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Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 0.3% versus flat · net elevation 1 m

Decision summary

Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K at a glance

Route ascent
48 m

Lower than 75% of comparable mapped races

Typical conditions
89/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
36 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K?

The Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K route has 48 m of ascent, 47 m of descent and an estimated 0.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K route go?

The Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K route starts at Kansalaistori (near the Oodi central library), central Helsinki and finishes at Toolonlahti park, next to Finlandia Hall (event area/finish). Underfoot, expect paved city streets and park/shoreline paths. It passes Kansalaistori, Oodi (Helsinki Central Library), Toolonlahti park, Finlandia Hall and Hietaniemi (Hietsu) shoreline. run or walk a certified 10 km route at your own pace, with a shorter low-threshold Kunnon Kolmonen (3 km) option.

What should runners know on race day for the Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K?

Equipment/bag storage available for 6 EUR. Music and varied programming (group fitness, performances) at the event area; live encouragement along the route.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Parkland
  • Waterfront
  • City

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Community
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Typically over 10,000 participants annually (historic record 32,000 in 1990).

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Qualification status
Open mass Participation event with no qualifying standard; run or walk at your own pace.

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Equipment/bag storage available for 6 EUR.
Race village
No
Medal
Participant package (shirt, magazine, wristband) available; optional home delivery for 8.90 EUR.
On-course music
Music and varied programming (group fitness, performances) at the event area; live encouragement along the route.

Access and course status

Start
Kansalaistori (near the Oodi central library), central Helsinki
Finish
Toolonlahti park, next to Finlandia Hall (event area/finish)

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Paved city streets and park/shoreline paths.
Landmarks
Kansalaistori, Oodi (Helsinki Central Library), Toolonlahti park, Finlandia Hall, Hietaniemi (Hietsu) shoreline, Ruoholahti shoreline
Notable features
  • Women-only event
  • run or walk a certified 10 km route at your own pace, with a shorter low-threshold Kunnon Kolmonen (3 km) option
  • 2026 edition theme is DISCO, with disco singer Eini providing atmosphere at the event area
  • Ekokompassi (Eco-Compass) environmentally certified event
  • Scenic, maritime route running along Helsinki's green parks and beautiful seaside shorelines (Hietsu and Ruoholahti shore routes)

How hilly is the Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K?

8%84%8%
  • Steep descent 0%
  • Descent 8%
  • Flat 84%
  • Climb 8%
Total ascent
48 m
Net elevation
+1 m
GAP factor
0.3%
Longest climb
320 m at 2.0%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 89Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.3% slower than a flat course, with about 48 m of total ascent.