Photo: © Turun Urheiluliitto ryPaavo Nurmi Marathon
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At a glance
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 2027 takes place on 20 August 2027 – 21 August 2027 in Turku, Finland. Distances: 42.195 km, 21.098 km, 10 km, 5 km. Start: Kauppatori (Yliopistonkatu).
- Date
- Friday, 20 August 2027 – Saturday, 21 August 2027
- Location
- Turku, Finland
- Start
- Kauppatori (Yliopistonkatu)
- Finish
- Kauppatori
- Distances
- Marathon · 42.195 km · Competitive
- Half marathon · 21.098 km · Competitive
- 10 km · Competitive
- 5 km · Competitive
- Entry fees
- Marathon €50 · Half marathon €30 · 10 km €25 · 5 km €20
- Registration
- Registration open · Register now ↗
- Organiser
- Turun Urheiluliitto ry
- Official website
- juoksuaika.fi ↗
- Series
- Boston qualifier
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The race
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is held in Turku, hometown of nine-time Olympic champion Paavo Nurmi, over two days: the 5 km and 10 km on Friday 20 August 2027, the half marathon and marathon on Saturday 21 August. Start and finish are on the Market Square (Kauppatori).
Organised by Turun Urheiluliitto, it is Turku's largest and most international sports event; the 2026 edition sold out. Marathon entry rises in steps from €35 to €90, the half from €30 to €80.
Entry fees
- Until 31 August 2026€35
- Until 1 October 2026€48
- Until 1 December 2026Now€50
- Until 1 January 2027€56
- Until 1 March 2027€65
- Until 2 May 2027€70
- Until 1 July 2027€76
- Until 1 August 2027€80
- Until 19 August 2027€85
- Until 21 August 2027€90
