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Helsinki City Running

Road Running covering 5 km to 63.3 km with up to 199 m D+ in Helsinki, Finland

LocationHelsinki, FinlandShow on map(60.1699° N, 24.9384° E)
Date & StatusMay 7, 2027 to May 8, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +199 m

Helsinki City Running is an endurance sporting event in Helsinki, FI focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, City Run, Relay, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon + Half Marathon (63.3 km, +199 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +113 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +113 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +86 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +82 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 7, 2027 to May 8, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (helsinkicityrunningday.fi).

Official website
Helsinki City Running in Helsinki (Work: "'Helsinki City Marathon lähtö", Photo: Tiina.soikkeli, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"'Helsinki City Marathon lähtö" · Photo: Tiina.soikkeli · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Kids & Youth RacesCity RunRelayCulture & HistoryMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Marathon + Half MarathonRoad Running63.3 km+199 m2 m - 86 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+113 m1 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+113 m1 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+86 m1 m - 30 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+82 m3 m - 21 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
63.3 km
Elevation gain
+199 m D+
Elevation loss
-199 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 86 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.6 % / 1.1 %
Course format
Loop course
63.3 km+199 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS60.1699° N, 24.9384° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 86 m above sea level (+199 m D+, -199 m D-)

Peak: 86 m·at 28.6 km·Ø 0.6 %
2 m30 m58 m86 m0 km12.7 km25.3 km38 km50.6 km63.3 km86 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Helsinki City Running take place?

Helsinki City Running takes place in Helsinki, FI (start area at coordinates 60.1699° N, 24.9384° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 7, 2027 to May 8, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Helsinki City Running?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon + Half Marathon (63.3 km, +199 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +113 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +113 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +86 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +82 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Helsinki City Running?

The main competition (Marathon + Half Marathon over 63.3 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +199 m of elevation gain and -199 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 86 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Helsinki City Running?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (helsinkicityrunningday.fi).