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BMW Helsinki Marathon 23.8.2025 - Event Info
Event info regarding BMW Helsinki Marathon
General info
Time and location
BMW Helsinki Marathon will be run on 23.8.2025 in the streets of downtown Helsinki.
Start times:
8.10 Half Marathon, from Meripuisto
8.45 Marathon & Marathon Relay, from Meripuisto
13.45 10 km, from Kaisaniemenranta
Please note that start closes 5 minutes after each starting time.
The event area and race office are located in Meripuisto. The half marathon and marathon distances start in Meripuisto. The 10 km race starts in Kaisaniemenranta and finishes in Meripuisto.
Distances and series
Distances
10 k
Half Marathon (21,1 km)
Marathon Relay (4 x 10,55k)
Marathon (42,195 km)
Kids Run Helsinki Park (500m/1000m)
Series
The marathon, 1/2-marathon and 10k series, based on the rules of Finnish Athletics Federation and WA, are: Men General, Women General, and age groups 40, 50, 60 and 70 for both men and women.
Runners are placed in age series automatically according to their birth date. The general series includes all runners. In addition, there is an Other” series for other genders for all distances. For Marathon Relay the series are: Men, Women, and Open
The minimum age for participating in the marathon or half marathon is 15 years old.
Training
Best help with your training towards BMW Helsinki Marathon you can get from our coaching partner Runner’s High. Read more about our coaching services at www.runhigh.fi
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General info
Time and location
Helsinki Marathon will be run on 20.8.2022 in the streets of downtown Helsinki, starting from Meripuisto.
Schedule:
8.30 Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
12.30 10 k
15.30 Kids Run Helsinki Park 500m
15.45 Kids Run Helsinki Park 1000m
Registration
Pre-registration for Helsinki Marathon is closed. Late-registration is possible at the race office in Meripuisto as long as there are bib numbers available.
Late-registration:
Friday 19.8.2022 13.00-20.00 / (All distances)
Saturday 20.8.2022 6.00 – 7.30 (Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon relay)
Saturday 20.8.2022 6.00-11.30 (10 k)
Saturday 20.8.2022 6.00-15.00 (Kids Run)
Distances and series
Distances
10 k
Half Marathon (21,1 km)
Marathon Relay (4 x 10,55k)
Marathon (42,195 km)
Kids Run Helsinki Park (500m/1000m)
Series
The Helsinki Marathon, 1/2-marathon and the 10 k series based on the rules of Finnish Athletics Federation and IAAF are: Men General, Women General, and age groups 40, 50, 60 and 70 for both men and women.
Runners are placed in the age series automatically regarding to their birth date. The general series includes all runners. In addition, there is an “other”-series for other genders for all the distances. For Marathon Relay the series are: Men, Women, and Open
The minimum age for participating in the marathon or half marathon is 15 years old.
Training
Best help with your training towards Helsinki Marathon you can get from our coaching partner Runner’s High. Read more about our coaching services at www.runhigh.fi
Event
Race office and bib numbers
The race office is located in Meripuisto (address: intersection of Merisatamanranta and Neitsytpolku). You can pick up your race number and late register for the event at the race office.
Race office opening times will be updated here closer to the event.
You will receive an email and a text message before the race office opens with a QR code, with which you can pick up your bib number. Please be ready to show the QR code to the staff when you arrive at the race office (and if you’re picking up a friend’s bib number, show their document as well). Marathon relay numbers will be given to the whole team at once, along with the relay baton.
We highly recommend picking up your bib number on Friday to avoid queues at the race office on the morning of the race.
Bag storage
The bag drop is free for all the runners on the race day. It’s located near the start and finish line in Meripuisto.
When you pick up your bib number, you will receive a bag and a sticker. When you leave your belongings at the back storage, please place them in the bag and attach a sticker on the strap of the bag.
You will collect your belongings from the bag storage by showing us your bib number, so keep it safe if you have bags in the storage.
Timing and timing chip
We use chip timing at BMW Helsinki Marathon. The chip is attached on the back of your bib number.
The bib number is personal and it must be attached to the front of your shirt and be kept visible during the entire run. The bib number should not be folded.
There is no need to return the chip after the race.
Every runner will receive gross and net times. The net time starts when the runner crosses the starting line. The official results are announced according to the gross time. You can see your net time by clicking on your name in the results list.
Hydration stations and finish line services
There will be hydration stations approximately every 3-4 kilometer on all distances. There is water and sports drink available at all stations, as well as Nosht Jollos energy chews at selected ones. When you arrive at the drinking station, water will be on the first table and sports drink on the second.
There is a hydration station also at the finish serving water and Nosht sports drink, as well as other refreshments from our partners.
Please drop all your rubbish at the drinking stations or bins and not on the streets along the route – let’s keep the city and the route clean together!
Pace makers
BMW Helsinki Marathon offers a great range of pacers again in 2024.
Pacers will run a stable pace at the event targeting specific finishing times. Pacers will help you to reach your goal or to maintain a steady pace throughout your run.
