• Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Kuopio
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Kuopio Maraton 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 Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
74/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
31 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Kuopio Maraton Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road, Mixed
Scenery
Lakeside, Waterfront, Forest, City, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Kuopio Maraton Marathon?

The Kuopio Maraton Marathon is described as gently rolling.

Where does the Kuopio Maraton Marathon route go?

The Kuopio Maraton 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 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

Terrain

  • Road
  • Mixed
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
Finish line and timing close at 16:00; marathon starts 09:00 (approx 7-hour limit)
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
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.