Sun, Jul 19, 2026
137 km from GetaHalf Marathon Marathon Run
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
132.7 km from Geta5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Ready for a sporting challenge in the heart of Southwest Finland? 🏃♂️ The Paavo Nurmi Marathon awaits you in Turku! Whether you're more of a tortoise at 5 km, 10 km, a half-marathon, or a marathon, there's surely a distance for you, to cover between sea and city 🌊.
5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Åland is surrounded by sea in all directions. Here, you’ll find a fantastic outdoor life with fresh sea air and countless activities. Rejuvenate your soul with excursions to cultural and historical attractions, discover new experiences, and enjoy locally produced, clean, and tasty food. This is truly a Swimrunner’s paradise.
Middle Distance Run Sprint Standard Swim SwimRun
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
123.1 km from Geta5.5k 10.5k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Mon, Sep 07, 2026
Stockholm is a city full of energy, where something exciting happens every day. From world-class events and fascinating exhibitions to stunning performances, guided tours, and unforgettable concerts,
there’s always something to discover. Enjoy a vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, and unique shopping experiences. Outside the city, the beautiful archipelago offers serene islands and breathtaking nature – the perfect escape. Whether you’re exploring historical sites, enjoying a meal, or relaxing, Stockholm has it all. Whether you’re after adventure, culture, or great food and drinks, Stockholm has something for everyone. Read more about Stockholm here
Run Swim SwimRun World Championship
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
146.6 km from Geta4k 10k 15k 30k Run
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
135.6 km from GetaHalf Marathon Marathon Run
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
135.2 km from GetaHalf Marathon Marathon Run
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
31.1 km from Geta5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Sat, Nov 07, 2026
149.7 km from Geta10k Marathon Run
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
146.2 km from Geta5k 10k Run
Five reasons to race Challenge Turku:
Memorable and fast race course
Warm and welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the historic city
Functional race center from the walking distance of the
hotels and other attractions
Family friendly location with activities for all kinds of support teams
A true all weekend triathlon festival
Event details and schedule
The Challenge Turku race weekend takes place in and around historic Turku. With guaranteed atmosphere, the race offers fast and functional courses.
Racing in Turku is a whole family experience. Race centre is at walking distance from the downtown hotels enabling flexible way to explore the city and its vicinity both by the athletes and by their family members / support teams
Challenge Turku is a true city race in the very heart of Turku. With guaranteed atmosphere, the race offers fast and functional courses.
The 1.9km swim course is located at the river mouth where the whole swim segment can be followed from the riverbanks. The river hosts many museum ships and swimming has been described like a tour in an open-air museum.
The 90km bike segment will take the athletes across the city to the highway and through the surrounding countryside, where the race can also be followed from the many bridges crossing the route.
The 21km run heads along the river banks in the city centre where the whole community will be cheering and supporting the athletes!
Turku attracts tourists due to its history as the oldest city in Finland. Its active cultural life and due to the extremely beautiful nature featured by the archipelago. The old capital of Finland is a vivid medieval city spread along the banks of river Aura by the Baltic Sea. The city is a destination filled with events and things to do, not to mention historic sights as the castle and the cathedral. Turku has been a source of the urban legends since 1229!
Being the host of many excellent restaurants representing wide spectrum of cuisines, Turku is ready to service all tastes and styles.
Triathlon
Every Saturday at 9:30 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
5k parkrun Run Walk
Every Saturday at 9:30 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
5k parkrun Run Walk