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Björn Borg Helsinki10 26.4.2025 - Event Info
Event info of Björn Borg Helsinki10
General info
Time and location
Björn Borg Helsinki10 will be run on Saturday 26.4.2025
Start time 20.30.
Start: Senaatintori, Helsinki
Finish: Wanha Satama, Helsinki
Note that the start closes 5 minutes after the start time – please be on time at the start line!
Distance and age groups
Distance: 10 km
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 groups the winners.
There is also a series for Other gender.
Training
Best help with your training towards Björn Borg Helsinki10 you can get from our coaching partner Runner’s High. Read more about coaching services of Runner’s High at www.runhigh.fi
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Event
Race office and bib numbers
You can pick up your race number and late-register for the event in the race office.
Bag storage
The bag drop is free for all the runners at the race day.
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
Helsinki10 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.
Paces of pace makers at Helsinki10 will be published later!
Toilets and showers
TBA
Time limit
Maximum running / walking time at Helsinki10 is 1 h 45 min.
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
For elite entry please contact us at info@helsinkihalfmarathon.fi
Route 2022
Route 2023 will be published later.
Event
Race office and bib numbers
Race office is located in Wanha Satama (address: Pikku Satamakatu 3-5, Helsinki).
You can pick up your race number and late-register for the event at the race office on race day between 14.00-19.30 (Please keep in mind that Wanha Satama is located about 1 km from the start area).
You will receive an email and a text message before the event with a QR code with which you can pick up your bib number. Please open this document before entering the race office and present it to the race office staff (and if you’re picking up a friend’s bib number, show their document as well).
Bag storage
The bag drop is free for all the runners and will be located at the event area at Wanha Satama.
Bag storage is open on race day between 17.00-22.30.
All your belongings must fit in the special bag that you receive when picking up your bib number. Remember to mark you bib number with the sticker you will get from the race office and attach it on the string of the bag.
Timing and timing chip
Timing is organized by chip timing. Timing chip is attached to your bib number. Each runner must attach the bib on the front of the shirt and it must be displayed in the front 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
There will be two hydration stations on the course.
Hydration station 1: 3 km – water and Noshtsports drink
Hydration station 2: 6,5km – water and Nosht sports drink
Hydration, along with other snacks from our partners, is also available at the finish.
Pace makers
Björn Borg Helsinki10 offers a great range of pacers.
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 paces of pace makers in 2025 are: 00.40, 00.45, 0.50, 0.52.30, 0.55, 0.57.30, 1.00, 1.05, 1.10, 1.15, 1.20, 1.40.
Are you interested in running as a pacer in our events? Fill in the application form here!
Toilets and showers
There will be toilets near the start and finish line.
Unfortunately there are no showers available.
Time limit
Maximum running / walking time at Björn Borg Helsinki10 is 1 h 45 min (from the 20.30 start). If a runner cannot keep up the pace, we can’t unfortunately guarantee timing or refreshment service on the route and/or finish.
Rules
The Participant agrees to comply with the organizers’ rules and instructions on the day of the event.
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, and in age groups the winners.
Elite runners
We offer free participation to the event for elite runners who have run under the following times in 2024-2025:
Men:
5000 m / 5 km: 15.45
10000 m / 10 km: 33.00
Half marathon: 1.12.00
Women:
5000 m / 5 km: 18.15
10000 m / 10 km: 38.15
Half marathon: 1.22.00
To apply for a free registration as an elite runner, please send us an email to info at helsinkihalfmarathon.fi with details about your qualifying result (name of event, your time, link to results). The result must be from an official road or track race in 2024-2025.
Route
In 2025 the route runs along the streets of central Helsinki from Senate Square to Wanha Satama.
After the event
Results
See the link to result from Results-page
Photos
Photos from the event will be published after the event, and those are free to use for all the participants.
See photos from this and previous years here.
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, under certain conditions.
More information about our transfer conditions and transfer insurance can be found in the end of Registration-page
You can pick up your bib number and race kit from the race office on race day, read more in the 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. We will contact you before the event if there is a problem with your payment. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email (info@helsinkihalfmarathon.fi) if you have any questions.