Editorial

Guides

Everything we know about running in Helsinki, written by runners who live here.

  1. 01 Start here · 8 min read Running in Helsinki: the complete guide Everything you need to run in Helsinki: where to go, when, what to wear, how to get around and where to find other runners.
  2. 02 Routes · 7 min read The best running routes in Helsinki Our pick of the best places to run in Helsinki, from 5K seafront loops to long forest runs in Central Park, with maps and GPX files.
  3. 03 Seasons · 7 min read Winter running in Helsinki How to run through a Helsinki winter: ice, snow, darkness and cold. What to wear, where the paths are cleared and lit, and which shoes to buy.
  4. 04 Races · 6 min read Helsinki marathons and half marathons Which Helsinki marathon or half marathon should you run? A comparison of the spring, May, June and August races, plus travel tips for race weekend.
  5. 05 Seasons · 5 min read Summer running and the midnight sun Running in Helsinki from May to August: white nights, sea swims, island runs and how to cope on the rare hot day.
  6. 06 Trail · 6 min read Trail running in and around Helsinki Where to find real trails near Helsinki: Central Park, Nuuksio National Park, Sipoonkorpi and the coastal forests of the east.

Suomeksi

Juoksuoppaat

Käytännön oppaat juoksemiseen Helsingissä: parhaat juoksureitit, talvijuoksu ja nastalenkkarit, kesäjuoksu ja valoisat yöt, polkujuoksu Keskuspuistossa, Nuuksiossa ja Sipoonkorvessa sekä vertailu Helsingin maratoneista ja puolimaratoneista.