DPD Mile

DPD Mile start bibs can be picked up at the Rimi Olympic Center on May 15 10:00–20:00 and May 16 from 10:00.

May 15 10:00–20:00

May 16 from 10:00

We recommend picking up your bib early so you can focus calmly on your start on race day.

Recap video from the 2025 Kids' Day:

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any age restrictions for Kids’ Day?

Running distances are assigned to different age groups:

Babies course – 0 until 3 years
200m – 3 until 8 years
400m – 5 until 12 years
“Toyota WESS Grand Sprint” (60m) – no age limit
“DPD mile” (1,609 km) – no age limit

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Where can Kids’ Day start numbers be collected?

Starting numbers can be collected from April 28 at Rimi store Information Centres (located right at the entrance of the Rimi store) during store opening hours at the following locations:

  • Akropole Alfa shopping centre
  • Spice shopping centre
  • 33a Pulkveža Brieža Street

Starting numbers can be collected on May 15 and 16 (10:00–20:00) at:

  • EXPO – Rimi Olympic Centre, Grostonas Street 6B.

Starting numbers for the “DPD Mile” and the “TOYOTA WESS Grand Sprint” will be equipped with a special timing chip; therefore, they can only be collected at the Rimi Riga Marathon EXPO on May 15 and 16.

Each registered participant receives a unique starting number. For the “200 m” and “400 m” races, the starting numbers are identical, allowing parents to decide on the most suitable distance for the child on the day of the event.

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Will Kids’ Day participants receive medals?

Each child receives one special medal for participating in the Kids Day distances.

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Why do free runs require selecting an arrival time?

Participants are required to select an arrival time so that we can manage the flow of people and ensure the runs take place smoothly and safely. This helps avoid overcrowded start areas and provides a better experience for all participants.

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Can the existing start time be changed to another?

Unfortunately, this will not be possible. Participants are required to select an arrival time so that we can manage the flow of people and ensure the runs take place smoothly and safely. This helps avoid overcrowded start areas and provides a better experience for all participants.

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How can I make sure my registration was successful?

Once the registration is completed, a confirmation email containing the registered participant’s details will be sent to your email address. This email serves as official confirmation that the registration has been successfully completed.

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Can parents run together with their child? Does the adult need to register for the run?

Yes, parents are welcome to run together with their child to encourage and help them reach the finish line. The adult does not need to register separately.

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Is there a limit to how many people can participate?

Participants are encouraged to register early, as the number of participants is limited to 10 000.

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