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100 days to go to the first World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga 23

Published

July 9, 2023

The first World Athletics Road Running Championships will be held in Riga, Latvia on October 1, bringing together the best road runners from around the globe over the distances of one mile, 5km and half-marathon to battle for the world titles.

At the same time, recreational runners from all over the world will have the opportunity to test themselves on the same courses on the same day, to create a unique global running festival. Come and join the fun in beautiful Riga!

Participate in the World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga 2023!

Win a meet and greet with the stars at the world champs expo

It’s an incredible and exclusive opportunity for a select group of people to meet star athletes at the World Champs Expo. Fans can get autographs, take photos, engage in casual conversations, and even shake hands with their favorite athletes.

It’s an amazing experience that creates unforgettable memories for the lucky attendees.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Register to a mass race by the end of July
2. Wait for the winners’ announcement
3. Enjoy exclusive time with a top runner at the World Champs Expo.

GET READY LIKE A CHAMP

Ilona Marhele, Olympian, coach and one of the leading Latvian long distance runners has prepared 12-week 21km training plans so that everyone can prepare themselves for October 1. Training plans have been prepared for two intensity levels – easy and advanced – depending on the runner’s physical abilities.

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RUN THE 21KM RELAY AND SHARE THE FUN WITH A FRIEND

In addition to the existing distances – 21 km, 5 km, and the mile – we’re introducing a new distance, the half-marathon relay (10.2 km + 10.9 km), which allows two friends, colleagues, family members, or acquaintances to complete the full half-marathon distance by each running half of it (10.2 km + 10.9 km).

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