Preliminary paces of pace makers at BMW Helsinki Marathon are:
Marathon: 3.00, 3.30, 3.45, 4.00, 4.15, 4.30, 4.45, 5.00, 5.30, 6.00.
Half marathon: 1.30, 1.35, 1.40, 1.45, 1.50, 1.55, 2.00, 2.15, 2.30, 2.45, 3.00.
10 k: 00:45, 0:50, 0:55, 1.00, 1.05, 1.10, 1.15, 1.20, 1.40.
Pace makers for marathon and half marathon will run at least 21,1k.
Are you interested in running as a pacer in our events? Fill in the applicaton form here!
Toilets and showers
Toilets are available at the refreshment stations and in the event area in Meripuisto.
Changing rooms are located in the event area in Meripuisto.
Showers are available on race day between 10.00-16.00 at Töölön Kisahalli (Paavo Nurmen kuja 1 D, Helsinki) a few kilometers from the event area. You can take a shower free of charge by showing your race number or finisher medal.
Time limit
The maximum running times at BMW Helsinki Marathon:
Marathon: 6:10 from the race start
Half marathon: 3:15 from the race start
10 km: 1:35 from the race start
If a runner cannot keep the pace needed to reach the finish line within the maximum time, we cannot unfortunately guarantee a time, or service on the route and finish.
Please also note that start closes 5 minutes after the start time on each distance.
marathon relay exchange points
Each marathon relay team will receive a relay baton containing a timing chip, in addition to individual bib numbers. Split times are recorded with the baton, and the final runner must cross the finish line with it. The baton will be returned at the finish.
Exchange points are marked on the route map.
Please note: Participants must independently make their way to the exchange points to wait for their turn to run. The organizer does not provide transportation.
Each marathon relay team will receive a relay baton containing a timing chip, in addition to individual bib numbers. Split times are recorded with the baton, and the final runner must cross the finish line with it. The baton will be returned at the finish.
The first exchange point is located at Töölönlahti near the Opera House (map). The first leg runner finishes here, and the second leg runner starts their run from this point.
Please note: Participants must independently make their way to the exchange points to wait for their turn to run. The organizer does not provide transportation.
The Töölönlahti exchange point is located approximately 3 km from the event area in Meripuisto. You can travel by foot or by public transportation; more info on routes and timetables at hsl.fi. The nearest paid parking areas are located at Mäntymäki Field and at the Olympic Stadium.
At the Töölönlahti exchange point, it is possible to leave a bag with a change of clothes or other small items for the first leg runner. There will be event staff present at the exchange point, but storing valuables is at your own risk. The event’s baggage storage at Meripuisto is also available for participants.
The 2nd and 3rd exchanges will take place in the event area at Kompassitori (map). The final leg runner will cross the finish line with the team’s relay baton. The baton must be returned to staff at the finish. All exchange points are also marked on the route map.
Medals
Finisher medals will be awarded to all runners who reach the finish line.
Elite runners
We offer free participation to the event for elite runners who have run under the following times in 2024-2025:
Men:
5000 m / 5 km: 15.45
10000 m / 10 km: 33.00
Half marathon: 1.12.00
Marathon 2.45.00*
Women:
5000 m / 5 km: 18.15
10000 m / 10 km: 38.15
Half marathon: 1.22.00
Marathon 3.10.00*
*The marathon time limit is only applicable for the marathon distance.
To apply for a free registration as an elite runner, please send us an email to info at helsinkimarathon.fi with details about your qualifying result (name of event, your time, link to results). The result must be from an official road or track race in 2024-2025.
ROUTES
marathon route
See the route map for BMW Helsinki Marathon 2025 here.
The marathon will be run in a single loop, with a mix of city streets, scenic waterfronts and fast running lanes in the east and north of the city.
The start and finish line is located in Meripuisto.
The marathon relay will utilize the same route – exchange points are marked on the route map.
You can get a more detailed view of the course on Google Maps below.
HALF marathon route
See the route map for the half marathon distance here.
The half marathon distance will be run in a single loop along the streets and beautiful waterfronts of central Helsinki.
The start and finish line is located in Meripuisto.
You can get a more detailed view of the course on Google Maps below.
10 km route
See the route map for the 10 km distance here.
The 10 km race starts off at Kaisaniemenranta, leading runners on a flat and speedy route through the city centre of Helsinki. The finish line is located in Meripuisto.
You can get a more detailed view of the course on Google Maps below.
Event
Race office and bib numbers
You can late-register and pick up the bib-number at the race office.
The bib-number is personal and it must be attached to the front of one’s shirt and it should be visible during the whole of the run. In any case the bib number should not be folded. Bib-numbers can be picked up from the race office.
Friday 19.8.2022 13.00-20.00 / (All distances)
Saturday 20.8.2022 6.00 – 7.30 (Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon relay)
Saturday 20.8.2022 6.00-11.30 (10 k)
Saturday 20.8.2022 6.00-15.00 (Kids Run)
We highly recommend to collect your race package already on Friday.
