Rimi Riga Marathon route map
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Rimi Riga Marathon
This race edition
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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 0.6% versus flat · net elevation 1 m
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Decision summary
Rimi Riga Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 273 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 88/100
- Evidence depth
- 36 verified facts
Lower than 57% of comparable mapped races
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Rimi Riga Marathon?
The Rimi Riga Marathon route has 273 m of ascent, 272 m of descent and an estimated 0.6% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Rimi Riga Marathon route go?
The Rimi Riga Marathon route starts at 11 November Embankment (11. novembra krastmala), Riga and finishes at Riga city centre (near 11 November Embankment / Old Town). Underfoot, expect ~99% asphalt, ~1% cobbled. It passes Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage), Freedom Monument, Daugava River and Riga city centre / Art Nouveau district. World Athletics Road Races label holder.
What should runners know on race day for the Rimi Riga Marathon?
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
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:08:51 (Andualem Shiferaw)
- Women's course record
- 2:26:18 (Birke Debele)
- 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
- 6 hours
- Qualification status
- None
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
Access and course status
- Start
- 11 November Embankment (11. novembra krastmala), Riga
- Finish
- Riga city centre (near 11 November Embankment / Old Town)
Course facts
- Surface
- ~99% asphalt, ~1% cobbled
- Landmarks
- Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage), Freedom Monument, Daugava River, Riga city centre / Art Nouveau district
- 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?
- Steep descent 1%
- Descent 11%
- Flat 78%
- Climb 10%
- Steep climb 0%
- Total ascent
- 273 m
- Net elevation
- +1 m
- GAP factor
- 0.6%
- Longest climb
- 500 m at 3.2%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 88Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Rimi Riga Marathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.6% slower than a flat course, with about 273 m of total ascent.
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