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Riyadh Marathon

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Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia

calendar_today 31 Jan, 2026

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Riyadh Marathon

About the Event

The Riyadh Marathon is a major running event scheduled for its 5th edition on January 31, 2026, in Saudi Arabia's capital. It offers a range of race distances to accommodate both elite athletes and amateur runners. The event provides structured training support through an official app, guided sessions, and training plans to help participants prepare. It features a comprehensive race weekend with a bib collection process and resources for first-time racers. The marathon aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle within the community while establishing itself as a premier fixture in the regional sporting calendar.

Races Offered

Marathon

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Others, Running

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06:30

Half Marathon

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Others, Running

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08:15

10K

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Others, Running

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09:45

4K

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 4K

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Type — Others, Running

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11:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Riyadh.

thermostat Temperature
10.4° / 20.9°
wb_sunny Feels like
6.7° / 16.7°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 9m
water_drop Avg rainfall
0.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
14.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.4)
humidity_mid Humidity
51.7%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:40
nightlight Sunset
17:33

About Riyadh

Learn more about the host city, Riyadh.

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Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, slightly east of the center of the country in the heart of the Tuwaig escarpment.

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