The Riga City Council is set to significantly boost its funding for the Riga Marathon, as indicated by a draft decision prepared for discussion. The council plans to increase its support from 191,060 euros, allocated in the previous year, to 300,000 euros. This substantial increase reflects the city's commitment to enhancing such sporting events, which engage the community and attract tourism to the capital.

In February of the previous year, the council had already decided to increase the funding from 81,060 euros to 191,060 euros, indicating a trend of growing investment in the marathon's organization. Such increases in financial backing demonstrate the local government's recognition of the marathon's value not only as a sporting event but also as an opportunity to promote Riga as a vibrant event destination. The upcoming committee decisions will determine whether this proposed funding will be finalized.

Furthermore, the Riga City Council had established a contract in 2022 with SIA 'Nords Event Communications', granting exclusive rights to the agency for organizing the Riga Marathon over a five-year period. This partnership is expected to ensure a higher quality of event management, thus potentially increasing participants and spectators, further enhancing the city's reputation as a host for significant international sporting events.