35th Paavo Nurmi Marathon
We welcome you to run with us in Finland!
The highlight of the Finnish running season is the Paavo Nurmi Marathon.
The marathon is named after the legendary Finnish long distance runner Paavo Nurmi, the Flying Finn, and takes place in his hometown, the beautiful city of Turku.
Turku is an historical seaside town, with an amazing archipelago and nature.
The marathon offers you a choice between 5 k, 10 k, half marathon and full marathon, so just pick your favourite and join the fun with 5000 other runners.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic experience taking place in the heart of Turku and the beautiful island of Ruissalo on the of August!
Friday Aug 14
Turku
14.08.2026
17.00
Paavo Nurmi MiniMarathon, 5 k and 10 k
MiniMarathon at 5 pm.
5 k and 10 k starts at 8 pm
Saturday Aug 15
Turku
15.08.2026
11.00
Half marathon and marathon
Starts are at 11.00 ja 11:10
5 k
Turku
14.08.2026
20.00
5 k on Friday August 15th
The route is suitable for both walkers and runners.
10 k
Turku
14.08.2026
20.00
10 k will be run at the same time as the 5 k. Starts are at 8 pm.
Half marathon
Turku
15.08.2026
11.00
Half Marathon will be run on Saturday, August 16.
The Half Marathon and Marathon start times are the same. There are two starting groups:
11:00 (target time 2:00.00 and under)
11:10 (target time over 2:00.00)
Marathon
Turku
15.08.2026
11.00
Marathon will be run on Saturday, August 16.
The Half Marathon and Marathon start times are the same. There are two starting groups:
11:00 (target time 4:00.00 and under)
11:10 (target time over 4:00.00)
MiniMarathon
Turku
14.08.2026
17.00
MiniMarathon for Kids! Free entry.
