Riga, Latvia Marathon & Half Marathon |
Sunday 17 May 2009 |
Running Crazy were delighted to be invited by the organisers of this race to visit Riga and see just what this great city has to offer, including a great Marathon and Half Marathon race. With low cost airlines and scheduled airlines making this a popular city destination, we are confident that runners from all over will flock to this event. The Weekend: Riga, the capital city of the Baltic State of Latvia, is a great destination for a weekend city run. With low cost airlines like Ryanair using it as a destination, flying here could not be easier or cheaper. The 'Old Town' of Riga is a world heritage site and there are photo opportunities at every turn. Cobbled streets, wooden buildings and some fascinating architecture make this a city well worth exploring. Being compact you can easily see it all on foot too. The Latvians are known as the 'singing nation' and we can assure you that they know how to party too! This is party town in this part of the world! What is included: • Met at Riga Airport by Running Crazy staff The Race: The Riga Race Organisers offer a full Marathon and a Half marathon. The course is relatively flat and takes in parts of the old town as well as crossing the river by the suspension bridge. The Marathon is a lapped circuit and 1 ½ laps for the Half Marathon. Time limits are Marathon 5 Hours; Half Marathon 2 Hours 30 Minutes. Map of Course: Accommodation: 'Running Crazy' have secured good 3 * Hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at a hotel just 200 metres from the race start and finish area. This is ideal for kit storage, changing, showering and the all important pre-race preparations! In addition the hotel is just a short bus ride/tram ride in to the heart of the Old Town for your sightseeing days. The Bus Stop is right outside the Hotel front door. You could walk to the centre of town in just 15 minutes. There are nearby parks for training runs too! Lunch and evening meals are available at the hotel at great prices - good quality too. The Weather: Riga being in Eastern Europe has a continental climate, but being on the coast the temperatures remain mild. This is a good time of year for a race here. In May the average air temperature is between 13-17 degrees celsius. The probability of rain in May is low and on average there are 28-29 sunny days. Entertainment: Riga is a great friendly town, and there is a lot to do here over the course of a weekend. There are many bars, cafes, and restaurants throughout the charming old town and beyond. There are bargains to be had in the shops, parks to laze about in, and pleasant coffee shops to just sit and watch the world go by. You could hire a boat in the park, visit the commercial docks and see the ferries to Stockholm and Tallinn. Our After Race gathering in an Irish Pub in the Old Town to discuss your race is always good fun, and then we will let our hair down in a small club that we know. Riga will have plenty for you to do. Groups: Travelling as part of a group is always more sociable and often more fun too. Speak to your friends and running colleagues and get a group together. There is a special prize given to groups of just 10 (you choose who receives it), and there are special discounts for groups of over 20. Prices: We believe our prices offer great value for money and start from as little as £99 per person. What to do next?: If you feel that a run and weekend break in Riga is just what you need, then please complete the Application Form with your details. We will send an E-Mail by return with further information in an attachment.
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