This weekend, the Rimi Riga Marathon will gather not only a record number of participants – 40,000 runners from over 100 countries – but also an impressive lineup of world-class running stars. Elite athletes, who have claimed titles and achieved significant results in prestigious marathons and championships worldwide, will be cheered on by thousands of running enthusiasts on Sunday, May 18. A fierce battle for the podium is expected not only in the half marathon – where a particularly strong field will compete on the same course where world champions were crowned in Riga in 2023 – but also in the marathon and mile distances. Special highlights include Jelena Prokopcuka’s final marathon as an elite athlete and Agate Caune’s entry in the 10…