Helsinki Marathon 2024

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...