Spectators' Guide

The World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga will bring together the world's fastest runners from all over the world, and some of the world records are likely to be broken. In 4 out of the 6 Championship races world record holders are stepping to the starting line, so this is a unique opportunity to see historical moments both in person in the beautiful Latvian capital Riga and on the livestream that will be available globally!

Find out the times and the best viewing spots from which to watch the world's fastest runners and potential champions in the city as well as details on how to follow live from wherever you are in the world.

Watch the livestream globally

For the first time, you will be able to watch the road race elite compete in three distances - the Road mile, 5km and Half marathon - all in one day, in the same city.

Don’t miss this action-packed event and pre-register at the link below to unlock your exclusive pass to watch the free livestream of the World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga 23.

How to Watch

1. Make sure to pre-register by creating an Inside Track account via the button below

2. When the livestream is available on the day an email will be sent to your inbox

3. Log in to your Inside Track account to access the stream from 11:40 GMT+3

4. Sit back and enjoy this unique festival of running!

 

Pre-Register now for free

 

Where to watch in the city

5KM

11.50 Women’s Elite start at the Stone bridge

~ 12.04 Women’s Elite leaders finish at the 11 November Embankment

12.15 Men’s Elite start at the Stone bridge

~12.28 Men’s Elite leaders finish at the 11 November Embankment

The best places on the course to watch the race: Stone Bridge, Vanšu Bridge, Valdemāra Street near the National Theatre.

ROAD MILE

13.00 Women’s Elite start at the National Art Museum

13.04 Women’s Elite leaders finish at the Freedom Monument

13.10 Men’s Elite start at the National Art Museum

13.14 Men’s Elite leaders finish at the Freedom Monument

The best places on the course to watch the race: start at the Museum of Art, finish at the Freedom Monument and Lāčplēša Street (between Valdemāra Street and Brīvības Street)

HALF MARATHON

13.30 Women’s Elite start at the Stone bridge

14.15 Men’s Elite start at the Stone bridge

~14.35 Women’s Elite finish at the 11 November Embankment

~15.13 Men’s Elite finish at the 11 November Embankment

The best places on the course to watch the race: Stone Bridge, Vanšu Bridge, Freedom Monument, Brīvības boulevard, Elizabetes Street, Kalpaka boulevard