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 18, 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.

May 18th Time What do parents do? Entry fee
May 18th "DPD Mile" Time 10.00 What do parents do? All runners must be registered for the DPD Mile Entry fee 10 €
May 18th Happy Babies (0-3 years) Time 10.00 - 14.00 What do parents do? Help their little ones Entry fee 0 €
May 18th 200 m (3-8 years) Time 10.00 - 14.00 What do parents do? Run along Entry fee 0 €
May 18th 400 m (5-12 years) Time 10.00 - 14.00 What do parents do? Run along or wait at the finish line Entry fee 0 €
May 18th 60 m "Sprint King and Queen" Time 10.00 - 14.00 What do parents do? Run along or wait at the finish line Entry fee 3 €

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.

 

FAQ about Kids' Day

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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

From April 30, the parents and family members of the registered participants will be able to pick up the starting numbers for all the small trails, which will take place without time control, at the place chosen at the time of registration: either in one of the three Rimi for stores – t/c “Spice”, TC “Alfa” or Rimi store on Pulkveža Brieža Street 33a, or Rimi Riga Marathon EXPO at the Rimi Olympic center (Grostonas Street 6B) on May 17 and 18.

On the other hand, the DPD mile and Sprint king and queen (60 m) starting numbers will be equipped with a special timing chip, so they can only be picked up at the Rimi Riga Marathon EXPO on May 17 and 18 from 10.00-20.00.

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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 – 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 will finish at Freedom Monument.

Age limit

A family without age restrictions can participate in the DPD Mile race, provided that at least one adult also participates in the race.

Registration

The participation fee for the DPD Mile race is 10.00 euros for each person participating in the race. Register for the DPD Mile here.

Receiving start numbers

The start numbers of the DPD Mile race will be available at the Rimi Riga Marathon EXPO on May 17 and 18, from 10.00 to 20.00, presenting a confirmation letter with the assigned start number and identity document.

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