Riyadh Marathon

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · January 30, 2027

53°·68° high·Breezy·Dry

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53°at start

73° high

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Cool start, warming trend ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 53°F at the start to a high of 71°F by the finish. With a light breeze from the SE at 10 mph, the conditions should remain comfortable, but hydration will be important as the race progresses. Adjust pacing strategy to account for the warming temperatures, especially after the halfway mark.

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The Riyadh Marathon is Saudi Arabia's first officially sanctioned full marathon, held annually in Riyadh since 2022 and organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation. It carries World Athletics Elite Label status. The course starts and finishes on Imam Saud bin Faisal Road near Kingdom Arena, next to Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, with marathoners covering a roughly half-marathon loop twice. Race weekend also includes a half marathon, a 10K and a 5K fun run.

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When is the 2027 Riyadh Marathon?

The 2027 Riyadh Marathon will be held on Saturday January 30, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Riyadh Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 51°F with a 1% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data

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69°F

L:54° H:69°

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Conditions

Rain Freq

20%

1 of 5 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew33°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Riyadh Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	55°/79°	-	24°
2025 Riyadh Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	45°/64°	-	25°
2024 Riyadh Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2024	57°/65°	Light	39°
2023 Riyadh Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	52°/68°	-	34°
2022 Riyadh Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	59°/72°	-	35°

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