Name: Finlandia Marathon
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi

About the Event

Discover Finland's fastest and most beautiful lakefront route at the Finlandia Marathon in Jyväskylä on 11-12 September 2026. This classic Finnish running event is celebrated for its fast, flat, and scenic course along the award-winning Jyväskylä Rantaraitti (Lakefront Trail), offering perfect conditions for a personal best. With its vibrant event hub at Lutakonaukio and Jyväskylä Paviljonki, the weekend welcomes runners of all levels to choose their challenge: the classic Marathon, the popular Half Marathon, the Valon Kymppi (10K), the accessible Finlandia Vitonen (5K), or a Marathon Relay. Organized with true Finnish hospitality, it combines a competitive atmosphere with a fantastic community spirit, making it the perfect late-summer goal. Lace up your shoes for an unforgettable running experience in the heart of the Finnish Lakeland.

Races Offered

Maratonviesti

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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17:30

Finlandia Vitonen

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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18:00

Valon Kymppi

Sep 11, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

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20:00

Finlandia Half Marathon

Sep 12, 2026

straighten

Distance — 21.1K

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14:15

Finlandia Marathon

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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23:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Jyväskylä.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.1° / 15.0°

wb_sunny 6.8° / 12.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.2 /

water_drop 85.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.1° / 15.0°

wb_sunny 6.8° / 12.8°

air 11.2 km/h

water_drop 85.0%

About Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä is a lively university city and the capital of Central Finland. About a third of the city's 148,000 inhabitants (2023) are students. Beautifully set between lakes and ridges, many motorsports fans are familiar with the city as the Neste Oil Rally of the World Rally Championships series takes place around the city each July. The works of the notable Finnish architect Alvar Aalto can be seen throughout the city.