Marathon d'Helsinki
Land of Santa Claus 🎅, the Sami people, and the northern lights, you've guessed it right, we're taking you to Finland 🇫🇮. Nestled between Norway, Sweden, and Russia, the peninsula is neither Slavic nor Scandinavian. Finland is simply Finland, a land of serenity where Mother Nature has unveiled one of her most majestic masterpieces 😍. With its forests 🌲, hills, lakes 🚣, and small islands 🏖, the country might seem wild at first glance, but rest assured, it's easily tamed!
How about taming the beast beauty by going straight to its heart ❤️, its capital? Without further ado, head south to the Finnish peninsula for a charming adventure in Helsinki 💌. Your fates can be intertwined at the famous Helsinki Marathon in August! 🏃♀️
They say love is blind, but the Finnish capital will dazzle you with love at first sight guaranteed 👀! The Baltic Sea that you'll skirt repeatedly 🌊, the Kaivopuisto park you'll loop around 🏞, and the various neighborhoods you'll pass through like Punavuori, Eira, Kamppi, and Hernesaari 🏙, will enchant you effortlessly (or maybe with a tiny bit of effort, okay…). Thanks to the marathon's loop course, Helsinki will reveal itself unashamedly, through its charming marinas ⛵ and architecture marked by Classicism and Art Deco. And for this first date, the organizers have left nothing to chance: plenty of refreshment stations, several cheering points, great DJs, and cheerleaders, everything is planned to boost your morale and give you the courage to finish this race against time love. 🎉
Well, if long-term relationships aren't your thing, no worries, the Helsinki Marathon also offers 4 distances for a successful honeymoon. Besides the legendary 42.195 km (solo or in relay), you can also fall in love with the half-marathon, or take your time with a 10 km. And for those first loves that are always memorable, kids' races are also available with the Kids Run 👶. In short, no doubt everyone will find their happiness with Helsinki ! 😍
⚠️ Beware of the heartbreaking "goodbyes" at this beautiful sporting encounter 😢. But even with weary legs after your grueling run, the Finnish capital will still manage to surprise you! You'll undoubtedly indulge in a little detour to the Market Square to enjoy a lihapiirakka (a Finnish specialty of ground meat and mustard sauce accompanied by pickles) 😋. And to warm your heart, how about relaxing in one of the city's legendary seaside saunas? 🔥
As you can see, Helsinki promises you a story unlike any other...
Heading out for the Helsinki Marathon? Let us take you through the course! 😎 You can find the map of the route right here 👇 :
The little ones also have their own race during the Helsinki Marathon 👶. Indeed, the Kids Run Helsinki Park, taking place in the beautiful Meripuisto Park, welcomes children from 3 years old (and under) up to 15 years old. The event features two distances, 500 meters and 1000 meters, with medals awarded at the finish line 🏅 and refreshments provided 🥛. It's a delightful experience for both kids and parents alike. 😉
More information coming soon. 🔜
The maximum time to complete the marathon and the half-marathon is 6 hours. The 10 km race must be completed within a maximum of 2 hours. ⏱
In August, the days in Helsinki are not as hot and scorching as in France 🔥. Average temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C. Even though the sun is still shining during this time of the year ☀️, a few raindrops might join your race! 🌧
In Helsinki, there is 1 hour more time difference with France. ⏰
You can easily pay with the Euro, the official currency of Finland. 💶
Upon finishing, all marathon, relay marathon, half-marathon, and 10 km run finishers will receive the Helsinki Marathon’s exclusive medal.🏅
The various courses form loops in the southern part of the Finnish capital. For the marathon distance, multiple loops will need to be completed. ⭕️
The minimum age to participate in these 2 events is 18 years. 🐣
More information coming soon. 🔜
You can find your results directly on the Helsinki Marathon website at the "Results" page. 📄
After your race, you can take advantage of your visit to Helsinki to explore the National Museum of Finland, the Temppeliaukio Church, the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, the Hakaniemi Market Hall, the Design Museum, or the stunning Lutheran Cathedral of the city. 😍
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