Thanks to the start of a new partnership, the annual Rimi Riga Marathon Christmas Run is stepping up a gear this year by joining the charity campaign "Angels over Latvia", which is organised every year by TV3 Group Latvia in cooperation with the Children’s Hospital Foundation and supporters.
On the morning of 24 December at 9:00 we will gather by the big Christmas tree at the National Opera. Although the total route length is 13 kilometres, participants can decide themselves how long a distance they want to cover, turning back towards the finish at any moment on the way to Mežaparks.
At the finish, runners will be greeted by a festive atmosphere, delicious pizza (for the first participants, courtesy of the organisers) and a glass of good Bordeaux red wine.
We will donate 10 euros for each participant in the run. Runners themselves are also invited to make donations to “Angels over Latvia” during the event. Everyone is warmly welcome to the run in a festive mood – in Christmas costumes, elf hats, reindeer antlers or any other themed outfit – whatever you can find at home.
During the run, traffic will not be closed; participants will move along the sidewalks and must observe traffic rules. The annual Christmas Run is free of charge, and prior registration is not required.