Kullervo-maraton 2026

Kullervo Marathon 2026 will be held at Joutseno Sports Centre on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This traditional event offers Finland’s fastest marathon course, which is almost entirely paved and flat. The race includes a marathon, half marathon, 10 km and children’s minimarathon, making it suitable for runners of various levels. The course is well marked and has plenty of aid stations. Participants receive course support, a medal, coffee, a sweet bun and soup lunch at the race restaurant.

The race office is located at Joutseno Hall and is open on Sat 19 Sep from 17:00 to 19:00 and Sun 20 Sep from 8:30 to 17:00. Race numbers must be collected from the race office. The maximum time limit is 6 hours for the marathon; there is no time limit for the half marathon or 10 km. Changing rooms, showers and toilets are available at Joutseno Hall. Free supervised baggage storage is next to the race office. Late registration is available at the race office on Sat 19 Sep from 17:00 to 19:00 and from 8:30 on Sun 20 Sep, closing one hour before each distance starts. Payments at the race office are accepted by card or MobilePay only. Participation can be deferred to the following year with a certificate from a healthcare provider, or transferred to another person by 17 September 2026 at the latest. Registration is online, and entry fees include course support, a medal, coffee, a sweet bun and soup lunch. The marathon is for participants over 18, and no advance registration is required for the children’s minimarathon. Late registration is also available on race day, and participation can be deferred to another year with a certificate from a healthcare provider.