About Marathon
2025 is a very special year for the Rimi Riga marathon – it’s the 35th anniversary of Rimi Riga Marathon! Therefore the running celebration, which will take place on May 17-18 in 2025, will be organized with special grandeur this season! Come and celebrate Riga with us!
35,000
Participants
5,000
International runners
100+
Countries
Where is Riga?
Riga, the vibrant capital of Latvia, is a cultural gem in Northern Europe and the biggest Baltic capital. The city, rich in history and brimming with unique cultural experiences, is easily accessible with direct flights from most major European cities.
In the scenic World Championship courses that make Riga unique on the global running map, you, along with thousands of international marathon tourists and Latvian runners, will have the opportunity to run through the breathtaking city in the spring.
Programme
| May 16th and 17th |
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EXPO (bib pick-up)
Rimi Olympic center, Grostonas iela 6B
| May 17th |
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DPD Mile (1609m)
Starts at the Latvian National Museum of Art and finishes at the Freedom Monument
Kids’ Day
11 November Embankment
| May 18th |
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Half Marathon (elite)
11 November Embankment
Marathon
11 November Embankment
Half Marathon
11 November Embankment
10 km
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6 km (first wave)
11 November Embankment
6 km (second wave)
11 November Embankment
Fast and memorable world-record courses
We’re proud of the fact that Rimi Riga Marathon’s courses are based on the courses of the inaugural World Ahletics Road Running Championships in Riga in 2023.
Get ready to enjoy the courses run in Riga by Olympic, World and European champions! And please note that our Road mile course, for example, boasts two world records!
Rimi Riga Marathon offers various race distances to cater to participants with different running abilities and goals. On Saturday, May 17, the Kids’ Day will take place with short distances up to 400 m (free of charge for kids up to 12 years) and the DPD Mile (1609 m) meant for everyone, especially families with kids, while on Sunday, May 18, runners will take on the marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), 10 km and 5 km distances.
Course records
We’re incredibly proud of the achievements of runners from around the globe. In fact, in 2023, we had the honor of registering two world records and crowning the world champions right here in Riga at the World Athletics Road Running Championships!
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What other runners say about Rimi Riga Marathon?
“Just a wonderful city fully getting behind one of the best marathons in Europe”
“Excellent organization and pleasant company. Everyone supports everyone.”
“I really liked the fact that all Riga was involved in either running or cheering.”
“Amazing atmosphere, organisation and volunteers.”
“I LOVE RIGA!!! It was my 123rd different half and it was THE best!”
Medal and T-shirt designs created by popular artists
Rimi Riga marathon stands out from other running races around the world with the spectacular and ever changing medals and T-shirts’ design each year, and 2025 is no exception! Your medal collection definitely needs to include a Riga masterpiece!
MORE ABOUT RIGA
Admire the city’s iconic Art Nouveau architecture, which surrounds its streets with an exquisite combination of mystique and elegance. Whether savoring local cuisine or admiring architectural wonders, Riga offers an unforgettable experience.
