Helsinki City Run

Finland flag Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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Helsinki City Run helsinkicityrun.fi
Date 15 May – 16 May, 2026
Races 6 distances
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Helsinki City Run

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

15May

Helsinki City 5

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
20:00
Entry fee
N/A
15May

Helsinki City 5 Walk

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
20:00
Entry fee
N/A
16May

Helsinki City Double

Running

Distance
63.3K
Start time
09:40
Entry fee
N/A
16May

Helsinki City Marathon

Running

Distance
42.2K
Start time
09:40
Entry fee
N/A
16May

Helsinki City Marathon Relay

Running

Distance
42.2K
Start time
09:40
Entry fee
N/A
16May

Helsinki City Run half marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
14:20
Entry fee
N/A

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Helsinki.

Temperature6.0° / 14.2°
Feels like2.3° / 10.5°
Sunshine hours13h 32m
Rainfall0.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.6%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise04:38
Sunset21:53

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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