Rimi Rīga Marathon has been added to the newly formed SuperHalfs Europa series alongside five other traditional European half marathons, joining the expanded circuit for the 2027 season.
The announcement came at the European Athletics Association conference, where organizers revealed that the new six-race circuit will launch with a half marathon in Naples on Feb. 21, 2027. Runners can register now to complete the European races in any order and earn exclusive SuperMedals reserved for finishers of all six metropolitan events.
- Tourism Revenue: The inclusion in SuperHalfs Europa is expected to drive an influx of international running tourists and supporters, benefiting hospitality and export sectors in Riga.
- Series Expansion: The original six SuperHalfs events in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff, and Valencia will now operate under the SuperHalfs Originals banner alongside the new European circuit.
The new circuit, supported by Generali, includes half marathons in Naples on Feb. 21, Warsaw on March 14, Belgrade on April 17, Vienna on April 18, Riga on May 16, and Stockholm on Aug. 21, 2027. The original SuperHalfs series will continue to operate separately under the SuperHalfs Originals name, allowing runners to participate in either journey or tackle both circuits in parallel.
| City | Country | Race Date |
|---|---|---|
| Naples | Italy | Feb. 21, 2027 |
| Warsaw | Poland | March 14, 2027 |
| Belgrade | Serbia | April 17, 2027 |
| Vienna | Austria | April 18, 2027 |
| Riga | Latvia | May 16, 2027 |
| Stockholm | Sweden | Aug. 21, 2027 |
“Rīgas iekļaušana SuperHalfs Europa pusmaratonu seriālā ir vēsturisks pagrieziena punkts Rimi Rīgas maratonam,” said Aigars Nords, the head of the Rimi Rīga Marathon organizer team.
Nords added that participation in the series will help the event reach its target of becoming one of Europe’s top 10 most desirable running destinations.
“Esmu lepns, ka Rīga kļūst par daļu no prestižā SuperHalfs Eiropas pusmaratonu seriāla, kas mūsu pilsētai pavērs vēl plašākas iespējas piesaistīt skrējējus un viesus no visas pasaules,” said Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs.
“SuperHalfs mums vienmēr ir bijis daudz kas vairāk nekā tikai pusmaratonu seriāls,” said SuperHalfs Director Sasho Belovski.
Registration for all SuperHalfs Europa events is open on the official websites of the respective races.
