Riyadh Marathon

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · January 30, 2027
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Race Day Weather

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53°at start
73° high
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Dry

Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Mild 53°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 73°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

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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FAQ

When is the 2027 Riyadh Marathon?

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

Is the Riyadh Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Riyadh Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

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
Avg Temp
60°F
L:54° H:67°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 5 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew31°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
55°/75°-
8
2025
clear-day
45°/61°-
10
2024
partly-cloudy-day
57°/65°-
8
2023
clear-day
52°/66°-
9
2022
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59°/70°-
8