Next Year’s Rimi Riga Marathon will take place on May 16-17, 2026!

45,000+

Participants

5,000

International runners

110+

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.

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In the scenic World Championships 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

May 17th

Kids’ Day

11th November Embankment

DPD Mile (1609m)

Starts at the Latvian National Museum of Art and finishes at the Freedom Monument

May 18th – all starts at 11th November Embankment

Professional division: Half Marathon

Start only for invited Elite athletes

Marathon

11th November Embankment

Half Marathon

11th November Embankment

10km

11th November Embankment

6km

11th November Embankment

Start times may change – please check again closer to the race.

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 16, 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 17, runners will take on the marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), 10 km and 6 km distances.

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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!

 

World Records in Riga

Road Mile

At the World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga 23, both men’s and women’s road mile world records were set. The women’s mark remains the current WR; the men’s mark stood briefly before being surpassed in 2024.

Women
Current World Record
4:20.98
Diribe Welteji (ETH)
Riga, 1 Oct 2023
Men
Former World Record
3:56.13
Hobbs Kessler (USA)
Riga, 1 Oct 2023

Course Records

Men

42km

Andualem Belay Shiferaw
ETH
02:08:51

21km

Sabastian Kimaru Sawe
KEN
00:59:10

Mile

Hobbs Kessler
USA
3:56.13

Former World Record

Women

42km

Birke Debele Beyene
ETH
02:26:18

21km

Judy Jelegat Kemboi
KEN
01:07:13

Mile

Diribe Welteji
ETH
4:20.98

Current World Record

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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”

– Michael 42 km

“Excellent organization and pleasant company. Everyone supports everyone.”

– Daniel 21 km

“I really liked the fact that all Riga was involved in either running or cheering.”

– Adeline 21 km

“Amazing atmosphere, organisation and volunteers.”

– Liliana Mile

“I LOVE RIGA!!! It was my 123rd different half and it was THE best one!”

– Mathias 21 km
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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.

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