Rimi Riga Marathon 2023
Time flies, and it is up to us to run alongside it. This year, for the 33rd time, the Rimi Riga Marathon will take place, a thrilling event that has amassed countless inspiring stories over the years. And now, it’s time to share those tales on our social media channels. If you have a story of your own, don’t keep it to yourself – share it with us! We would be delighted to hear it.
THE PROGRAM
MAY 5 – 6
- Rimi Riga Marathon EXPO (number collection)
Hanzas Perons, Hanzas street 16a.
Working hours: 10.00 A.M. – 20.00
MAY 6
- DPD mile (1609 m) – start at 10.00 A.M. at the Latvian National Art Museum, finish – at the Freedom Monument.
- Olympic Kids’ Day – from 10.00 A.M. at the Freedom Monument
- 200 m un 400 m kids’ courses – from 10.00 A.M.
- Happy Babies course – from 11.00 A.M.
- 40 m King and Queen of sprint – from 11.30 A.M.
MAY 7
- 42 km – start at 8:00 M. on November 11 at the waterfront near Stone Bridge
- 21 km – start at 8.00 M. on November 11 at the waterfront near Stone Bridge
- 10 km – start at 12.30 M. on November 11 at the waterfront near Stone Bridge
- 5 km – start at 2:30 M. on November 11 at the waterfront near Stone Bridge
WHAT WILL BE YOUR DISTANCE?
MARATHON (42.195 KM)
The runners of the marathon distance will start the course from the waterfront on 11. November Embankment at 8.00 A.M. Adapting to the development plans of the city of Riga, this year we will run the marathon distance in two laps.
HALF-MARATHON (21.0975 KM)
The start time of the half-marathon returns to the marathoners and the runners of both distances will go on the track together from the 11. November Embankment at 8.00 A.M.
The compact course includes most of Riga’s central landmarks making it exciting not just for participants, but spectators. National Museum of Arts. National Theatre. The Monument of Freedom and the very central avenue of Riga – Freedom Street. Before finishing off – the world-famous Art Noveau architecture on Elizabeth street.
10 km (10 000 m)
The start for the 10 km distance will be given on the 11. November Embankment at 12.30 P.M.
5 km (5000 m)
The stary for the 5 km distance will be given on the 11. November Embankment at 14.30. P.M.
DPD mile (1609 m)
The start for the DPD mile distance will be given on the at 10.00. A.M.
The Start of the DPD Mile is right at the entrance of the National Arts Museum, a spectacular building from 1905, showcasing National art treasures.
After turning right on Freedom street, it’s all downhill, passing Elizabeth street (or Riga Broadway as it used to be called in the 1920s), the Cabinet of Ministers, and finishing at the feet of the Monument of Freedom, Latvia’s national symbol.
OFFICIAL RUNNING SHIRT
Continuing our annual tradition, an iconic graphic work of Paulis Liepa will appear on the official running shirt of the Rimi Riga Marathon.
Paulis Liepa’s design is the fifteenth unique design to be designed for a marathon shirt by a Latvian artist who is well-known both in his home country and abroad. Previous designs have been made by established artists such as Kristians Brekte, Mare&Rol’s, Jānis, Šneiders, Maija Kurševa, Ieva Iltnere, Ilmārs Blumbergs, Krišs Salmanis, Andris Vītoliņš, Ritums Ivanovs, Ella Krugļanska, Raimonds Staprāns, and others.
The official marathon shirts can be purchased not only when registering for the Rimi Riga Marathon – DPD mile, 5 km, 10 km, half marathon (21.0975 km) or marathon (42.195 km) distances, but also in Sportland stores in Spice, Akropole Alfa, and Galerija Centrs.
Meet this year's medals!
In addition to designing this year’s official Nike running shirt, the best-known graphic artist in Latvia, Paulis Liepa, has designed the finisher medals for each distance!
PARTICIPANTS SERVICE
- Our official participant service partner, Gjensidige, will take care of the storage room and bicycle storage in the Dome square, as well as provide free accident insurance during the event. Thank you, Gjensidige!
- With the support of Garmin and VSK Noskrien, the pacers will help you maintain a steady running pace in the 42 km and 21 km distances. Look for the red (42 km) and green (21 km) flags in the start corridors – the fastest ones will be closer to the start line and the slow ones at the end of the start corridor.
- Natural mineral water Mangali will be available at five points on the track, while Science in Sport will provide an energy charge at certain points on the track, offering electrolyte drinks and energy gels. Toilets will be available before each Mangali energy point!
- If you see Rimi photo triangle labeled “Labākai dzīvei” on the track, smile – you are being photographed! All photos with the possibility to search for yourself by starting number will be available on the Sportfoto.com website. Thanks to Rimi, all pictures are available for free download. Thanks Rimi!
- Finishers of the marathon distance will be welcomed on the 11. November embankment by a special rest area or finisher’s lounge for re-energizing with snacks and treats from Rimi.
- Mēness aptieka will have a special recovery area for all finishers, where they can stretch and recover after the race with the help of physiotherapists.
We will report on other news of the partners and supporters of Rimi Riga Marathon in the near future.
ENTRY FEE
Don’t wait and register now! The prices will change on the April 16th.
- DPD mile – 10 euros
- 5 km – 29 euros
- 10 km – 39 euros
- Half-marathon – 59 euros
- Marathon – 79 euros
- Virtual Marathon– 19 euros
Participation in the Olympic Kids’ Day is free, except for the 60 m sprint distance (3 eur).
You will learn more about price changes, registrations, making changes in the Registration section.