The Riyadh Marathon is an annual road-based marathon hosted by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, since 2022.[2] The organizers state that is the "first official full marathon to be held in the Kingdom".[1][2] The marathon has been a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race since its inaugural race.[4][5] During the race weekend, a half marathon, a 10K race, and a 4K race are also offered.[1]
| Riyadh Marathon | |
|---|---|
 The parking lot of the College of Law and Political Science at King Saud University, which marathoners pass near the race's end | |
| Date | February or March[1][2] |
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 4K |
| Established | 2022[2] |
| Official site | Official website |
| Participants | 392 finishers (2022)[3] |
History
editA half marathon had been held in Saudi Arabia in 2018.[2]
The inaugural marathon race was held on 5 March 2022.[2] More than 10,000 people took part in the event.[2]
Course
editAll the races start and finish at King Saud University.[6][7] The marathon is run on a loop course, although the start and finish lines are a few hundred metres (yards) apart.[6] The loop is roughly a half marathon in length, and marathoners run the loop twice.[6]
Winners
editKey: Course record
| Edition | Year | Men's winner | Time (min:sec) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2022 |  Tsegaye Getachew (ETH) |
2:06:27 | Tadu Teshome (ETH) |
2:26:38 |
| 2nd | 2023 |  Samir Jouaher (MAR) |
2:08:42 | Meseret Abebayahau (ETH) |
2:24:30 |
| 3rd | 2024 |  Wilfred Kigen (KEN) |
2:08:39 | Bedatu Hirpa (ETH) |
2:27:20 |