The Marathon That Moves a Nation
Delivered by DHL
A vibrant showcase of sport, community, and the spirit of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Riyadh Marathon is quickly becoming one of the Middle East’s standout running events.
The January 2026 edition marks its fifth straight year as a World Athletics Elite Road Race, following a record setting 2025 that brought more than 40,000 runners to the capital. This year, the event levels up with the launch of the Riyadh Marathon Festival — four days of racing, family activities, and city wide excitement.
As Official Logistics Sponsor, DHL joins the Riyadh Marathon’s biggest year yet. From race kits and bibs to signage and critical infrastructure – DHL coordinates and delivers it all, working behind the scenes across multiple venues, ensuring smooth operations and a flawless experience for runners, volunteers, and spectators.
Ambition, community, transformation
More than a race, the Riyadh Marathon has become a symbol of national momentum — ambition, community, and transformation in motion. Working in close collaboration with the Saudi Sports For All Federation. DHL helps elevate the event to global standards and strengthens Saudi Arabia’s growing presence on the world sports stage. The partnership also reinforces the marathon’s inclusive spirit, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to get involved, whether they’re running their first 5K or cheering from the sidelines.
Together, the Riyadh Marathon 2026 and DHL show how passion and precision can push an event to new heights — step by step, mile by mile, all the way to the finish line.
DHL Global Forwarding Saudi Arabia
“There is remarkable momentum behind the Riyadh Marathon. It’s emerging not only as a world class race for elite runners, but as a world class celebration of sport, health, and community — a spirit that reflects Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030,” says Sue Donoghue, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Saudi Arabia. “The ambition, growth mindset, and focus on sustainability and community pride align perfectly with DHL’s own values. We’re proud to support such a dynamic event and to bring our global logistics expertise to help the marathon continue setting new standards.”
Riyadh Marathon 2026
The Saudi Sports For All Federation is hosting the Riyadh Marathon Festival from 28 to 31 January 2026