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.
Course Facts
Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 156 m
Surface road
Profile Flat
Weather on Race Day
13°C
Temperature
65%
Humidity
45%
Rain Chance
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.
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