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Helsinki City Running Day

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Helsinki, Finland · May 16, 2026
clear-day52°·65° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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52°at start
65° high
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Dry

Cool start, warming trend

Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F at the start to 65°F by the finish. With a gentle SW wind at 9 mph, conditions remain favorable throughout. Humidity is moderate at 53%, so hydration should be prioritized. Runners are advised to start conservatively to adjust for the warming trend.

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There is something for everyone; Finland’s largest half marathon Helsinki City Run, the legendary 45th Saucony Helsinki City Marathon, Saucony Helsinki City Marathon Relay, the short but sweet Ice Power Helsinki City 5 and Ice Power Helsinki City 5 Walk and for challenge seekers there is Helsinki City Double, which combines marathon and half marathon! Source

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When is the 2026 Helsinki City Running Day?

The 2026 Helsinki City Running Day will be held on Saturday May 16, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Helsinki City Running Day?

The time limit for the Helsinki City Running Day is 12 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Helsinki City Running Day?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 49°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 23 years of data
Avg Temp
53°F
L:50° H:57°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
17%
4 of 23 yrs
Wind8mph
Dew38°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore

2025 Helsinki City Running Day

Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later.

2025
cloudy
47°/54°-
9

2024 Helsinki City Running Day

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
51°/59°-
8

2023 Helsinki City Running Day

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
62°/67°-
8

2022 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2022
partly-cloudy-day
46°/55°-
8

2021 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2021
cloudy
51°/54°-
8

2020 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2020
cloudy
56°/58°-
8

2020 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2020
rain
41°/47°Light
6

2019 Helsinki City Running Day

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2019
clear-day
63°/68°-
8

2018 Helsinki City Running Day

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
clear-day
58°/65°-
8

2017 Helsinki City Running Day

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2017
clear-day
45°/53°-
9

2016 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2016
partly-cloudy-day
51°/54°Light
8

2015 Helsinki City Running Day

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain.

2015
clear-day
51°/54°Light
9

2014 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2014
partly-cloudy-day
47°/56°-
9

2013 Helsinki City Running Day

Clearing in the afternoon.

2013
partly-cloudy-day
44°/53°-
8

2012 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2012
cloudy
43°/53°-
8

2011 Helsinki City Running Day

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2011
clear-day
53°/56°-
9

2010 Helsinki City Running Day

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2010
partly-cloudy-day
41°/49°Light
8

2009 Helsinki City Running Day

Clearing in the afternoon with morning rain.

2009
clear-day
50°/56°-
8

2008 Helsinki City Running Day

Clear conditions throughout the day with morning rain.

2008
clear-day
62°/72°-
8

2007 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2007
partly-cloudy-day
50°/56°-
9

2006 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2006
clear-day
48°/62°-
7

2005 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2005
clear-day
50°/59°-
8

2004 Helsinki City Running Day

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2004
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46°/54°-
8
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