The two-day program of the Rimi Riga Marathon will traditionally be opened by Kids’ Day, which once again, thanks to the support of the Latvian Olympic Committee, has become the Olympic Kids’ Day. On May 17, the Olympic Kids’ Day at the 11th November Embankment will allow even the smallest participants and families to experience the joy of movement.

Olympic Kids' Day program

The Olympic Kids’ Day will be opened at the 11th November Embankment at 10.00 with short distances.

As usual, the smallest ones will be offered an obstacle course for Happy babies, while slightly older children will be able to run in the 200 m and 400 m distances, as well as in the DPD mile (1609 m), which was especially popular for families with children last year. 60-meter distance Sprint King and Queen will be open from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

DPD Mile event takes place on the usual route: Latvian National Museum of Art – Freedom Monument, but the rest of the Kids’ Olympic Day routes are available along the 11th November Embankment.

Limit on participant count

The tradition of the Olympic Kids’ Day began in 2013 as a very small activity for parents with children. Over the years, the popularity of Olympic Kids’ Day has grown significantly, and this year’s face-to-face running event is expected to only grow in popularity, so participants are encouraged to register early, as the number of places is limited and 8,000 young aspirants will be registered for the races.

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Time and location

The Rimi Riga Marathon Olympic Kids’ Day will take place on May 18, 2024 from from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m, at the 11th November Embankment.

Kids’ Day courses:

  • Happy baby course.
  • 200 m kids race.
  • 400 m kids race.
  • “Sprint King and Queen” (60 m) race.
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Kids’ Day start number pick up

  • Start numbers for Happy babies course 200m and 400m distances can be picked up from April 30th at one of three Rimi stores (TC “Spice”, TC Akropole Alfa, or Pulkveža Brieža Street Rimi info center) or EXPO (Rimi Olympic Centre, on May 17 from 10:00 – 20:00 or May 18 from 8:30 – 12:00), by presenting the registration confirmation letter (preferably electronically, to be environmentally friendly).
  • Start numbers for 60m “Sprint King and Queen” can be picked up at Rimi Olympic Centre on May 17 from 10:00 – 20:00 and May 18 from 8:30 – 12:00.
  • DPD Mile start numbers can be picked up at Rimi Olympic Centre (Grostona Street 6B) on May 17 from 10:00 – 20:00 and May 18 from 8:30 – 9:30.
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Kids’ Day medals

Each child receives one special finisher’s medal for participating in free Kids’ Day distances.

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Age restrictions

The running courses are divided into different age groups.

  • There is no age limit for the “Sprint Queen and King” and “DPD Mile” distances
  • “Happy baby” track from 0 to 3 years
  • “200 m” from 3 to 8 years
  • “400 m” from 5 to 12 years
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DPD Mile

Time and place

The DPD Mile race will take place on May 18th. The start of the course will be at the Latvian National Museum of Art at 10.00 and the finish at the Freedom Monument.

Age limit

There are no age restrictions for kids in the DPD Mile race, provided that at least one adult also participates in the race.

Receiving start bibs

The start bibs of the DPD Mile race will be available for pick up at the Rimi Riga Marathon EXPO on May 17 and 18, from 10.00 to 20.00. You’ll need to present a confirmation letter with the assigned start bib and a proof of ID.

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