Marathons in Riga

Riga has one marathon in our database in Latvia, centred on Riga. Rimi Riga Marathon typically draws around 9,000 finishers. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Riga, Riga, Latvia

Rimi Riga Marathon

The Rimi Riga Marathon is the largest marathon in the Baltic states, drawing about 9,000 finishers each May through Latvia's capital. The course passes the Freedom Monument, the Daugava River, and Art Nouveau boulevards on flat Riga terrain. May spring weather and a lively finish in the old town make it a regional highlight.

Next race: Sunday, 16 May 2027

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Riga.

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania· 261 km away

Vilniaus Maratonas

The Vilniaus Maratonas draws about 6,000 runners each September through Lithuania's baroque capital. The course passes Gediminas Tower, the Cathedral Square, and the Neris and Vilnia River embankments. September autumn weather and a tour of Vilnius Old Town make it the country's flagship marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 20 September 2026

Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia· 280 km away

Tallinna Maraton

The Tallinna Maraton (Tallinn Marathon) attracts about 6,500 finishers each September through Estonia's medieval capital. The course passes the UNESCO-listed old town walls, Toompea Castle, and the Baltic Sea waterfront. September crisp weather and flat coastal terrain make it the Baltic region's largest marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 13 September 2026

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland· 362 km away

Helsinki City Marathon

The Helsinki City Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each May on an urban and waterfront road in Helsinki, Finland. It is a separate event identity from the older Helsinki Marathon and uses the big-city running festival format. The route passes Töölö Bay, seaside roads, and parks along the Finnish capital's shoreline. Töölö Bay, seaside roads, and shoreline parks carry May's big-city running festival along the Finnish capital's waterfront on a largely level route.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland· 362 km away

Helsinki Marathon

The Helsinki Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers on an urban road in Helsinki, Finland. The course starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. The route passes Senate Square, Suomenlinna ferry views, and the waterfront boulevard. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.

Next race: Saturday, 8 May 2027

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden· 442 km away

Stockholm Marathon

The Stockholm Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers on an urban road in Stockholm, Sweden. The course starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. The route crosses several islands via bridges, passing the Royal Palace, City Hall, and Djurgården. Very flat with short climbs on bridge approaches.

Next race: Saturday, 5 June 2027