Upcoming Races & Competition
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, aka the Flying Finn, and takes place in his hometown, the beautiful city of Turku.
Events: 10 k, Half Marathon, Marathon
Marathon will start at 3 PM outside the Olympic Stadium next to the statue of Mr. Paavo Nurmi (Address: Mäntymäentie, Helsinki).
The runners should be at the start area at 2:45 PM the latest. Select your preferred spot at the start area according to your own expected finishing time. The areas are marked by signs: 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 etc.). Make sure you are in good time if you wish to get a good position at the start area.
Start: Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
Get ready for the main event: Enjoy a special marathon-feeling while passing many of the best known sights of Mozart's hometown! The beautiful course is absolutely flat (maximum vertical drop of 10 metres) and certified by IAAF/AIMS. To compete in the marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres, you have to complete the lap twice. The starting and finishing line is located for the second time atMirabell Square, directly in front of Mirabell Palace. Enjoy the most beautiful sight on the historic center of Salzburg, a UNESCO world cultural heritage, from here!
Classification: M+F main category (1998-1989), age category from M+F 30 to M+F 80+ every 5 years
Register Here (minimum age: age group 2000)
