This year, the Rimi Riga Marathon will take place for the 35th time and is undoubtedly the most significant mass sports event in the Baltics, gathering tens of thousands of participants from over 75 countries worldwide. During the biggest running celebration in the Baltics on May 17–18 in Riga, both young and old will have the chance to run various distances and enjoy being together throughout the entire weekend.
What, where, when?
May 16–17
10:00–20:00 – EXPO (race number pick-up) at Rimi Olympic Centre, Grostonas iela 6B, Riga
May 17
09:00–14:00 – Children’s Day, 11 November Embankment
09:00–14:00 – 200 m and 400 m races, 11 November Embankment
09:00–14:00 – “Happy Babies” track, 11 November Embankment
09:00–14:00 – 60 m “Toyota WESS Grand Sprint”, 11 November Embankment
09:00–14:00 – Fun activities for kids: football, basketball, boxing, skateboarding, climbing wall, chess, yoga, and more, 11 November Embankment
11:00 & 11:30 – DPD Mile (1609 m) – Start: Latvian National Museum of Art, Finish: Freedom Monument
May 18
07:00 – Elite 21 km race – Start for invited professional runners only
07:05 – 42 km marathon, 11 November Embankment
08:30 – 21 km award ceremony, 11 November Embankment
09:00 – 21 km race (incl. DPD Fast), 11 November Embankment
10:00 – 42 km award ceremony, 11 November Embankment
12:30 – 10 km race, 11 November Embankment
13:45 – 10 km award ceremony, 11 November Embankment
14:30 & 15:30 – 6 km race, 11 November Embankment
15:00 – 6 km award ceremony, 11 November Embankment
Number Pickup
You will be able to receive your race number at the Rimi Riga Marathon EXPO!
When: May 16th - 17th
Where: Rimi Olympic Center, Grostonas iela 6B
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 20:00
Rimi Riga Marathon distances and courses
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Rimi Riga Marathon on May 17–18, 2025, everyone is invited to join the biggest birthday party by running their festive kilometers!
Proud of its World Running Championship legacy—including several Rimi Riga Marathon and world records—the course routes for the half marathon, 10 km, and DPD Mile will remain unchanged. Registration for the DPD Mile will close once the 5,000-participant limit is reached.
A new experience awaits the usual 5 km runners: the former 5 km course will be transformed into a festive “Five-ish,” nearly 6 km (approx. 5.7 km), offering runners the chance to pass by the iconic Freedom Monument—making it an ideal distance for families with children.
Special news also for marathon runners: the 42.195 km distance will now be run in a single loop, crossing three bridges and showcasing Riga’s most beautiful sights—from Dzegužkalns to Mežaparks!
Contacts
In case of any questions, please contact the organizers of the Rimi Riga Marathon by writing to marathon@necom.lv.
Where to eat?
It is more than clear that in between a busy running schedule, you need to eat well in order to properly run your chosen distance! Riga's restaurants and cafes offer a wide selection for different tastes.
If you want to experience what Riga's Michelin restaurants offer, then you should go to John Chef's Hall or Max Cekot Kitchen, which has been awarded a prestigious star, or to the excellent Michelin Guide restaurants: Tauro, 3 chefs restaurant, Whitehouse, John, COD, Le Dome, Chef`s Corner, Barents cocktail and seafood bar, Barents, Aqua Luna, Entresol, Ferma, Neiburgs, Tails, Riviera, Lowine, Seasons, Babo, B7, Stage22.
On the other hand, you can taste Latvian cuisine in the wine bar Garage, Kolonāde, Forest or folk club Ala Pagrabs. If you eat vegan and vegetarian masterpieces, then our guide to Vegan-friendly Riga will definitely be useful for you.
Of course, you can't forget about a dose of energy in the form of coffee and a proper breakfast available at Rocket Bean roastery, Kalve Espresso Room, Mulberry, Zvaigzne CAFE, Big Bad Bagels, Katkevich, Mils, Lust Breakfast or This Place Doesn't need a name.
Where to relax and unwind?
Good relaxation or even active strength recovery is what you need after intense running!
Unwind in the pools and saunas in one of Riga's SPA places, such ESPA Riga, Joker Club, or Kempinski The SPA.
Choose one of the Hiking routes or Running routes if you wish to explore the city while walking or running and get to know Riga's streets. By visiting the street art masterpieces, you will be able to witness a more unusual side of Riga.
If you visit the locations listed in our list of the most Insta-worthy spots in Riga, you will be able to capture an amazing content for your social media posts and stories!
What to see in Riga?
Take the opportunity to get to know the history, culture and traditions of Riga and Latvia by visiting one of these interesting museums.
Riga Motor Museum is definitely worth a visit if you are interested in cars and motorcycles. The largest and most diverse collection of old vehicles in the Baltics can be viewed here. The museum exposition is designed as an exciting and interactive story about events, people and vehicles.
In the RSU Anatomy Museum, you can see and learn about the structure, functions and various diseases of the human body. The museum is based on the first collection of anatomy lessons in Latvia, which was created in the Anatomikums in the 20s-30s of the 20th century. In the Pauls Stradiņš Museum of the History of Medicine, you can see the hospital and pharmacy of the medieval monastery, visit the medieval city created according to the idea of Professor Pauls Stradiņš, as well as familiarize yourself with the most common diseases of that time and their treatment methods.
One of the best ways to discover Riga is to walk through Old Town and the Quiet Center. Old Riga is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the main attractions of the city. Here you will be able to get to know the buildings and structures of different architectural styles - Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Classicism and Modernism. In the Quiet center you will find Alberta street, which is Art Nouveau pearl in Riga. In this area, there are impressive buildings, as well as quite a few places to have a meal or enjoy a coffee after a walk.
If you want to experience a more gastronomic adventure, it is definitely worth visiting the Āgenskalns market. In 2022, the market opened after a large-scale reconstruction and now local farmers, homemakers and craftsmen gather there every day. On the second floor of the market there are several cafes and bars, where visitors are invited to taste countless foods and drinks.
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