16 May 2026
At the DPD Mile, which opened the Rimi Riga Marathon weekend on 16 May, the first medals were awarded and Latvian champions crowned. On the 1,609-metre course from the Latvian National Museum of Art to the Freedom Monument, an especially intense battle took place on the morning of 16 May in the men’s competition between the three favourites: Artūrs Niklāvs Medveds (04:09.4), Roberts Glazers (04:10.0) and Ņikita Bogdanovs (04:10.2).
All three athletes crossed the finish line faster than the Latvian record previously held by Ņikita Bogdanovs. The battle for the Latvian champion title in the women’s competition was just as close: Marta Livčāne (05:06.8), Asnate Caune (05:06.9) and Kitija Valtere (05:07.0).
In the Latvian Championship DPD Mile, Roberts Glazers finished immediately after the new Latvian record holder Artūrs Niklāvs Medveds (04:09.4), with a result of 04:10.0, improving his personal best by nearly 17 seconds, while Ņikita Bogdanovs won the bronze medal with 04:10.2.
In the women’s competition, Latvian champion Marta Livčāne achieved a result of 05:06.8, setting a new personal best. She was followed closely by Asnate Caune with 05:06.9 and Kitija Valtere with 05:07.0.
DPD Mile distance is gaining increasing popularity!
In total, nearly 7,000 participants took part in the DPD Mile distance today, including participants of the Latvian Schools Cup and the “Inclusive Marathon,” which is being organized together with Mēness Aptieka for participants with mobility impairments. The first day of the Rimi Riga Marathon continues with the large-scale Rimi Children’s Day on 11 November Embankment, where young athletes can run, take part in various sports, educational and entertainment activities.
TOP 5 men’s results
1Arturs Niklāvs Medveds4:09.4
2Roberts Glazers4:10.0
3Ņikita Bogdanovs4:10.2
4Kārlis Ancāns4:14.4
5Rūdolfs Vanadziņš4:22.4
TOP 5 women’s results
1Marta Livčāne5:06.8
2Asnate Caune5:06.9
3Kitija Valtere5:07.0
4Poļina Curikova5:16.6
5Kristiāna Kudle5:32.6
Rimi Riga Marathon weekend programme
EXPO shopping and bib pickup at the Rimi Olympic Center, Grostonas Street 6B
9:00–14:00Kids’ Day runs and activities on November 11 Embankment
11:00 and 11:30DPD Mile starts by the Latvian National Museum of Art – finish at the Freedom Monument
Start at the foot of Akmens Bridge, finish on November 11 Embankment
7:30Professional runners – 21 km
7:3542 km and Signet Bank 42 km Relay
9:3021 km and Signet Bank 21 km Relay
12:3010 km
14:30 and 15:306 km