Course & Elevation

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 Profile: Flat

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 13°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 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.

🏆 Course Record

2:14:33

Artūrs Ozeroffs (2012)

Registration

Registration Opens January

Registration Closes April

Entry Cost €60-€85

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ 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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