Finlandia Marathon

About the Event

Discover Finland's fastest and most beautiful lakefront route at the Finlandia Marathon in Jyväskylä on 11-12 September 2026. This classic Finnish running event is celebrated for its fast, flat, and scenic course along the award-winning Jyväskylä Rantaraitti (Lakefront Trail), offering perfect conditions for a personal best. With its vibrant event hub at Lutakonaukio and Jyväskylä Paviljonki, the weekend welcomes runners of all levels to choose their challenge: the classic Marathon, the popular Half Marathon, the Valon Kymppi (10K), the accessible Finlandia Vitonen (5K), or a Marathon Relay. Organized with true Finnish hospitality, it combines a competitive atmosphere with a fantastic community spirit, making it the perfect late-summer goal. Lace up your shoes for an unforgettable running experience in the heart of the Finnish Lakeland.

Races Offered

Maratonviesti

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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17:30

Finlandia Vitonen

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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18:00

Valon Kymppi

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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20:00

Finlandia Half Marathon

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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14:15

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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23:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Jyväskylä.

thermostat Temperature

10.4° / 16.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.4° / 14.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 44m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

84.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:43

nightlight Sunset

19:39

About Jyväskylä

Learn more about the host city, Jyväskylä.

Jyväskylä is a lively university city and the capital of Central Finland. About a third of the city's 148,000 inhabitants (2023) are students. Beautifully set between lakes and ridges, many motorsports fans are familiar with the city as the Neste Oil Rally of the World Rally Championships series takes place around the city each July. The works of the notable Finnish architect Alvar Aalto can be seen throughout the city.