Riyadh Marathon
The Kingdom's Premier World Athletics Elite Race - 5th Edition.
Race day
31
Jan 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Riyadh Marathon took place on January 31, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
See the 2027 Riyadh MarathonThe Kingdom's Premier World Athletics Elite Race - 5th Edition.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 31 January 2026Curated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:00 local (Asia/Riyadh)Curated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5KCurated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCurated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Start area | Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Princess Nourah University, RiyadhConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Entry price | SAR 62–SAR 149Curated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 30 mCurated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 20,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Sports For All FederationCurated listing · 16 May 2026 | Curated listing | 16 May 2026 |
| Official website | sportsforall.com.saOrganizer · 16 May 2026 | Organizer | 16 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 16 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 16 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Riyadh Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, 30 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Riyadh Marathon is currently listed for January 31, 2026, which makes the January planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, 30 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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