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Helsinki Marathon

4 (9 Reviews)
Helsinki, Finland
23 Aug, 2025 (Sat)

Running

10 km, 21.1 km, 42.195 km

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About the event

Enjoy running alongside thousands of people throughout the beautiful downtown area of Helsinki with marathons, half marathons, 10k races and marathon relays--as well as children's races ranging from 400m to 1.6k--all culminating in a memorable experience. Take your running skills to the next level and join the BMW Helsinki Marathon as you challenge yourself and run alongside thousands of fellow enthusiasts in the stunning downtown of Helsinki. With a variety of running events to choose from, such as full marathons, half marathons, 10k races and marathon relays, as well as children's races ranging from 400m to 1.6k, this race promises to be a thrilling opportunity. Experience the beauty of the Finnish capital from a unique perspective as you take on a challenge that you won't soon forget.

Races offered by this event

You have 44 weeks to prepare

Half Marathon

23 Aug, 2025 (Sat) - 08:30
Running
21.1 km
Solo
On site
Road
Single loop
Timed
City
Capital
Ocean view

Marathon Relay

23 Aug, 2025 (Sat) - 08:30
Running
42.195 km
Relay
On site
Road
Single loop
Timed
Certified course
City
Capital
Ocean view

Marathon

23 Aug, 2025 (Sat) - 08:30
Running
42.195 km
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Solo
On site
Road
Single loop
Timed
Certified course
City
Capital
Ocean view

10 km

23 Aug, 2025 (Sat) - 09:00
Running
10 km
Solo
On site
Road
Single loop
Timed
City
Capital
Ocean view

Course details

Course highlights

The course showcases the best urban and seaside views of central Helsinki.

Start address

Meripuisto, Helsinki, Suomi

Finish address

Meripuisto, Helsinki, Suomi

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Shower
Photo Service
Nutrition Stations
Pacers
Dressing rooms

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

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Country flag of ES
Aug 2024
42.195 km

The marathon route leaves much to be desired overall. It doesn’t go through the city center, nor is it very scenic. The start and finish are in a neighborhood on the outskirts of the city. The first 21 km are fine, but from 21 to 42, the route is terrible, with many hills and constantly going around the same neighborhood. The only good thing is that it's not a massive event; in the marathon, there were fewer than 2,000 participants who finished.

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Princeton Akpojaro
Country flag of GB
Aug 2022
42.195 km

I have done a few marathons in short 62 in most European cities and I have to say Helsinki was the worst I have done. It wasn't traffic free and was carried out on the back streets of the city instead of showing off the city. There was no support and no thoughts given to the route. It was a missed opportunity to sell the city. Disappointing.

I like to run big city marathon to see and enjoy it. The starting and finishing point of this course was miserable.

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Lovell D'souza
Country flag of PT
Aug 2022
21.098 km

A lovely route that takes you through the heart of Helsinki.

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Tauno Tanilas
Aug 2016
42.195 km

Well organized event, good track, beautiful landscape, lots of fun activities before and after the race! Try it on if you haven't yet!

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Ram Iyer
Country flag of IN
42.195 km

The second half was horrible. Two loops of 10.55 with so many turns and uphills made it a terrible experience. I will not recommend the full route to anyone...the half route is ok. Otherwise the water support etc was decent

It's not a course to target personal records. The first half is ok

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Daniel Thomas Massberg
Country flag of DE

Nice run!

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Teresa Rogers
Country flag of GB
21.098 km

Start line was organised well and route was good to see the city of Helsinki. Finish line organised well and received impressive amount of goodies and fab medal. Was disappointed with lack of crowd support and no Marshall’s were cheering either. It might be a Finnish thing! But there were some music and DJs and bands that high was good. Some of the route around the city was narrow with lots of runners and the traffic including trams were halted by Marshall’s until there were gaps in runners so this was disappointing that the roads were not closed as such. Day before the queue to receive number was enormous so arrive early.

Felt like an overall serious run and would have liked more crowd support.

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John Massam
42.195 km

Was my first marathon thought it was a good route apart from doing laps past the start finish line but will defo be back to Finland what a beautiful place

My first marathon most miles I've done before was 20 so the last 6 miles was a killer want to beat my time on the next marathon I run

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Diana Arnaudova
Country flag of BG

Cool weather, sun and rain, not too crowded

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Results 2020: Helsinki Marathon

26 Aug, 2020 (Wed)

Marathon Mbacha Eric Mangeh won the race with a time of 02:24:40. Oscar Holmström secured second in this year’s race with a time of 02:30:45. Rounding out the top three was Teemu Pitkänen with a time of 02:51:56. In the ladies race, Anna-stiina Erkkilä finished first in 03:06:32 . She bested Emma Storvall who crossed the finish line one minute 35 seconds behind her. Finishing third was Minna Lahtinen (03:19:34). Top 5 Men 1 Mbacha Eric Mangeh CMR 02:24:40 2 Oscar Holmström FIN 02:30:45 3 Teemu Pitkänen FIN 02:51:56 4 Joerg Peters GER 02:52:30 5 Patrick Casey IRL 02:53:46 Top 5 Women 1 Anna-stiina Erkkilä FIN 03:06:32 2 Emma Storvall FIN 03:08:07 3 Minna Lahtinen FIN 03:19:34 4 Egle Ciuzaite LTU 03:21:45 5 Kristel Rugemalira EST 03:23:18 Complete results Half Marathon Kalle Mäenpää outran roughly 428 runners to win with a time of 01:13:02. He finished 16 seconds ahead of Antti Hyttinen. Jonatan Lindqvist got the third place in 01:14:15. In the women’s race, Sofia Muinonen claimed victory with a time of 01:26:29 , followed by Saara Malinen who finished with a time of 01:29:02. Rounding out the top three was Kertu Kula with a time of 01:32:40. Top 5 Men 1 Kalle Mäenpää FIN 01:13:02 2 Antti Hyttinen FIN 01:13:18 3 Jonatan Lindqvist FIN 01:14:15 4 Markus Hämäläinen FIN 01:15:09 5 Jani Ylisaukko-oja FIN 01:18:42 Top 5 Women 1 Sofia Muinonen FIN 01:26:29 2 Saara Malinen FIN 01:29:02 3 Kertu Kula EST 01:32:40 4 Pauliina Hermunen FIN 01:37:34 5 Virpi Taipale FIN 01:39:26 Complete results 10 km Ibai Mendia Iztueta outran roughly 176 runners to win with a time of 00:34:34, followed by Tuomas Jaako who finished with a time of 00:35:33. Said Rhouni Bellouti (00:36:09) made notched third place. For the women, it was Lotta Malmivaara (00:39:42) taking the top spot, ahead of Katja Järvelä (00:40:00). Finishing third was Hilla Rudanko (00:42:30). Top 5 Men 1 Ibai Mendia Iztueta ESP 00:34:34 2 Tuomas Jaako FIN 00:35:33 3 Said Rhouni Bellouti MAR 00:36:09 4 Timo Jääskeläinen FIN 00:37:34 5 Veli-matti Perttula FIN 00:38:18 Top 5 Women 1 Lotta Malmivaara FIN 00:39:42 2 Katja Järvelä FIN 00:40:00 3 Hilla Rudanko FIN 00:42:30 4 Kaisa Raiski FIN 00:43:20 5 Josefina Aalto FIN 00:43:24 Complete results The next race of the Helsinki Marathon will be on August 21, 2021.
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