[2] The organizers state that is the "first official full marathon to be held in the Kingdom".

[1] A half marathon had been held in Saudi Arabia in 2018.

[2] The inaugural marathon race was held on 5 March 2022.

[2] All 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.