Nordea Riga Marathon

Route descriptions:

Scenic and a flat course starts in the city centre and runs through the most picturesque neighbourhoods of Riga. Start and finish are located on 11. Novembra Krastmala next to the President’s Palace. The course allows visiting both sides of river Daugava, the largest river in Latvia. Course of the marathon and half marathon cross the river over the Vansu Bridge and Dienvidu Bridge thus allowing participants to enjoy some of the most beautiful spots in Riga – Art Nouveau buildings in the silent centre, the amazing panorama of Pardaugava and the Old Riga, as well as the paved streets and wooden architecture of Kipsala island. The course is closed from traffic. Riga city is rather flat without hills and ascents, the only challenges are crossing of the bridges.
The course of Nordea Riga marathon is officially measured by AIMS.

Refreshment stations:

There will be refreshment points located at approximately each 3 km on the course – water, isotonic drink and fruits (bananas and oranges) will be served. Isotonic drink and fruits will be available from 10. km on the marathon and half marathon course.

Venue facilities:

All runners who finish will receive an exclusive memorial medal with the official design of 2014. After the race all runners are offered fruit, snacks and soft drinks. There will be small surprises from organizers to make the event pleasant – e.g. a rose for each female marathon and half marathon finisher and many more. Post Race services will be explained in detail in the last information before the race that will be published online and made available with the number pick-up.

Chip timing available:

Yes

Number of participants last year:

22020

Additional info:

Age limit for 42 km race is 18 years. Mobile phone number is requested in order to send SMS with the race result immediately after the race.
The official Nordea Riga Marathon 2014 adidas t-shirt is for sale to all runners who enter the race. The offered adidas t-shirt is designed for running, produced using high-quality materials and a special design of “Nordea Riga Marathon 2014” will be printed on it. It is already a tradition that each year the design is prepared by a famous Latvian artist.

Weather:

5-19c/Warm

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