Our Team
Meet the team behind Rimi Riga Marathon! Yes, it’s the same dream team of “Nords Event Communications”!
Although originally not from the elite sports world, they are experienced recreational runners, known for their storytelling and event production skills. In 2006, when the team started their journey with Rimi Riga Marathon, they pretty much had to turn a dreaded activity by many – running – into an appealing social movement, by engaging people, attracting sponsors, involving the City, and persuading thousands of international runners to come and enjoy running in Riga!
17 years later, running is the most popular mass sport in Latvia, while Riga has become the 2023 Road Running Capital of the World, as stated by Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics!
Aigars Nords
Race Director and Founder of Rimi Riga MarathonConsidered the “Godfather of running” in Latvia, Aigars did his first marathon in Chicago in 1999, his fastest one in Tokyo, and his slowest one (while drinking wine, his other passion besides running) in Marathon du Médoc. One of the most awarded communications and idea specialists in the region.
Inese Ķīkule
Head of OperationsOperations Director at Rimi Riga Marathon since 2007, Inese is like a glue holding everything together – from finances to production of medals, event production and registration system! Considers New York her favourite City marathon for running and Berlin to meet the best-of-best from the running industry.
Rebeka Ozolniece
Head of CommunicationsRebeka manages digital content creation and various communication processes. She ensures our message resonates effectively across all communication channels, blending her passion for athletics with digital expertise.
Valda Petrova
Sponsorship activations & EventsTaking care of ideas and activations of Rimi Riga Marathon’s sponsors is a daunting task, if you consider how much we love our sponsors! Valda is also in charge of EXPO at Rimi Olympic Center, an event in an event, considering that more than 20 000 people wonder through EXPO in just two days!
Aira Leite
Operations, Head of EventsAn experienced and a super-efficient event producer, Aira has been an integral part of the Rimi Riga Marathon team for 6 years now. Her heart lies in art and creative event production and management, and she’s done everything from Riga Wine & Champagne to Adwards and Rimi Riga Marathon.
Mārtiņš Priede
Competitions, Technology & CommunicationsMartins oversees competitions, athletes, and our sports partners, including their communication efforts. He is in charge of implementing our technology partner products and developing the overall look and feel of our mass events, which includes graphic design for communications, start/finish areas, and the course, while also planning photo and video productions, and managing media operations.
Dāvis Rūķītis
Digital Marketing & ProductionDāvis’ is the right hand pretty much for everyone in the team, however, his strong suit is event production and digital marketing.
Antra Sprēde
PR project managerAntra is responsible for creative and thoughtful texts, ensuring that every marathon participant has the necessary information. She began her journey in the running world as a participant of the ‘My First Marathon’ program in 2022, which was an excellent starting point for further challenges – both in her career and personal life.
But not only us!
Our long-term partners also include:
Mārcis Gulbis & Untitled team
Mārcis is of the most experienced event producers in the Baltics. Over 20 years with all large-scale events – Song & Dance Festival, World and European choir games, Cutty Sark Tall Ships’ Races, Ice Hockey World Championship and Rimi Riga Marathon – under his belt. Hates running, but never misses a team-travel opportunity to the Berlin marathon, for example.
Guntis Ērglis-Lācis & Ideju Institūts team
Guntis and his colleagues at Ideju Institus are one of the most experienced event producers in Latvia with experience ranging from Song & Dance festival to Riga – Capital of Culture of Europe celebrations, numerous conferences, launches, big and small scale events.
Dmitrijs Miļkevičs & Latvian Athletics Association
General Secretary of Latvian Athletics Association. A multiple olympian and proud Latvian record holder at 800 m (1:43.67).
From the sponsors to the volunteers who dedicate their time and energy each year, without your help, this wouldn’t be possible. Thank you!
