The Espoo Beach Marathon, held in the picturesque city of Espoo, Finland, is a highly regarded running event celebrated for its stunning coastal courses. Participants can choose from a range of distances to suit all abilities, including the challenging full marathon (42.195 km), the popular half marathon (21.097 km), and shorter routes of 10 km and 5 km. The event also embraces inclusivity with the untimed Aalto Walk 5K and various Kids Run distances, providing an opportunity for everyone to experience the joy of running along the renewed, faster routes that wind through scenic cycle paths, waterfront areas, and peaceful woodlands. With its beautiful scenery and enthusiastic atmosphere, the Espoo Beach Marathon has grown to become one of Finland's largest running events, drawing thousands of runners annually to its idyllic setting just west of Helsinki.
Races
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
20 September, 2025
The Half Marathon at the Espoo Beach Marathon is the flagship shorter distance event, offering runners a challenging yet highly rewarding experience along Espoo's stunning coastline. The course is known for being fast and runnable, taking participants on a picturesque journey through waterfront paths, residential areas, and tranquil woodlands. It's a popular choice for those aiming for a strong half marathon performance or simply enjoying the beautiful Finnish scenery. The half marathon course makes up the first loop of the full marathon route.
Race Date:
20 September, 2025
The 10 km race at the Espoo Rantamaraton provides a popular and accessible challenge for runners seeking a middle-distance event in a beautiful setting. The course takes participants along the renowned Espoo Waterfront Walkway, offering picturesque views of the Finnish coastline. Known for its runnable and scenic paths, this distance is ideal for those aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a pleasant run in a natural environment.
Race Date:
20 September, 2025
The Espoo Beach Marathon 5K offers a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels to experience the event's renowned coastal beauty. This accessible route winds along the picturesque Espoo coastline on comfortable cycle paths, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a fun, scenic, and relatively flat run amidst the vibrant atmosphere of one of Finland's largest running events.
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FAQs
What is the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
How long is the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
Where does the Espoo Beach Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
The Half Marathon at the Espoo Beach Marathon is the flagship shorter distance event, offering runners a challenging yet highly rewarding experience along Espoo's stunning coastline. The course is known for being fast and runnable, taking participants on a picturesque journey through waterfront paths, residential areas, and tranquil woodlands. It's a popular choice for those aiming for a strong half marathon performance or simply enjoying the beautiful Finnish scenery. The half marathon course makes up the first loop of the full marathon route.
The Espoo Beach Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Espoo Beach Half Marathon takes place in Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland.
Runna classifies the Espoo Beach Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
The Half Marathon at the Espoo Beach Marathon is the flagship shorter distance event, offering runners a challenging yet highly rewarding experience along Espoo's stunning coastline. The course is known for being fast and runnable, taking participants on a picturesque journey through waterfront paths, residential areas, and tranquil woodlands. It's a popular choice for those aiming for a strong half marathon performance or simply enjoying the beautiful Finnish scenery. The half marathon course makes up the first loop of the full marathon route.
How long is the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
The Espoo Beach Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Espoo Beach Half Marathon take place?
The Espoo Beach Half Marathon takes place in Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland.
What is the elevation gain of the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Espoo Beach Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Espoo Beach Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
How long is the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
Where does the Espoo beach marathon 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
How can I prepare for the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
The 10 km race at the Espoo Rantamaraton provides a popular and accessible challenge for runners seeking a middle-distance event in a beautiful setting. The course takes participants along the renowned Espoo Waterfront Walkway, offering picturesque views of the Finnish coastline. Known for its runnable and scenic paths, this distance is ideal for those aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a pleasant run in a natural environment.
The Espoo beach marathon 10K is 10km long.
The Espoo beach marathon 10K takes place in Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland.
Runna classifies the Espoo beach marathon 10K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
The 10 km race at the Espoo Rantamaraton provides a popular and accessible challenge for runners seeking a middle-distance event in a beautiful setting. The course takes participants along the renowned Espoo Waterfront Walkway, offering picturesque views of the Finnish coastline. Known for its runnable and scenic paths, this distance is ideal for those aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a pleasant run in a natural environment.
How long is the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
The Espoo beach marathon 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Espoo beach marathon 10K take place?
The Espoo beach marathon 10K takes place in Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland.
What is the elevation gain of the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
Runna classifies the Espoo beach marathon 10K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Espoo beach marathon 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
How long is the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
Where does the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
How can I prepare for the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
The Espoo Beach Marathon 5K offers a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels to experience the event's renowned coastal beauty. This accessible route winds along the picturesque Espoo coastline on comfortable cycle paths, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a fun, scenic, and relatively flat run amidst the vibrant atmosphere of one of Finland's largest running events.
The Espoo Beach Marathon 5K is 5km long.
The Espoo Beach Marathon 5K takes place in Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland.
Runna classifies the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
The Espoo Beach Marathon 5K offers a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels to experience the event's renowned coastal beauty. This accessible route winds along the picturesque Espoo coastline on comfortable cycle paths, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a fun, scenic, and relatively flat run amidst the vibrant atmosphere of one of Finland's largest running events.
How long is the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
The Espoo Beach Marathon 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K take place?
The Espoo Beach Marathon 5K takes place in Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland.
What is the elevation gain of the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
Runna classifies the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Espoo Beach Marathon 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Coastal
Nature
Major City
Kid friendly
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