Helsinki City Run

Scenic half marathon through Helsinki's parks and waterfronts, vibrant city vibes.

Race Details

Race Distance

Half Marathon

21.098km

13.1ml

Race Official Name

Helsinki City Run

Race Month

June

Race Type

Road

About the Helsinki City Run

The Helsinki City Run showcases Finland's design-focused capital with Scandinavian clarity. Runners navigate alongside Baltic shorelines, through meticulously planned neighborhoods, and past architectural landmarks that showcase Finnish innovation from neoclassical to modernist. May's late spring brings emerging greenery and increasing daylight as participants experience Helsinki's perfect balance of urban development and natural integration. The gently undulating course provides continuous visual interest while maintaining good time potential. Finnish spectators bring their characteristically reserved but genuine support, creating an atmosphere of focused appreciation. This perfectly organized event captures Helsinki's distinctive character—architecturally innovative, environmentally conscious, and refreshingly straightforward—offering both athletic challenge and cultural immersion in a Nordic capital where design excellence touches everything from buildings to the race experience itself.

Course & Elevation

155

155

155

18.5

18.5

18.5

Rolling Elevation Change (m)

310

310

310

Weather & Conditions

Average Temperature (°C)

9

68

Air Quality Index

55

Wind (km/h)

15

Participants

Average Number of Participants

15,000

Race Location

Helsinki,

Finland,

Europe

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