The Saudi Sports For All Federation announced that the new Kingdom Arena will be the start and finish site for the third edition of the Riyadh Marathon, which will take place on February 10, supported by the Ministry of Sports.

The Riyadh Marathon has become one of the most anticipated sporting events in the country, making Kingdom Arena the ideal location to start and finish this exciting road race. In 2023, the marathon attracted 15,000 runners from 128 nationalities, with the percentage of Saudis reaching 61.6%. Steps have also been taken in 2023 to certify the marathon as a World Athletics-certified road race.

The start and finish point will be Imam Saud bin Faisal Road, opposite the Kingdom Arena, offering participants several race distances, namely the full marathon course (42.2 km), the half marathon (21, 1 km), the 10 km race for people aged 17 and over and the 4 km for beginners, families and children. A “Marathon Village” will also be set up on Kingdom Arena Square for two days, from February 9-10, to offer food and drink stalls, entertainment and a wide range of fitness and wellness activities. -be.

For half-marathon and marathon participants, the 21.1km course winds through the streets of Riyadh, and the city's iconic landmarks, such as Diriyah and Wadi Hanifa. Those running the full 26.2 mile marathon will do this course twice. The 10km course will take place in the north of the city, passing Wonder Garden and Boulevard World, while the 4km race will fill the gap between it and the main 21.1km course.

Shaima Saleh Al-Husseini, Director General of the SFA, said: “We are delighted to once again host the Riyadh Marathon and join the city's newest sporting venue, the Kingdom Arena. We expect this year’s event to be the biggest and best ever, helping us fulfill our mission: to inspire more of the Kingdom’s population to participate in physical activities.”

The Riyadh Marathon aims to bring together a large number of people with a common interest, make new friends and create memories as part of their physical journey. Registrations are open on the Riyadh Marathon electronic website and on the SFA website and application.

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) is a proactive community organization dedicated to sport and wellness, founded to promote healthy living in Saudi Arabia. More information at https://sportsforall.com.sa/ .

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Source:businesswire.com

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