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Paavo Nurmi Marathon Finland

Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, Finland

calendar_today 14 Aug, 2026 – 15 Aug, 2026

About the Event

Step into the home of nine-time Olympic champion Paavo Nurmi at the 35th Paavo Nurmi Marathon in Turku on August 14–15, 2026. This two-day running festival offers something for everyone, from the MiniMarathon for kids to the 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, and full marathon distances. Run through the historic streets of Turku and celebrate Finland’s rich running heritage while challenging yourself on a course designed for both beginners and seasoned runners. Don’t miss this iconic Finnish running experience!

Races Offered

10 km

Aug 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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20:00

5 km

Aug 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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20:00

Half Marathon

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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11:00

Marathon

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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11:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Turku.

thermostat Temperature

13.2° / 20.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.1° / 18.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

82.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:46

nightlight Sunset

21:22

About Turku

Learn more about the host city, Turku.

Turku is Finland's oldest city, and used to be the country's largest until the mid-19th century. Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the Paris of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West".