{"id":50322,"date":"2026-01-06T10:12:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=50322"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:00:18","slug":"ready-to-join-riyadh-marathon-2026-here-is-all-info-about-date-race-categories-and-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ready-to-join-riyadh-marathon-2026-here-is-all-info-about-date-race-categories-and-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready to Join Riyadh Marathon 2026? Here is all Info about Date, Race Categories and Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The countdown is on for <strong>Riyadh Marathon 2026<\/strong>! If you haven\u2019t signed up yet, don\u2019t worry: there\u2019s still <strong>time to register and be part of the action on January 31<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re ready to take on the full race or prefer a shorter challenge, there are plenty of categories to choose from. It\u2019s your chance to push your limits, release some endorphins, and enjoy a fun day with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the biggest race event in the Saudi capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Riyadh Marathon 2026: Race Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an all-inclusive event, meaning anyone with the motivation can join, no matter your experience level. With four race categories, there\u2019s a challenge for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_476765011_639134078559482_5991869266646160322_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_476765011_639134078559482_5991869266646160322_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_476765011_639134078559482_5991869266646160322_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_476765011_639134078559482_5991869266646160322_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_476765011_639134078559482_5991869266646160322_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_476765011_639134078559482_5991869266646160322_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 km Fun Run: open to all ages, including kids (must be accompanied by an adult)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 km Race: for everyone aged 17 and above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21 km (half-marathon): for participants aged 18 and above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>42 km full marathon: for those aged 20 and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a <strong>special category for participants with disabilities<\/strong>. Be sure to select the &#8220;person with disability&#8221; option when registering, so your needs can be fully accommodated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Join Riyadh Marathon 2026: Fees and Registration Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to take part? Head to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/register.riyadhmarathon.org\/en\/events\/details\">official registration page<\/a><\/strong> of the event and choose your race category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5 km<\/strong>: SAR 62<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 km<\/strong>: SAR 85<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21 km<\/strong>: SAR 119<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>42 km<\/strong>: SAR 149<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_602157543_18306306163266262_1565689831749563384_n-1024x513.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_602157543_18306306163266262_1565689831749563384_n-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_602157543_18306306163266262_1565689831749563384_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_602157543_18306306163266262_1565689831749563384_n-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_602157543_18306306163266262_1565689831749563384_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_602157543_18306306163266262_1565689831749563384_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to collect your race kit in advance. It includes a personal race bib, a bag, and a T-shirt to wear on the big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riyadh Marathon 2026 offers a chance to enjoy a day out, even if you&#8217;re not running. You can check out <strong>food trucks<\/strong>, groove to some <strong>live music<\/strong>, join in on <strong>fitness activities<\/strong>, and explore plenty of fun surprises. It\u2019s the kind of event that turns a race day into a full-on experience, making it well worth your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re into sports and adventure, get ready for some incredible experiences coming to Riyadh! Soon, you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy ice climbing and canyoning without leaving the city. With hubs like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/urwld-riyadh-a-new-indoor-adventure-hub-with-15-sports-and-activities-coming-soon\/\">URWLD Riyadh<\/a><\/strong>, offering 15 different sports, and massive <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/huge-entertainment-destination-by-seven-is-coming-to-riyadh-in-2026\/\">entertainment destination by SEVEN<\/a><\/strong>, featuring 10 action-packed zones, there will be no shortage of adrenaline-pumping activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates and events happening in Riyadh!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown is on for Riyadh Marathon 2026! If you haven\u2019t signed up yet, don\u2019t worry: there\u2019s still time to register and be part of the action on January 31. Whether you\u2019re ready to take on the full race or prefer a shorter challenge, there are plenty of categories to choose from. It\u2019s your chance [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":50330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-50322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"tags":[{"id":15448,"slug":"news","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"}}],"countries":[{"id":15507,"slug":"ksa","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ksa\/","api_id":215,"title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia"}}],"cities":[{"id":15508,"slug":"riyadh","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ksa\/riyadh\/","api_id":283,"title":{"rendered":"Riyadh"}}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50322"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50322\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}