25th Lattelecom Riga marathon on May 17, 2015 (Sunday)

If you have never been to Riga then marathon or half-marathon could be a good reason to visit one of the most beautiful cities on the Baltic Sea coast. Marathon running has long history in Riga. First Riga marathon organized by Riga City Council took place 25 years ago – in 1991.

Since 2007 Riga Marathon Course is officially measured according to AIMS standards. At this time the marathon gained international recognition and previous marathon on May 2014 gathered 23 193 runners from 61 countries.

The weather

Latvia's weather is governed by a moderate oceanic climate. In May average air temperature is between +13C …+ 17C degrees. The probability of rainfalls in May is low. On average there are 21-25 sunny days in May thus allowing enjoying day light for 10 hours.

The start

Lattelecom Riga Marathon will take place on May 17, 2015 (Sunday). The start area is located in the very center on 11.novembra krastmala (next to President's Palace). Starting hour for the marathon and half marathon distances is on 8:30. Marathon and Half-marathon starts on the same time.

Preliminary starting time for 10K – 12:30 and 5K – 13:30. (Starting time for 10K and 5K distances is subject to change). 

Scenic Course

The course lies in the very center of Riga City and runners can enjoy the charm of the old Hanseatic Town. The course is allowing visiting both sides of river Daugava, the largest river in Latvia. Course of the marathon and half-marathon cross the river with the help of 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. It is traffic-free. Riga city is rather flat without hills and ascents therefore the only challenges are crossing of the bridges.

Distances

Start for marathon and half-marathon is given on the same time. For those preferring shorter distances there are 10K and 5K run on the same day. [Course]

Maximum running time

The maximum running time for marathon is 6 hours.
The maximum running time for half-marathon is 3 hours.

Minimum age

Minimum age limit is set for marathon and it is 18 years (born 1997 or earlier). There are no minimum age requirements for other distances, including half-marathon, 10K and 5K.

Post Race Service

All runners who finish will receive an exclusive memorial medal with the official design of 2015. After the race all runners are offered fruit, snacks and soft drinks. There will be small surprises from organizers to make the event pleasant – like, a rose for each female 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.

Number pick-up

Number pick-up will take place from May 15 to 16, 2015. EXPO working hours: 10.00 – 20.00. The numbers and the timing chips will not be sent by post. In the case if international participants are arriving just on Marathon day for 42K and 21K runners there will be exceptional number pick-up before the start. For 10K and 5K runners number pick-up on the race day available only by the requests. Marathon EXPO will take place in "Olympic sports centre" (address: Grostonas iela 6b, Rīga). Location on map

The official 2015 T-shirt

The official Lattelecom Riga Marathon 2015 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 "Lattelecom Riga Marathon 2015" will be printed on it. It is already tradition that each year the design is prepared by famous Latvian artist. To enjoy and buy shirts from the collection visit our online store. The T-shirt costs 28,46 EUR.

The T-shirt is available in the following men’s sizes: small, medium, large, X-large and the following women’s sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42. [T-shirt]

Entry Fees

Entry fee depends on time of entering for race. [Entry fees]

• Marathon entry fee starts from 27,00 EUR up to 49,00 EUR (by 14.05.2015).
• Half-marathon entry fee starts from 20,00 EUR up to 35,00 EUR (by 14.05.2015).
• 10K entry fee starts from 13,00 EUR up to 22,00 EUR (by 14.05.2015.) 
• 5K entry fee starts form 9,00 EUR up to 19,00 EUR by 14.05.2015.)

Entry fee is non-refundable. Participants are allowed to change their distance to shorter one (last date May 14) and if necessary bring it forward for next year (health certificate & additional fee of 9,00 EUR).

Entry

Online registration service is available 24/7. You can pay by credit card (Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, EuroCard/ MasterCard or American Express). [On-line registration]

Deadline for entries: 16 May 2015.
Last minute registration will be available during number pick-up on May 15 -16, 2015.

E-Confirmation

E-confirmation letter will be sent by e-mail immediately after registration. Keep the confirmation letter to exchange it for number bib and additional merchandises. Race information will be send electronically by e-mail to all runners and published on the official website by May 2015.

Check your entry

You can check in the entry list that your entry has been accepted. Your name will be posted in this list immediately after filling in the form and transferring full payment. [Entrant Database]

Travel

Look for detailed information on web site on our partners to plan Your journey to Riga. There are several official travel partners providing their services, including official airlines airBaltic and official travel agencies in Latvia, Finland, Germany, UK and other countries. [Travel Info] 

Help

If you need further information, please, contact us by E-mail marathon@necom.lv

Source:  Lattelecom Riga marathon