RIYADH — Riyadh is already on the transfer. With the marathon pageant underway and all races bought out, the capital is making ready for Saturday’s flagship race because the fifth Riyadh Worldwide Marathon reaches its peak.
The Saudi Sports activities for All Federation is internet hosting the occasion from Jan. 28 to 31, increasing it for the primary time right into a four-day Riyadh Marathon Competition that blends elite competitors with public celebrations of sport, well being and group.
Guests take a selfie on the entrance of the marathon pageant. (X @@SportsforAll_sa)
Organized by the Saudi Sports activities for All Federation and supported by the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Athletics Federation, the 2026 version retains its World Athletics Elite Highway Race standing, underlining the marathon’s rising worldwide profile.
Talking completely to Saudi Gazette, Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, president of the federation, stated the occasion displays a broader nationwide mission to advertise more healthy life throughout the Kingdom.
“SFA’s mission is to develop and strengthen the group infrastructure, associations, and assets that encourage and help better bodily exercise throughout the Kingdom,” he stated.
Prince Khaled credited Saudi management for the marathon’s fast progress over the previous 5 years.
“There is no such thing as a management like Saudi management; the unwavering help of the King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the transformation of society to a well being and wellness nation via exercise and sport has made the marathon doable at this time, and over the previous 4 years,” he stated.
Guests full registration procedures in preparation for Saturday’s marathon. (X @@SportsforAll_sa)
“It’s a must to see me once I’m overseas, I’m at all times encouraging folks to Google the Riyadh Marathon and watch the movies and pictures on-line. That is the actual Saudi. That is how we present our flag to the world. Come and see what our management has made doable: 5 years of working and strolling Saudi spirit, within the rain, within the chilly, within the solar, and thru the streets of Riyadh.”
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The prince additionally highlighted the seen position of Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki AlFaisal, noting that sustained management engagement has helped elevate the occasion 12 months after 12 months.
“If you happen to comply with sports activities in any respect, you might have seen our minister on the bottom, energetic and engaged. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport has helped deliver the Riyadh Marathon to a much bigger and higher place annually, and this sort of robust engagement encourages extra folks throughout the Kingdom to participate in nationwide wellness,” he stated.
This 12 months’s version introduces the Riyadh Marathon Competition, reworking the marathon right into a four-day public celebration that culminates with race day, bringing collectively runners from throughout Saudi Arabia and overseas.
The Riyadh Marathon Competition has reworked the occasion right into a four-day public celebration, culminating on race day. (X @@SportsforAll_sa)
The marathon options 4 race classes designed to swimsuit all ages and health ranges: the 42-kilometer full marathon, the 21-kilometer half marathon for contributors aged 18 and above, the 10-kilometer run for these aged 17 and above, and the 5-kilometer enjoyable run for households and rookies.
All race classes are bought out, reflecting rising public demand and participation. The Riyadh Marathon Competition is open to the general public from Jan. 28 to 30 at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman College, with free entry.
The occasion is delivered in partnership with a broad public-sector coalition that features the Ministry of Sport, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Nationwide Occasions Heart, Riyadh Municipality, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman College, Riyadh Metro, the Royal Fee for Riyadh Metropolis, and the Saudi Tourism Authority.
Additionally it is supported by a large community of native and worldwide manufacturers throughout sports activities, well being, life-style and leisure, reinforcing the marathon’s cultural, group and wellness dimensions because it heads into race day.
