Course Map
About this Race
The Rimi Riga Marathon is a flat, fast course through the Latvian capital, tracing the Daugava river and the UNESCO-listed art-nouveau old town on smooth, level roads. The forgiving profile makes it a strong personal-best target. Held in May, it offers cool spring conditions ideal for racing. The river setting and historic center define the day. It suits the PB chaser who wants a fast, scenic Baltic capital race in a pleasant spring window.
Course Insight
Riga is a flat May marathon through the Latvian capital on the Baltic, runnable and quick on level ground. The flatness leaves pacing discipline to you on the open early miles. A coastal breeze is the main variable. The art-nouveau cityscape is a pleasant backdrop. Pace it evenly and the flat route delivers the time you trained for.
Difficulty Breakdown
A fast, runner-friendly course.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 120m
- Elevation loss
- 123m
- Highest point
- 19m
- Lowest point
- 3m
- Net elevation
- -3m
- Start
- Starts at The Freedom Monument, located in the Central District.
Race History
The Rimi Riga Marathon was first held in 1991, a flat, fast course through the Latvian capital, tracing the Daugava and the UNESCO-listed art-nouveau old town. Its forgiving profile and cool spring timing made it a strong personal-best target. From its founding it grew into the Baltic region's signature marathon. Held each May, it draws a large field to the historic city.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Riga International (RIX)
- Best area to stay
- Vecrīga in the Old Town for atmospheric stays near the route, the art-nouveau Centrs for charming options, and the outskirts for value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; walk from central hotels, as the centre is compact.