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Run
Helsinki.
The city's guide to running. Curated routes, races, clubs and stores in one place.
Race calendar
Upcoming events
All events- 11APR 2027Helsinki Spring MarathonThe first road race of the Helsinki season, with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances plus kids' races.HELSINKI
- 07–08MAY 2027Helsinki City RunFinland's largest running event: Helsinki City Marathon, Finland's biggest half marathon and a 5K, finishing at the Olympic Stadium.HELSINKI OLYMPIC STADIUMFeatured
- 12JUN 2027Helsinki Half MarathonA June half marathon and 5K from Kaivopuisto, looping through Katajanokka, Kalasatama and the southern seafront.KAIVOPUISTO
- 28AUG 2027Helsinki MarathonLate-summer marathon, half marathon, 10K and 4 × 10.55 km relay on a single loop through central Helsinki and its seafronts.CENTRAL HELSINKIFeatured
Route of the week
South Helsinki
Shoreline
9.5 KM
Ten kilometres of sea: Kaivopuisto, Eira, Hernesaari and Hietalahti, then back through the city.
- Time
- 50 min – 1 h 05
- Terrain
- Mostly flat
- Surface
- Paved & gravel
- Start
- Market Square (Kauppatori)
Community
Run with locals
All clubs- Featured
Tokoinranta parkrun
- When
- Saturdays 09:30
- Where
- Tokoinranta, next to Töölönlahti
- Level
- All levels
- Language
- Finnish & English
A free, weekly, timed 5K on the shore of Eläintarhanlahti bay. Walk, jog or race, and stay for coffee afterwards. Register once on parkrun.com and bring your barcode.
JUOKSUT
- When
- Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays
- Where
- Central Helsinki
- Level
- All levels
- Language
- Finnish & English
A Helsinki running club for everyone, from beginners to advanced runners, who want to run together, challenge themselves and have a good time doing it. Several pace groups.
Helsinki Social Runners
- When
- Thursdays 18:00
- Where
- Central Helsinki
- Level
- All levels
- Language
- English
A free, English-speaking social run through the streets of Helsinki. Easy pace, new people every week: a good first stop if you have just moved to the city.
Find them on social media or Strava.
Gear
Running stores
All storesTempo Running Store
SponsoredRunning specialistSpecialist running store in business since 2010, with shoes, clothing and gear for road and trail and staff who run. A local favourite for proper shoe advice.
Running shoes · Clothing · Outdoor & trail · Nutrition
Teollisuuskatu 20, 00520 Helsinki
temporunningstore.com4Runners
Running specialistLong-running specialist running shop in the city centre with a wide range of road shoes, apparel and race-day essentials.
Running shoes · Clothing · Nutrition
Kauppakeskus Kluuvi, Aleksanterinkatu 9, 00100 Helsinki
Karhu Concept Store
The flagship of Karhu, the Finnish running brand founded in 1916. Performance running shoes alongside heritage sneakers and exclusive collaborations.
Running shoes · Clothing
Lasipalatsi, Mannerheimintie 22–24, 00100 Helsinki
karhu.comStockmann Helsinki
Helsinki's landmark department store. The sports department stocks major running brands, plus GPS watches and sports nutrition.
Running shoes · Clothing · Watches · Nutrition
Aleksanterinkatu 52, 00100 Helsinki
stockmann.com
Running in Helsinki
A city built
for running.
Helsinki is surrounded by the sea on three sides, crossed by a ten-kilometre forest and almost completely flat. You can run from the Market Square to open water in five minutes, and from the Olympic Stadium into spruce forest in ten.
The seasons shape everything. In June the sun barely sets and runners are out at midnight. In December there are six hours of daylight, the paths are lit and studded shoes come out. Our guides cover both, along with the races, routes and people that make the city's running culture.
Quick answers
Running in Helsinki: FAQ
Where is the best place to run in Helsinki?
The southern seafront is the classic choice: the Kaivopuisto waterfront loop (5.2 km) or the longer South Helsinki Shoreline (9.5 km), both from Market Square. For a short, flat lap in the centre, run the Töölönlahti Bay Loop (3.5 km). For forest, go to Central Park (Keskuspuisto).
When is the Helsinki Marathon?
Upcoming marathons in Helsinki: Helsinki Spring Marathon (Sun 11 April 2027); Helsinki City Run (7–8 May 2027); Helsinki Marathon (Sat 28 August 2027). Registration is on each organiser's official website. See all running events in Helsinki.
Is there a half marathon in Helsinki?
Yes. Upcoming half marathons: Helsinki City Run (7–8 May 2027); Helsinki Half Marathon (Sat 12 June 2027); Helsinki Marathon (Sat 28 August 2027).
Are there free group runs in Helsinki?
Yes. Tokoinranta parkrun is a free, timed 5K every Saturday at 09:30, and several social run clubs meet weekly and run in English. See running clubs in Helsinki.
Can you run in Helsinki in winter?
Yes. Main paths are lit and usually cleared of snow, and locals switch to studded running shoes for ice. The lit paths of Central Park and the Töölönlahti loop are good winter choices. Read our winter running guide.
Where can I buy running shoes in Helsinki?
Specialist running stores such as Tempo Running Store give proper shoe advice, and outdoor shops and department stores stock trail and winter gear. See all running stores in Helsinki.
Mikä on paras juoksureitti Helsingissä?
Suosituimpia juoksureittejä ovat Kaivopuiston rantareitti (5,2 km), Etelä-Helsingin rantareitti (9,5 km) ja Töölönlahden lenkki (3,5 km). Metsäpoluille kannattaa suunnata Keskuspuistoon tai Paloheinään. Kaikki juoksureitit kartalla ja GPX-tiedostoina.
Milloin on Helsinki City Run ja Helsinki Marathon?
Tulevat juoksutapahtumat: Helsinki City Run 7.–8.5.2027, Helsinki Half Marathon 12.6.2027, Helsinki Marathon 28.8.2027. Ilmoittautuminen tapahtuu järjestäjän sivuilla. Katso kaikki juoksutapahtumat Helsingissä.
Suomeksi
Juokseminen Helsingissä
Helsinki.run on riippumaton opas juoksemiseen Helsingissä. Kokosimme parhaat juoksureitit ja lenkkipolut kartalle ja GPX-tiedostoiksi: rantareitit Kaivopuistossa ja Lauttasaaressa, Töölönlahden lenkki, Keskuspuiston metsäpolut ja Suomenlinna.
Löydät sivulta myös tulevat juoksutapahtumat, kuten Helsinki City Runin, Helsinki Half Marathonin ja Helsinki Marathonin, sekä juoksuseurat, ilmaiset yhteislenkit ja juoksukaupat. Etusivulla näet myös Helsingin juoksusään ja juoksuolosuhteet, jotka päivittyvät 20 minuutin välein. Palvelu on toistaiseksi englanniksi.