Helsinki Half Marathon 2023
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BMW Helsinki Half Marathon 8.6.2024 - Event Info
Event info of BMW Helsinki Half Marathon
General info
Time and location
BMW Helsinki Half Marathon will be run 8.6.2024.
Premilinary schedule:
8.15 BMW Helsinki Half Marathon 21,1 km
8.30 BMW Helsinki Half Marathon 5 km
12.15 Kids Run Helsinki HHM 500m
12.30 Kids Run Helsinki HHM 1000m
Registration
Pre-registration for BMW Helsinki Half Marathon 2024 is now open. Late-registration is possible at the race office as long as there are bib numbers available.
Distance and age groups
Distances:
- 5 km
- 21,1 km
Series / age groups:
- 5 km: Men, Women
- 21,1 km: Men, Women, M/W40, M/W50, M/W60, M/W70
In general series (Men and Women) top 3 runners will be awarded, in age group the winners.
There is also gender option Other.
Training
Best help with your training towards BMW Helsinki Half Marathon you can get from our coaching partner Runner’s High. Read more about coaching services of Runner’s High at www.runhigh.fi
#WERUNHELSINKI – route tours:
- TBA
You don’t have to register to WeRunHelsinki trainings, just join!
General info
Time and location
Helsinki Half Marathon will be run 11.6.2022.
Schedule:
8.15 Helsinki Half Marathon
12.15 Kids Run Helsinki HHM 500m
12.30 Kids Run Helsinki HHM 1000m
Start and finish area will be located on Töölönlahden puisto in the city center of Helsinki.
Registration
Pre-registration for Helsinki Half Marathon is open until 31.5.2022. Late-registration is also possible at the race office as long as there are bib numbers available.
Distance and age groups
Distance: 21,1km
Series / age groups: Men, Women, M/W40, M/W50, M/W60, M/W70
In general series (Men and Women) top 3 runners will be awarded, in age group the winners.
There is also gender option Other.
Training
Best help with your training towards Helsinki Half Marathon you can get from our coaching partner Runner’s High. Read more about coaching services of Runner’s High at www.runhigh.fi
WERUNHELSINKI – open trainings:
6.6.2022 Get ready for Helsinki Half Marathon/ 6.6.2022 08.00-09.00/ Eläintarha field/ more information here!
15.8.2022 Get ready for Helsinki Marathon with New Balance/ 15-8.2022 08.00-09.00/ Eläintarha field/ more information soon!
The professional coaches of Runner’s High will give you the best training towards your race.
You don’t have to register to WeRunHelsinki trainings, just join!
Event
Race office and bib numbers
You can pick-up your race number and late-register for the event at event office.
Event office is located in Töölönlahden puisto.
Bag storage
There will be a free bag drop for all the runner’s. You can leave your belongings in bag drop in the special bag you get when you pick up your bib-number. Remember to have the sticker of your number on the string of the bag. You will get your belongings from the bag drop by showing your running number, so keep it safe!
Timing and timing chip
Timing is organized by chip timing. Timing chip is placed to the bib number. Each runner must draw the bib on the front of the shirt and it must be displayed in the shirt throughout the race. The bib must not be folded. There is no need to return the chip after the race. Every runner will receive gross and net times.
Hydration stations and finish line services
TBA
Pace makers
Helsinki Half Marathon offers again a great range of pacers at 2023 event.
Pacers will run stable pace at the event targeting to specific finishing times.
Pacers will help you to reach your goal or to maintain steady pace throughout your run.
Preliminary pace makers at Helsinki Half Marathon 2023:
Helsinki Half Marathon:
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
Do you want to be our pacer?
Toilets and showers
TBA
Time limit
Helsinki Half Marathon has maximum running time of three (3) hours. If runner can’t keep the pace, we can not unfortunately guarantee timing and service at the route for the runner. Organizer will remove from the route all the runners who are unable to run the course within 3 hours maximum running time.
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
Free participation for the event of elite runners, who have run under following times year 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
Please fill this form to apply in the event as an elite runner.
Route 2022
Helsinki Half Marathon 2022 course map:
Event area 2022
Helsinki Half Marathon 2022 event area map:
Event
Race office and bib numbers
You can pick-up your race number and late-register for the event at event office.
Bag storage
There will be a free bag drop for all the runner’s. You can leave your belongings in bag drop in the special bag you get when you pick up your bib-number. Remember to have the sticker of your number on the string of the bag. You will get your belongings from the bag drop by showing your running number, so keep it safe!
Timing and timing chip
Timing is organized by chip timing. Timing chip is placed to the bib number. Each runner must draw the bib on the front of the shirt and it must be displayed in the shirt throughout the race. The bib must not be folded. There is no need to return the chip after the race. Every runner will receive gross and net times.
Hydration stations and finish line services 2023
There will be six (6) hydration stations along the course of BMW Helsinki Half Marathon.
4,5 km Kompassitori: NOSHT sports drink + water
7,0 km Kauppatori: Red Bull energydrink + water
9,0 km Laivastokuja, Katajanokka: NOSHT sports drink + water
12,5 km Sörnäisten Rantatie: NOSHT sports drink + water + NOSHT Jollos energy chews
17,0 km intersection of Teollisuuskatu and Päijänteentie: NOSHT sports drink + water
19,0 km Alppipuisto: Red Bull energydrink + water
There will also be hydration available at the finish.
2024 information will be updated later.
Pace makers
BMW Helsinki Half Marathon offers again a great range of pacers at 2023 event.
Pacers will run stable pace at the event targeting to specific finishing times.
Pacers will help you to reach your goal or to maintain steady pace throughout your run.
We will have pacemakers preliminary at the following paces in 2024:
BMW Helsinki Half Marathon (8.6.2024):
1.20, 1.25, 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
Do you want to be our pacer?
Toilets and showers
Toilet facilities are available at the finish area and at the refreshment stations.
Showers TBA
Time limit
BMW Helsinki Half Marathon has maximum running time of three (3) hours for half marathon and one (1) hour for 5 km. If runner can’t keep the pace, we can not unfortunately guarantee timing and service at the route for the runner. Organizer will remove from the route all the runners who are unable to run the course within maximum running time.
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.
Also in general series (Men and Women) top 3 runners will be awarded, in age group the winners.
Elite runners
Free participation for the event of elite runners, who have run under following times year 2022-2023:
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
Please fill this form to apply in the event as an elite runner.
Route 2024
BMW Helsinki Half Marathon 2024 course map will be published closer to the event.
Event area 2024
BMW Helsinki Half Marathon 2024 event area map will be published later.
After the event
Results
Click here to Results page, where you’ll find the link to the live results and results from previous years!
Photos
Photos from the event will be published after the event, and those are free to use for all the participants.
See photos from previous years here.
After Run
TBA
Frequently asked questions
Email with 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! Race office will find your number also by your name. Just show up to race office to pick up your number, and we are ready to help 🙂
You’ll find more information about registration and link to registration platform by clicking here
Yes you can.
More information about the transfer conditions can be found in the end of Registration-page
You can pick-up your bib-number and race-kit from the race office, read more at event info
Yes, you can! Just choose ‘sport vouchers’ as payment method after you’ve made the registration, and follow the instructions.
If you have made your sport voucher payment to Helsinki Half Marathon Oy, then it should be fine. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email (info@helsinkihalfmarathon.fi) if you have any questions.