You can also collect your friend’s package.
You will receive an email/a text message about your bib number latest on Thursday 18th August.
Please open this document before entering the race office and show this document to receive the race package.
The event office will be located in Meripuisto (Address: crossroads of Merisatamanranta and Neitsytpolku).
Bag storage
The bag drop is free for all the runners on the race day. It’s located near the start and finish line in Meripuisto.
When you pick up your bib number, you will receive a bag and a sticker. When you leave your belongings at the back storage, please move them to the bag and attatch a sticker on the strap of the bag.
After the run, you can fetch your belongings from the back storage by telling us your bib number.
The bag drop is open on the race they from 7.00 until 15.30.
Timing and timing chip
We use chip timing at Helsinki Marathon. The chip is on the back of your bib number.
Each runner must have their bib on the front of their shirt and keep it visibly there for the whole of the race. The bib number should also not be folded.
There is no need to return the chip after the race. Every runner will receive the gross and net times of their run.
Hydration stations and finish line services
There will be hydration stations approximately every 3-4 kilometer on the marathon and half marathon course and two stations for the 10k runners. There will be water and sports drink available.
Stations / 10 k
3,0 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
7,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
Stations / 21,1 km
3,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
6,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
9,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
14,0 km – water and NOSHT sports drink + NOSHT energy gel
18,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
Stations / 42,195 km and marathon relay
3,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
6,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
9,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
14,0 km – water and NOSHT sports drink + NOSHT energy gel
18,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
21,0 km – water and NOSHT sports drink + NOSHT energy gel
24,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
29,0 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
31,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink + NOSHT energy gel
35,0 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
39,5 km – water and NOSHT sports drink
The official sports drink partner at Helsinki Marathon is NOSHT. NOSHT will provide runners energy gels and sports drink on the course and at the finish.
Pace makers
Helsinki Marathon offers a great range of pacers again in 2022.
Pacers will run a stable pace at the event targeting specific finishing times. Pacers will help you to reach your goal or to maintain a steady pace throughout your run.
Paces of pace makers at Helsinki Marathon 2022:
Marathon: 3.30, 3.45, 4.00, 4.15, 4.30, 4.45, 5.00, 5.30, 6.00.
Halfmarathon: 1.30,1.35, 1.40, 1.45, 1.50, 1.55, 2.00, 2.05, 2.10, 2.15, 2.20, 2.30, 2.45, 3.00
10 k: 00:40, 00:45, 0:50, 0:55, 1.00, 1.05, 1.10, 1.15, 1.20, 1.20, 1.40.
Toilets and showers
Toilets are available at the refreshment stations and at the start and finish.
All Helsinki Marathon participants are allowed to use the showers at Töölön Kisahalli on Saturday 20.8. from 10-16.
Time limit
The maximum running / walking time at Helsinki Marathon is 6 hours for the marathon and half marathon, and 2 hours for the 10 k.
Rules
The Participant agrees to comply with the organizers’ rules and instructions on the day of the competition.
Medals
Finisher medals will be awarded to everyone who reaches the finish line.
Elite runners
We offer the participation for Helsinki Marathon free of charge to elite runners, who have run under the following times during the years 2021-2022:
Men
- 5000 m/5 km 15.30
- 10 000 m/10 km 32.30
- Half Marathon 1.12.00
- Marathon 2.40.00
Women
- 5000 m/5 km 17.30
- 10 000 m/10 km 36.30
- Half Marathon 1.21.00
- Marathon 3.00.00
For an elite entry request, please fill in this form.
Route AND EVENT AREA 2022
The official event route for Helsinki Marathon 2022 is has been published.
The first aid will be located in the finish line area and on the route. In case of emergency, please call the emergency number: 112.
You can use our maps for different distances or get a more detailed view of our map on Google Maps.
After the event
Results
You’ll find the link to the results from Results-page.
Every runner will receive gross and net times. The net time starts when the runner crosses the starting line. The official results are announced according to the gross time. You can see your net time by clicking on your name in the results list.
Photos
Photos from the event will be published after the event, and they are free to use for all the participants.
See photos from previous years here.
After run
TBA
Frequently asked questions
An email with the race number will be sent to all the registered participants before the race office opens. If you haven’t received the email (remember to check you spam folder as well!), no worries! We will find your bib number at the race office based on your registration, all we need is your name. Just show up to race office to pick up your number, and we will sort things out. 🙂
You’ll find more information about registration and the link to the registration platform by clicking here
More information about the transfer conditions can be found in the end of the Registration-page
You can pick-up your bib-number and race-kit from the race office. You can find more detailed information on the topic at Helsinki Marathon’s event info
Yes, you can! Just choose ‘sport vouchers’ as the payment method after you’ve registered, and follow the instructions.
If you have made your sport voucher payment to Helsinki Marathon Oy, then it should be fine. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email (info@helsinkimarathon.fi) if you have any further questions.