Riyadh Marathon 2026 closes with record turnout ...Saudi Arabia

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RIYADH — The Riyadh Marathon 2026 concluded Saturday at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, capping its fifth edition with a festive finish and professional organization as winners across all races were crowned at the finish line.Ethiopia’s Tadese Tsagaye Getachew won the men’s full marathon (42 km), with compatriot Alemo Misiret Abebayehu finishing second.In the women’s race, France’s Maris Louhami took first place, followed by Japan’s Hiromi Hoshino in second and Aya Wibi of Japan in third. **media[2655850]** Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, president of the Saudi Sports for All Federation, presented trophies to the winners and praised the scale of participation and the competitive standard, saying the event reflects the marathon’s growing status as a leading sports and community fixture in the Kingdom.“We concluded Riyadh Marathon 2026 today with the participation of more than 50,000 runners,” Prince Khaled said. **media[2655849]** “This edition reflects the level of support and development seen in community sports in Saudi Arabia. Running has become part of the lifestyle for a growing segment of society, and what we achieved today is the result of cumulative work we will continue to build on.”The marathon attracted runners from a wide range of nationalities, underscoring its international character. **media[2655851]** Participation spanned multiple age groups and included a strong showing by athletes with disabilities, reinforcing the event’s commitment to inclusivity.Organizers said the races were staged for the fifth consecutive year under World Athletics Elite Road Race standards, with full technical and organizational supervision. **media[2655852]** This has strengthened the Riyadh Marathon’s position as the Kingdom’s official full marathon and one of the region’s most prominent certified road races.This year also marked the first launch of the Riyadh Marathon Festival, a four-day program featuring sports, recreational, and cultural activities that drew large crowds and expanded the event into a broader community celebration, supported by extensive local and international media coverage.The marathon was organized through cooperation between the Saudi Sports for All Federation and a range of government and private-sector partners, led by the Ministry of Sport.

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