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Riyadh Marathon

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The Riyadh Marathon is a mass-participation road-running event held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Its program includes a full marathon over the internationally standardized distance of 42.195 kilometres, along with shorter events intended for runners with different experience levels. The urban course and associated races form part of Saudi Arabia's expanding program of publicly organized sporting events.

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What distance is the full Riyadh Marathon?

The full race follows the standard marathon distance of 42.195 km, also shown by the official event as 42.2 km. The program also includes a half marathon and shorter community races. [Riyadh Marathon registration](https://www.riyadhmarathon.org/en/registration/register.html)

Who organizes the Riyadh Marathon?

The event is organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation, with support from the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation. It is held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [Riyadh Marathon presentation](https://www.riyadhmarathon.org/en/riyadh-marathon/presentation.html)

Where did the 2026 Riyadh Marathon take place?

The official 2026 listing placed the fifth edition on January 31, 2026, at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. Course locations can change between editions, so runners should check the specific year's route. [Riyadh Marathon presentation](https://www.riyadhmarathon.org/en/riyadh-marathon/presentation.html)

Can beginners enter the Riyadh Marathon program?

Yes, the event is designed with different distances, including the 42.195 km full marathon, a 21.1 km half marathon, and shorter races for less experienced runners. The shorter options let people join the Riyadh event without taking on a full marathon. [Riyadh Marathon](https://www.riyadhmarathon.org/en/news/about-riyadh-marathon/37.html)

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