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Rimi Riga Marathon 10K

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 1.0% versus flat · net elevation 1 m

Decision summary

Rimi Riga Marathon 10K at a glance

Route ascent
85 m

Lower than 45% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
12:00/km

2:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
88/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
19 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Rimi Riga Marathon 10K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Rimi Riga Marathon 10K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Rimi Riga Marathon 10K?

The Rimi Riga Marathon 10K route has 85 m of ascent, 84 m of descent and an estimated 1.0% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Rimi Riga Marathon 10K route go?

Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes city and riverside. World Athletics Road Races label holder. Latvian Marathon Championship and Latvian Road Mile Championship.

What should runners know on race day for the Rimi Riga Marathon 10K?

Official Baggage Storage on Dome Square; only organiser-provided official bags accepted. Free for Marathon/Half Marathon; EUR 3 for 10 km and 6 km. Service requires prior selection during registration. The event uses closed-road arrangements. Garmin Pacemakers available for the Marathon (3:00 to 5:00 targets) and Half Marathon (1:30 to 2:15 targets).

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Riverside
  • Historic
  • Waterfront

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Destination

Terrain

  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Record 46,313 participants from 116 countries at the 2026 edition (largest in event history)

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
2 hours

Race day logistics

Pacers
Garmin Pacemakers available for the Marathon (3:00 to 5:00 targets) and Half Marathon (1:30 to 2:15 targets)
Bag drop
Official Baggage Storage on Dome Square; only organiser-provided official bags accepted. Free for Marathon/Half Marathon; EUR 3 for 10 km and 6 km. Service requires prior selection during registration
Closed roads
Yes
Expo / packet pickup
Rimi Riga Marathon EXPO held the days before the race; participants collect their bib number at the EXPO (until 8:00 PM)
Medal
All participants who finish within the time limit receive a commemorative finisher's medal

Course facts

Notable features
  • World Athletics Road Races label holder
  • Latvian Marathon Championship and Latvian Road Mile Championship
  • courses based on the inaugural 2023 World Athletics Road Running Championships courses

How hilly is the Rimi Riga Marathon 10K?

12%71%15%
  • Steep descent 2%
  • Descent 12%
  • Flat 71%
  • Climb 15%
  • Steep climb 1%
Total ascent
85 m
Net elevation
+1 m
GAP factor
1.0%
Longest climb
510 m at 3.1%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 88Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Rimi Riga Marathon 10K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 1.0% slower than a flat course, with about 85 m of total ascent.