Björn Borg Helsinki Marathon 2026
- Next event : Sat, August 22, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sat, August 23, 2025
The event in a few words
Country of Santa Claus🎅, the Lapps, and the Northern Lights, you guessed it, it's to Finland 🇫🇮 we're taking you. Nestled between Norway, Sweden, and Russia, the peninsula is neither Slavic nor Scandinavian. Finland is Finland, a land of serenity where Mother Nature has delivered one of her most majestic masterpieces 😍. Among forests 🌲, hills, lakes 🚣, and small islands 🏖️. The country may seem wild at first, but we promise it is easily tamed! 😌
How about taming the beast beauty by conquering its heart, its capital ? ❤️ Without hesitation, head south of the Finnish peninsula for a charming operation of Madame Helsinki 💌. And as it's so unusual to love without effort, we offer you a running race to seduce the Northern White Belle. In August, you will be able to force your destinies at the famous Björn Borg Helsinki Marathon ! 🏃♀️
They say love is blind, but the Finnish capital will dazzle you for a guaranteed love at first sight 👀! The Baltic Sea, which you will run alongside many times 🌊, the Kaivopuisto Park you will stride along in a round trip 🏞️, and the various neighborhoods you'll cross like Punavuori, Eira, Kamppi or even Hernesaari 🏙️, will enchant you effortlessly (or maybe just a little, okay…). With the marathon's loop-shaped silhouette, Helsinki will unveil itself without modesty, through its small charming marinas ⛵️, and its architecture marked by Classicism and Art Deco. For this first meeting, the organizers left nothing to chance: numerous refreshment stations 🥛, multiple encouragement points 🙌, great DJs 🎶 and cheerleaders 📣, everything is in place to boost your morale and give you the courage to finish this race against time love. 🎉
Well, if long-term relationships aren't for you, no worries, the Björn Borg Helsinki Marathon also offers 4 distances for a successful honeymoon. Besides the iconic 42.195 km (single or in relay), you can also fall in love with the Half-Marathon, or take a bit more time with a 10 km. For those first loves, always remembered, children's courses also await, with two Kids Runs 👶. There's no doubt everyone will find happiness with Helsinki ! 😍
⚠️ Beware of tearful "goodbye" moments expected during this beautiful sporting encounter 😢. But even with tired legs after your exhausting race, the Finnish capital will still surprise you! Surely, you'll be tempted by a little excursion to the Market Square to savor a lihapiirakka (a Finnish specialty with minced meat and mustard sauce with pickles) 😋. To warm your heart, how about relaxing in one of the city's legendary saunas? 🔥
You got it, as rockmantique as Johnny, Helsinki promises you a different story from the others, will you help it to believe (again) ? ❤️
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
10 km
Kids
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM
- Elevation gain : 100mD+
- 600+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
Are you going to run in the Helsinki Marathon? Let us take you through the course! 😎
Starting from Merispuito, you'll follow the same initial route as the half marathon. But right after km 6, you'll need to think about changing course! 🧭 Indeed, the marathon route will guide you on a large twenty-kilometer loop through the Finnish lands. You'll pass by the island of Kulosaari before exploring the surroundings of the big city of Helsinki 🏙️. You'll be immersed between city and nature! 🌿 After this escapade, you'll return to the station level to finish your course on the traces of the half marathon circuit. You can then enjoy a grand finish just a stone's throw from Kompassitori Square! 🤩
Relay Marathon
Road Running- Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM
- Elevation gain : 100mD+
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
The course is exactly the same as that of the marathon! 🤓 The relay zones will be:
- at km 10.5
- at km 21.2
- at km 32
Half Marathon
Road Running- Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8:10 AM
- 700+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
Are you heading to run the Helsinki Half-Marathon? We'll take you on the course! 😎
Starting from Merispuito, you'll set off on a loop of 21.097 km featuring no less than 8 entertainment points! You will complete your first kilometers along the docks where you can admire the numerous cruise and pleasure boats at the port 🚤. You will then pass through the shopping district with all its large shopping centers. Still following the docks, you'll head to the station 🚄, take a detour by the Suomen Opera 🎶 before finishing your run on the same path as the 10 km! 🏁
Road Running 10 km
Road Running- Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM
- 300+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Are you running the 10 km of the Helsinki Marathon? We are taking you on the course! 😎
Starting from the park of Kaisaniemenranta 🌳, you will cross the station heading towards the Crusellinsilta Bridge. You will then go along the quays before heading towards the Hernesaari district and its art gallery 🎨. You will only have a few kilometers left in the Ursinin Kallio park before reaching the finish line a stone's throw from Kompassitori Square! 🏁
Kids also have their own races during the Helsinki Marathon 👶.
