Björn Borg Helsinki Marathon 2026
- Next event : Sat, August 22, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sat, August 23, 2025
The event in a few words
Land of Santa Claus 🎅, the Sámi, the northern lights—you’ve got it: we’re taking you to Finland 🇫🇮. Nestled between Norway, Sweden and Russia, the peninsula is nevertheless neither Slavic nor Scandinavian. Finland is Finland: a land of serenity where Mother Nature has delivered one of her most majestic masterpieces 😍. Between forests 🌲, hills, lakes 🚣 and small islands 🏖️. The country may seem wild at first glance, but promise—it’s easy to tame! 😌
How about taming the beast beauty by heading straight to conquer its heart—its capital? ❤️ No time to waste: off to the south of the Finnish peninsula for a charm offensive with Ms Helsinki 💌. And since it’s so rare to love without making an effort, we’re offering you a running race to woo the Fair White City of the North. It’s in August that you’ll be able to force fate during the famous Björn Borg Helsinki Marathon ! 🏃♀️
They say love is blind, but the Finnish capital will dazzle you—love at first sight guaranteed 👀! The Baltic Sea that you’ll run alongside time and again 🌊, the Kaivopuisto Park that you’ll cover on an out-and-back 🏞️, and the various neighborhoods you’ll cross—like Punavuori, Eira, Kamppi or Hernesaari 🏙️—will enchant you without the slightest effort (well, maybe a little bit ok…). Thanks to the loop-shaped marathon course, Helsinki will reveal itself without modesty, through its charming small marinas ⛵️, and its architecture stamped with Classicism and Art Deco. And for this first date, the organizers have left nothing to chance : plenty of aid stations 🥛, several cheering points 🙌, awesome DJs 🎶 and cheerleaders 📣—everything is planned to lift your spirits and give you the courage to finish this race against the clock love. 🎉
Okay, if long-term relationships aren’t your thing, no worries: the Björn Borg Helsinki Marathon also offers 4 distances for a successful honeymoon. In addition to the legendary 42.195 km (solo or as a relay), you can also fall in love with the half-marathon, or take it slower with a 10 km. And for first loves we always remember, kids’ courses are also on the program, with two Kids Runs 👶. In short, no doubt everyone will find happiness with Helsinki ! 😍
⚠️ Beware of the heartbreaking “goodbyes” that may be in store after this beautiful sporting encounter 😢. But even with heavy legs after your grueling race, the Finnish capital will still manage to surprise you! You’ll no doubt be tempted by a little stroll around Market Square to enjoy a lihapiirakka (a Finnish specialty made with minced meat and mustard sauce, served with pickles) 😋. And to warm your heart, how about relaxing in one of the city’s legendary saunas ? 🔥
You’ve got it: as rockmantique as Johnny, Helsinki promises you a story unlike any other—so will you help it 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 running the Helsinki Marathon? We’ll take you along the course! 😎
Starting from Merispuito, you’ll follow the same opening section as the half marathon. But just after km 6, you’ll need to remember to change course! 🧭 Yes, the marathon route will guide you on a big loop of around twenty kilometers through the Finnish countryside. You’ll pass through Kulosaari Island before going to explore the surroundings of the big city of Helsinki 🏙️. You’ll be immersed between city and nature! 🌿 After this getaway, you’ll then head back to the station area to finish your route in the footsteps of the half-marathon course. Then you can treat yourself to 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 route is exactly the same as 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 running the Helsinki Half Marathon? We’re taking you along the course! 😎
Starting from Merispuito, you’ll head out on a 21.097 km loop with no fewer than 8 entertainment points! You’ll run your first kilometers along the docks and be able to admire the many cruise ships and pleasure boats in the harbor 🚤. You’ll then pass through the shopping district with all those large malls. Still following the docks, you’ll make your way to the train station 🚄, take a detour via the Suomen Opera 🎶, before finishing your route on the same course as the 10 km! 🏁
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’re taking you along the route! 😎
Starting from Kaisaniemenranta Park 🌳, you’ll cross the station to head towards Crusellinsilta Bridge. Then you’ll run along the docks before making your way to the Hernesaari district and its art gallery 🎨. After that, you’ll only have a few kilometers left in Ursinin Kallio Park before reaching the finish line just a stone’s throw from Kompassitori Square! 🏁
The little ones also get their own courses during the Helsinki Marathon 👶.
Indeed, the "Kids Run Helsinki Park" held in the beautiful Meripuisto park welcomes children aged 3 (and under) up to 15. On the program: 2 distances—500 m and 1,000 m—with a medal awarded at the finish 🏅 and refreshments 🥛.
Something to delight both kids and parents, since the race takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026, the day before the main event 😉. Starts will be at 5:00 pm for the 500 m and 5:15 pm for the 1,000 m.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bib pick-up takes place at the race office, located at Meripuisto (at the intersection of Merisatamanranta and Neitsytpolku).
You can pick up your bib during the following hours:
Friday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am to 12:30 pm
Important: Don’t forget to pick up your bib no later than 1 hour before the start of your race.
What do you need to show to collect your bib?
An email and an SMS will be sent to you before the office opens on Friday, containing your pick-up QR code. Simply show this QR code to the on-site team to receive your bib.
If you want to pick up a loved one’s bib, just remember to also show their own QR code!
The starts for the individual marathon or the relay marathon will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 8:45 am from Meripuisto
The half-marathon start will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 8:10 am from Meripuisto
The 10 km start will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:45 pm from Kaisaniemenranta
The start of the 500 m kids’ race will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm
The start of the 1 km kids’ race will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:15 pm
Yes, here they are:
For the Marathon: 6h10
For the Half-Marathon: 3h15
For the 10 km: 1h45
In August, days in Helsinki are far from being as hot and scorching as in France. Average temperatures range between 13°C and 21°C. Even if the sun is still out at this time of year, a few raindrops may still join you during your race!
In Helsinki, there is a 1-hour time difference ahead of France.
You’ll be able to pay without any problem in Euro, Finland’s official currency.
At the finish, all finishers of the marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon and 10 km will receive the exclusive Helsinki Marathon medal.
The minimum age to take part in these 2 races is 15.
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: €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: €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: €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: €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 make the most of 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 city’s magnificent Lutheran Cathedral.
Yes, bag drop will be provided by the organizers.
For the Half-Marathon, the individual Marathon and the relay Marathon, a bag drop area is available at the start, at Meripuisto.
For the 10 km, storage of your belongings will be at the start, at Kaisaniemenranta, from 12:30 pm.
To retrieve them, you will just need to show your bib number.
Showers are available to runners on event day at the Töölö Sports Centre, located at 1c, Paavo Nurmen kuja street, Helsinki. Access to the centre is granted upon presentation of your bib or medal at the cashier.
The Töölö Sports Centre cashier is open on event day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and the doors close at 5:15 pm.
You can check the race rules here
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