The Rimi Riga Marathon, which is expected to attract a record-breaking 40,000+ runners from over 110 countries to the streets of Riga on 16-17 May 2026, today officially announced its ambition to become one of Europe’s 10 most desirable running destinations within the next four years. The ambitious plan is based on a unique blend of sport, culture and urban experience rarely found elsewhere in the world. A city investment with impressive returns Viesturs Kleinbergs, the Mayor of Riga, stressed…
The Rimi Riga Marathon, which is expected to attract a record-breaking 40,000+ runners from over 110 countries to the streets of Riga on 16-17 May 2026, today officially announced its ambition to become one of Europe’s 10 most desirable running destinations within the next four years. The ambitious plan is based on a unique blend of sport, culture and urban experience rarely found elsewhere in the world. A city investment with impressive returns Viesturs Kleinbergs, the Mayor of Riga, stressed that the city's co-financing, increased to EUR 300,000 this year, is a targeted investment in the city's export capacity and public health. "The Riga City Council sees the Rimi Riga Marathon as having two key strengths: social impact and economic…