The "Kids Run Helsinki Park" takes place in the beautiful Meripuisto Park and welcomes children from 3 years old (and younger) up to 15 years old. They can choose to run either 500 m or 1,000 m, with medals awarded at the finish line 🏅 along with refreshments 🥛.
This event is sure to delight both the little ones and their parents, as it takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026, the day before the main marathon event 😉. The races will start at 5:00 PM for the 500 m and 5:15 PM for the 1,000 m.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your race bib at Meripuisto (located at the intersection of Merisatamanranta and Neitsytpolku).
The marathon and relay marathon will start on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 8:45 AM from Meripuisto.
The half marathon will start on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 8:10 AM from Meripuisto.
The 10 km race will start on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:45 PM from Kaisaniemenranta.
The children's 500 m race will start on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The children's 1 km race will start on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:15 PM.
Yes, they are as follows:
Marathon: 6 hours 10 minutes
Half Marathon: 3 hours 15 minutes
10 km: 1 hour 45 minutes
In August, Helsinki's weather is much cooler compared to the hot summer days in France. Average temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C (55°F to 70°F). While sunny days are still common at this time of year, you might experience some light rain during your race!
Helsinki is 1 hour ahead of France.
You can easily pay with Euros, the official currency of Finland.
All finishers of the marathon, relay marathon, half marathon, and 10 km will receive the exclusive Helsinki Marathon medal at the finish line.
The minimum age to participate in these events is 15 years old.
For the individual Marathon:
From 01/10/2025 to 16/10/2025: €60
From 17/10/2025 to 16/11/2025: €65
From 17/11/2025 to 15/01/2026: €70
From 16/01/2026 to 15/02/2026: €75
From 16/02/2026 to 31/03/2026: €80
From 01/04/2026 to 15/05/2026: €85
From 16/05/2026 to 30/06/2026: €90
From 01/07/2026 to 31/07/2026: €95
From 01/08/2026 to 16/08/2026: €100
From 17/08/2026 onwards: €120
For the 4-person Relay Marathon (price per team):
From 01/10/2025 to 16/10/2025: €105
From 17/10/2025 to 16/11/2025: €115
From 17/11/2025 to 15/01/2026: €125
From 16/01/2026 to 15/02/2026: €135
From 16/02/2026 to 31/03/2026: €145
From 01/04/2026 to 15/05/2026: €155
From 16/05/2026 to 30/06/2026: €165
From 01/07/2026 to 31/07/2026: €175
From 01/08/2026 to 16/08/2026: €185
From 17/08/2026 onwards: €215
For the Half Marathon:
From 01/10/2025 to 16/10/2025: €45
From 17/10/2025 to 16/11/2025: €48
From 17/11/2025 to 15/01/2026: €52
From 16/01/2026 to 15/02/2026: €55
From 16/02/2026 to 31/03/2026: €60
From 01/04/2026 to 15/05/2026: €65
From 16/05/2026 to 30/06/2026: €70
From 01/07/2026 to 31/07/2026: €75
From 01/08/2026 to 16/08/2026: €80
From 17/08/2026 onwards: €95
For the 10 km:
From 01/10/2025 to 16/10/2025: €38
From 17/10/2025 to 15/01/2026: €40
From 16/01/2026 to 31/03/2026: €43
From 01/04/2026 to 15/05/2026: €46
From 16/05/2026 to 30/06/2026: €50
From 01/07/2026 to 31/07/2026: €55
From 01/08/2026 to 16/08/2026: €60
From 17/08/2026 onwards: €70
10 km:
3.7 km and 7.5 km
Half Marathon:
4.5 km
7.3 km
10.8 km
14.8 km
18.6 km
Marathon:
4.5 km
7.3 km
11.8 km
15.8 km
19.6 km
23.5 km
28 km
29.3 km
31.8 km
35.9 km
39.7 km
You can find your results directly on the Helsinki Marathon website on the "Results" page.
After your race, you can enjoy your time in Helsinki by visiting the National Museum of Finland, the Temppeliaukio Church, the Suomenlinna Fortress, the Hakaniemi Market Hall, the Design Museum, or the stunning Lutheran Cathedral of the city.
You can find the race rules here.
Yes, storage facilities will be provided by the organizers.
For the Half Marathon, individual Marathon, and Relay Marathon, a baggage drop area will be available at the race start at Meripuisto.
For the 10 km, you can store your belongings at the race start at Kaisaniemenranta from 12:30 PM.
To collect your belongings, simply show your race bib number.
You can check the race rules here
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