How hilly is the Kuopio Maraton Half Marathon?
The course listing puts the climb at 159 m.
Kuopio Maraton Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Kuopio Maraton Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 74/100
- Evidence depth
- 26 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Kuopio Maraton Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Scenery
- Lakeside, Waterfront, Forest, City, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Kuopio Maraton Half Marathon route go?
The Kuopio Maraton Half Marathon route starts at Matkus Shopping Center area, southern Kuopio and finishes at Matkus Shopping Center area, southern Kuopio. Underfoot, expect paved roads and pedestrian/cycle paths. It passes Matkus Shopping Center, Matkusjarvi lake and Hiltulanlahti. first aid at start and finish.
What should runners know on race day for the Kuopio Maraton Half Marathon?
Free gear storage open on race day Sat 29.8 from 08:30 to 16:30; storage tag detached from race number. Chip timing by Ultimate Sport Service.
Race character
Scenery
- Lakeside
- Waterfront
- Forest
- City
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
- Source-stated ascent
- 159 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Qualification status
- Open entry event with no qualifying time or ballot
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Free gear storage open on race day Sat 29.8 from 08:30 to 16:30; storage tag detached from race number
- Medal
- Every participant who crosses the finish line receives a commemorative medal
Access and course status
- Start
- Matkus Shopping Center area, southern Kuopio
- Finish
- Matkus Shopping Center area, southern Kuopio
Course facts
- Course type
- Laps
- Surface
- Paved roads and pedestrian/cycle paths
- Landmarks
- Matkus Shopping Center, Matkusjarvi lake, Hiltulanlahti
- Notable features
- Chip timing by Ultimate Sport Service
- first aid at start and finish
- post-race showers at Hiltulanlahti School
- top three in each age category awarded
- Clearly marked course with signage, kilometre markers and traffic guidance
- lap structure allows easy access to aid stations and a personal-supplies self-service point
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 15°CTypical temperature
- 18 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 74Favourability /100