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Riyadh Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

LocationRiyadh, Riad Province, Saudi ArabiaShow on map(24.7136° N, 46.6753° E)
Date & StatusJanuary 30, 2027Date confirmed
First edition2022
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Riyadh Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, SA focused on Road Running. First held in 2022, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of World Athletics Label, World Athletics Elite Label. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 30, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (riyadhmarathon.org).

Official website
Riyadh Marathon in Riad (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunKids & Youth RacesNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m224 m - 304 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m227 m - 267 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m230 m - 249 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m233 m - 242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 304 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS24.7136° N, 46.6753° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 304 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 304 m·at 12.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
224 m251 m277 m304 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km304 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Riyadh Marathon take place?

Riyadh Marathon takes place in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, SA (start area at coordinates 24.7136° N, 46.6753° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 30, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Riyadh Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Riyadh Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 304 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Riyadh Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (riyadhmarathon.org).