Course & Elevation

The Riyadh Marathon features a predominantly flat urban course through the heart of Saudi Arabia's capital city, showcasing modern landmarks and green spaces. Runners traverse through King Fahd Road, the Diplomatic Quarter, and along the scenic Riyadh parks and gardens. The race is well-organized with excellent support stations and wide roads suitable for fast pacing.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

Weather

Temperature 24°C

Humidity 35%

Rain Chance 5%

March in Riyadh offers warm, pleasant running conditions with low humidity and minimal precipitation. Clear skies and moderate temperatures make it ideal for marathon racing, though runners should prepare for intense sun exposure.

Riyadh

Race Lore

A New Addition to the Calendar

2018 Origin

Launched in 2018, the Riyadh Marathon is one of the newer races on the circuit. Despite its youth, it has quickly built a reputation in Riyadh, attracting runners drawn to its flat roads and scenic routes and the energy of an event still finding its identity.

The Fast Lane

Course

Runners come to the Riyadh Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Riyadh 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.

Where It Begins

Tradition

For thousands of runners each year, the Riyadh Marathon is their first marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.

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Registration

Registration Opens October

Registration Closes February

Entry Cost SAR 250-400

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Fun Facts

▸ Riyadh Marathon is one of the fastest-growing marathons in the Middle East, attracting runners from across Asia and beyond.
▸ The race was established in 2018 and has grown from 2,000 participants to over 10,000 entries, reflecting the surge in running culture in Saudi Arabia.
▸ Women's participation has increased significantly since the race began, reflecting changing attitudes toward women's sports in the Kingdom.
▸ The marathon course passes through the Diplomatic Quarter, showcasing some of Riyadh's most modern and prestigious architecture.

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