Expanding the range of classic distances of the Rimi Riga Marathon and trying to stimulate a faster recovery of folk sports from the pandemic, “DPD mile” will debut in Riga on May 14, which will also be the Latvian championship in the 1,609-meter-long distance.
The organizers hope that the popular and democratic distance in the world will be tempting for beginners who are just starting their way or looking for opportunities to move with their family, as well as for experienced runners who want to test their ability in a mile, as well as for potential Latvian championship candidates. mile ”will be a good springboard for a possible start at the 2023 World Championships in Riga.
The aim of the mile distance created with the support of the new sponsor of the Rimi Riga Marathon – the delivery company DPD Latvija – is to help folk sports recover faster from the pandemic, as well as to support the best Latvian runners on their way to the World Championships in Riga.
“The distance of 1609.34 meters is both democratic and short to intrigue complete beginners, families and children, and just long enough to be challenging for champions and speed lovers. “If it happens, Latvian runners will have the opportunity to take the first step towards a successful start in the World Championship in Riga in May within the framework of the Rimi Riga Marathon”, comments Aigars Nords, Rimi Riga Marathon Director and the organizing team of the World Championship in Riga.
“DPD miles” start and finish – at the Freedom Monument
The start and finish of the new distance will be organized on May 14 in the heart of the capital – at the Freedom Monument, allowing you to experience the boulevards of Brīvības and Kalpaka, as well as Elizabetes and Valdemāra streets during the 1.6 km long race. “DPD mile” will close the Children’s Day of the Rimi Riga Marathon on the afternoon of May 14, replacing the Family Race or the usual 4.2-kilometer-long distance, which previously took place at the end of the Children’s Day.
The word “marathon” most accurately describes the daily life of DPD Latvija couriers, couriers measure tens to hundreds of miles every day throughout Latvia to deliver shipments and bring joy to their recipients! The main medal of our marathon race is the smile of the recipients, joy and thank you! This is the greatest satisfaction in this race and motivates a new day – new delivery miles! We want to inspire everyone who has already started or is just about to start running, dare to realize their sports commitments by joining the “DPD mile race.” Grants.
