Course & Elevation

The Helsinki Marathon features a scenic loop course that showcases the Finnish capital's beautiful Baltic coastline and urban parks. Starting and finishing at the Olympic Stadium, runners enjoy relatively flat terrain with views of the sea, islands, and Helsinki's modern architecture throughout the race.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 13°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 45%

Cool spring weather with variable conditions typical of the Baltic region. Runners should be prepared for potentially cool temperatures and occasional rain, but the season offers long daylight hours with nearly 20 hours of daylight.

Registration

Registration Opens January

Registration Closes April

Entry Cost €65-€85

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ The Helsinki Marathon starts and finishes at the iconic 1952 Olympic Stadium, built for the Helsinki Summer Olympics.
▸ Finland celebrates its independence day (December 6) with blue and white colors, which are reflected throughout Helsinki's running community.
▸ The race takes runners past the stunning Suomenlinna sea fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site accessible by ferry.
▸ Helsinki Marathon is one of the most international marathons in Scandinavia, attracting runners from over 75 countries annually.

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