The Early Years
2004Established in 2004, the Riga Marathon is now 22 years old. From its first edition in Riga, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Latvia.
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Parcours et dénivelé
The Riga Marathon is a fast, flat course that showcases Latvia's capital city, starting and finishing at the iconic Riga Cathedral in the heart of Old Town. The route winds through historic neighborhoods, along the Daugava River, and through leafy parks, offering runners a scenic blend of medieval architecture and modern urban landscapes. With minimal elevation changes and excellent road conditions, this course is ideal for those seeking a personal best.
Surface: road Profil: Plat
Météo
Température 13°C
Humidité 65%
Risque de pluie 40%
Mid-spring weather with cool mornings warming to pleasant afternoons. Runners should be prepared for possible showers and light breezes from the Baltic region.
The Race
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Histoires & Légendes
The Course Record
2012The fastest time ever recorded at the Riga Marathon is 2:14:33, set by Artūrs Ozeroffs in 2012. Every year, new contenders line up hoping to challenge that mark on the streets of Riga.
The Fast Lane
Runners come to the Riga Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Riga has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
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Record du parcours
2:14:33
Artūrs Ozeroffs (2012)
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Anecdotes
- ▸ Riga Marathon is one of the fastest marathons in the Baltic region, with its pancake-flat course and ideal spring conditions attracting many personal best seekers.
- ▸ The race finishes at Riga Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's largest wooden-structured buildings.
- ▸ Over 40 countries are typically represented at the race, making it a genuinely international event for a city of Riga's size.
- ▸ The marathon is part of the broader Riga Marathon Weekend, which includes a half-marathon, 10K, and family fun run on the same day.
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