Take a step of purpose! Running to push limits, grow and give back!
Hi, I'm Tamas, and on May 18, 2025, I'll be running the full 42.2 km at the 35th Rimi Riga Marathon. Not because I love running—I actually genuinely-genuinely hate it—but because I believe in pushing personal boundaries and supporting those in need.
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In 2023, at 131.1 kg, I signed up for my first marathon in Riga with just 11 weeks to prepare. Despite setbacks like illness and moving homes, I completed it in 6 hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds, finishing last but proud. Later that year, I ran the Tallinn Marathon and the Riga Half-Marathon, battling through lower back pain.
Now, with my back issues resolved thanks to an exceptional chiropractor in Riga, I've decided to get back to training. Although I had to postpone my participation in the the Riga-Valmiera 107 km ultra race to 2026, I'm committed to the Riga Marathon this May no matter how out of reach it may be given that I only have just 35 days to train (interestingly enough it is the 35th birthday of the Rimi Riga Marathon 😊).
Why I'm supporting a charity
Running is a personal challenge, but I want it to have a broader impact.
Every child deserves a safe home, loving care, and a future full of possibilities, and while my family and I are fortunate, I want to use this opportunity to help those children who aren`t lucky enough to be born into a family that can offer that.
Thankfully I have come across the SOS Children's Villages Latvia, a charity that since 1997 has been providing family-based care for children without parental support. They also assist families in crisis, foster and adoptive families, and guardians through various support centers across the country.
And so, by taking on this marathon and hopefully many other races in the future, I hope to inspire my children—and others, too—to see that dedication and kindness are powerful tools for change, and to show that no matter where you start or what challenges you face, you can make a difference in your community.
Join me in taking a step of purpose. Every euro you donate helps provide real homes, education, and emotional care to children in SOS Children’s Villages Latvia.
How You Can Help
I've set up this fundraising page where all donations go directly to SOS Children's Villages Latvia.
💛 €5 a month – You help cover everyday essentials and add your part to a greater support system.
💛 €10 a month – You help provide access to after-school activities or a consultation with a specialist.
💛 €15 a month – You make possible regular sports or art classes, necessary specialist support, and daily essentials.
💛 €25 a month – You open even more opportunities: ongoing educational activities, therapy sessions, and creating joyful memories.