Finland Half Marathons - Is One in Your Future?

Bordering on Norway, Russia, and Sweden is a Northern European country called Finland. The capital of Finland, Helsinki, is on a peninsula that is surrounded by the Baltic Sea. Finland is a tourists' favorite destination due to the rich history and the Northern Lights which shine brightly from the Arctic Lapland province. It is also home to some of the most spectacular and luxury ski resorts and vast national parks chalked full of the most amazing scenery, in the world.
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BMW Helsinki Half Marathon

Helsinki , Finland

07 June, 2025

4.5

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Starting at 22 EUR

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Espoo , Finland

27 September, 2024

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Rovaniemi , Finland

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Things To Think About

To see the Northern Lights, consider a race that is run between the months of September and March

To see all the great attractions you want when visiting, map an itinerary ahead of time!

Finland tends to be expensive so budget accordingly

If your event has a participation limit, consider registering ahead of time!

How long will it take you to train for a half marathon? Give yourself enough time!

Finland Half Marathons 2024 Events - Which One Will Inspire You?

If you are looking for a fantastic flat and fast course where you can see the great sites of the capital city of Finland, then the Helsinki Half Marathon is a perfect choice. Hugely popular across Europe, you can race around other running enthusiasts from around the globe.

Or for those who aren't yet ready for a full marathon, the Helsinki10 is a great warm up. It is, likewise, a flat and fast course run in April. So the weather is only second to the beauty of Helsinki. Also, come for the race and stay for the biggest national fest in the downtown center.

To see the city of Jyvaskyla, Finland, the Finlandia is the right race for you. Get a glimpse of the city and downtown area all on foot. It is a perfect event for your first try at a half marathon or if you are looking to beat your personal best!

Whatever it is that inspires you to run a half marathon, it can be found in a Finland half marathons 2024 event. Reserve your spot so you don't miss out today!

Good to Know

The official currency of Finland is the Euro

You will need a passport to travel to Finland that is valid for a minimum of 90 days post departure date

The best time to travel to Finland is during the months of December to March for wintertime fun. Or for great summertime events, go from June to August.

To rent a car in Finland, you have to be at least 20-years-old, and have had a driver's license for at least a year

Some vaccines are either required or recommended to visit Finland, so make sure your shots are up-to-date

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What runners are saying about Finland Half Marathons - Is One in Your Future?

Juan Carlos

BMW Helsinki Half Marathon, Reviewed 12 June, 2023

Excellent organisation, happy people, amazing weather! The hill at the end was a bit hard but ee could all manage it :)

Patricea

BMW Helsinki Half Marathon, Reviewed 12 June, 2023

A very well organized event, with dj’s and bands along the route, the location around the city and the harbor was beautiful.

Manu	Manu BMW Helsinki Half Marathon, Reviewed 11 June, 2022 Beautiful small scale event. Well organized. Running alongside the sea for most of the time. Great experience! more

Ben	Ben BMW Helsinki Half Marathon, Reviewed 15 February, 2021 Beautiful country and city with great views and very friendly people. When you’ve finished the race you can then hire scooters and go back round and see more of the city more