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Riyadh Marathon
The Riyadh Marathon is an annual road-based marathon hosted by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, since 2022.[2] The organizers state that is the "first official full marathon to be held in the Kingdom".[1][2] The marathon has been a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race since its inaugural race.[4][5] During the race weekend, a half marathon, a 10K race, and a 4K race are also offered.[1] HistoryA half marathon had been held in Saudi Arabia in 2018.[2] The inaugural marathon race was held on 5 March 2022.[2] More than 10,000 people took part in the event.[2] CourseAll the races start and finish at King Saud University.[6][7] The marathon is run on a loop course, although the start and finish lines are a few hundred metres (yards) apart.[6] The loop is roughly a half marathon in length, and marathoners run the loop twice.[6] WinnersKey: Course record
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