GAP factor 0.6% slower than flat · net elevation 1 m
Decision summary
Lower than 57% of comparable mapped races
6:00:00 total cut-off
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Rimi Riga Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
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.
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.
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).
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.6% slower than a flat course, with about 273 m of total ascent.
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