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Helsinki City Run

location_city Helsinki

calendar_today 15 May, 2026 – 16 May, 2026

directions_run Running

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About the Event

Helsinki City Run 2026 fills the Finnish capital with energy and excitement on Friday and Saturday, 15–16 May 2026. Over 20,000 runners from more than 90 countries will take on courses winding through Helsinki’s vibrant streets and the iconic Helsinki Olympic Stadium. From the half marathon OP Uusimaa Helsinki City Half to the legendary 46th Saucony Helsinki City Marathon, relay races, and the fun Saucony Helsinki City 5 km run and walk, there’s a distance for every type of runner. Challenge seekers can even tackle the Helsinki City Double, combining marathon and half marathon for the ultimate test of endurance. Families and young runners can join the Friday Minimarathon, creating a festival atmosphere that turns the city into a celebration of movement and community.

Races Offered

Helsinki City 5

May 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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20:00

Helsinki City 5 Walk

May 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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20:00

Helsinki City Double

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 63.3K

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Type — Road running

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09:40

Helsinki City Marathon

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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09:40

Helsinki City Marathon Relay

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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09:40

Helsinki City Run half marathon

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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14:20

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Helsinki.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.1° / 10.3°

wb_sunny 1.6° / 6.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 17.2 /

water_drop 75.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.1° / 10.3°

wb_sunny 1.6° / 6.2°

air 17.2 km/h

water_drop 75.5%

About Helsinki

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Helsinki is Finland's capital and largest city. Helsinki combines modern and historic architectural styles with beautiful open spaces. The city is surrounded by hundreds of tiny islands, and is a cultural bridge between the East and West. The "Pearl of the Baltic Sea" is easy to explore on foot or on bike, and it has a laid-back vibe.

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