Races Marathon · Riga, Latvia
Riga Marathon
Riga Marathon is a flat marathon in Riga, Latvia, held each May. A flat course through the Latvian capital, crossing the Daugava river several times. Cool to mild, around 8-17C. On a course as flat as Riga Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-09-30 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
May
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Cool to mild, around 8-17C.
Racing this course well
A flat course through the Latvian capital, crossing the Daugava river several times.
On a course as flat as Riga Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Pick your goal for Riga
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Riga Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Riga Marathon?
- It is held each May in Riga, Latvia. Check the official Riga Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Riga Marathon course flat?
- A flat course through the Latvian capital, crossing the Daugava river several times.
- How should I train for the Riga Marathon?
- Train specifically for Riga — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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