Riyadh Marathon 2026 - Live Stream
The Riyadh Marathon returns on Saturday, January 31, 2026, transforming Riyadh into a city-wide celebration of running as thousands of participants take part in one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing road races.
Now in its fifth edition, the event holds World Athletics Elite Road Race status and is organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation, continuing its mission to promote health, fitness, and community participation across the Kingdom. The race hub and festival activities are centered around Diriyah’s Mayadeen district, with routes weaving through Riyadh’s modern boulevards and historic surroundings.
How to Watch - Live Stream
The event will be streamed live on the Riyadh Marathon YouTube channel. The live coverage is scheduled to start around 6:00 AM local time (GMT +3).
Race Day schedule:
The 2026 program features four distances to suit all abilities: the marathon (42.2 km), half marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, and a family-friendly 5 km fun run.
- The full marathon gets underway at about 6:20 AM local time (with the mass start shortly after).
- The half marathon starts around 7:40–7:45 AM.
- The 10 km begins around 9:00 AM, and the 5 km fun run around 11:30 AM.
