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Valio Helsinki City Running Day is Finland’s premier two-day running festival, drawing 23,000 athletes from over 110 nations. Held each May, the event offers a mix of race options—5K, half-marathon, marathon, and the demanding 'double' (a marathon followed immediately by a half-marathon).
Fast, flat route through Helsinki city streets and green spaces
Finish inside the 1952 Olympic Stadium
Seaside views and scenic tour of Helsinki
11 refreshment stations and an energy gel station for the marathon
Start / Finish
Paavo Nurmen tie 1, 00250 Helsinki, Finland
Paavo Nurmen tie 1, 00250 Helsinki, Finland (Helsinki Olympic Stadium)
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Getting There
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Race photos
Goodie bag
E-certificate/e-diploma
Cash prizes
Pacers
Photo Service
Expo entry
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance
Toilets
Shower
Changing rooms
Custom bib number
On the day
Toilets
Showers
Changing facilities
Bag drop
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
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Expected May 2028
Provisional date, around May 5More races like this one
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