Join Vantaa Marathon
The organizers wish to welcome all runners to the Vantaa Marathon on 9.10.2021!
In 2021 the Vantaa Marathon is organized for the 28th time, and it's the third largest marathon in Finland. Since the beginning, the event has been known for its runner-friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The route length is 10,5 kilometres and there will be four laps for the marathon, two for the half marathon and one for the 1/4-marathon.
All the events start and finish at Tikkurila Sports Park.
Route map
directions_runStart Address: Läntinen Valkoisenlähteentie 54, 01300 Vantaa, Finland
flagFinish Address: Läntinen Valkoisenlähteentie 54, 01300 Vantaa, Finland
Included in the fee
Every finisher gets a medal and finisher bag after the race for helping recovery to happen. One lap has three service stations, so runners are well taken care of.
Practicalities
After Race Services
At the finishing line there is a drink station with water and sport drink. Changing rooms and swimming facilities are located at the competition center.
Age Limit
There is an age limit of 18 years to Vantaa Marathon, ½ marathon, Fun Run ¼ marathon and marathon relay.
Aid Stations
Three service stations in every lap which includes drinks, sponging and toilets.
Award Medals
Each finisher gets a finisher medal, best three runners are awarded.
Equipment Storage
Runners can leave their clothing in the guarded office area.
Maximum Time
6 hours (marathon), 3 hours (half marathon). The halfway point must be passed in three hours, otherwise organisers have the right to remove a runner from the route.
Parking
There are a limited number of parking spaces in the area. Parking spaces have been reserved for marathoners on the sand field of Tikkurila Sports Park. Further away, the city's public car parks are available.
Race Kit Includes
Finisher medal, goodie bag
Timing
The results are taken care by Results Service Finland LTD and T:mi Kokkens. The timing is based to a RFID electronic timing device.
Location
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Numbers are collected from the race office at the Sports Hall (located next to the start and finish area) on the race day. The start and finish are located in Tikkurila Sports Park in front of the sports hall (Läntinen Valkoisenlähteentie 52-54, 01300 Vantaa).
Cancellation of participation
Participation cannot be canceled or transferred to another person, and participation fees will not be refunded. In case of illness, participation can be postponed to the following year against a medical certificate submitted to the competition organizers. The medical certificate must be submitted in advance, at the competition venue or in the week immediately following the competition.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
