29. Kuopio Maraton 29.8.2026 

We recommend that before registering:

• you familiarize yourself with the content of this page

• you familiarize yourself with the page Changes, transfers and cancellations (the page contains information about transfer protection, which is the only way to transfer participation to next year's event)

Registration and bib number pickup must be completed no later than 30 minutes before your own start time, so please allow enough time for registration.

The participation fee is paid during registration. We do not accept cash payments.

The bib number can be collected by showing the QR code sent by email on Thursday evening, or by giving your name at the race office.

On the event day, registration takes place at the race office on computers, but it can also be done in advance online or on your own device, which is recommended to save time.

Entry price includes:

• race number and timing

• first aid along the way

• drink service along the way and at the finish

• entry medal

Transfer protection (+5€)

You can purchase transfer protection during registration. With transfer protection, you can transfer your participation to next year’s event. The price of transfer protection is €5. Transfer protection must be purchased at the time of registration. It cannot be purchased afterwards.

Register multiple participants – take advantage of discounts!

Groups of friends (online payment)

• You can register multiple participants using a single registration form.

• When you register 2–4 people on the same form and pay the participation fees online, you get a 10% discount on the total amount.

• When you register 5 people or more on the same form and pay the participation fees online, you get a 20% discount on the total amount.

• This discount is not valid for the marathon relay.

Work groups (invoice, requires Business ID / Y-tunnus)

• A Business ID is required for company/workplace group registrations.

• Work group registrations must be completed no later than 14 August 2026.

• The primary billing method is email invoice. A Business ID is required for invoicing. For e-invoicing, contact esa.pietikainen(a)pohjois-savonliikunta.fi

• When the group size is 2–4 people, you get a 10% discount on the total amount.

• When the group size is 5 people or more, you get a 20% discount on the total amount.

• This discount is not valid for the marathon relay.

Prices 2026

Individual events

ENJOY – participate in the event without timing!*

* No timing. You can run, walk, or do Nordic walking on the 5 km route.
* No prize ceremony. All finishers will receive a participant medal.

Marathon relay

Note: It is not possible to register for the marathon relay on the event day.

The marathon relay is run with a mass start. Everyone starts at the same time. Teams compete based on their combined time.

The marathon relay is run on a shorter course of approximately 5 km.

Discounts

€5 discount with a student card.

Be prepared to present your student card at the race office.

Register with the student price as follows:

• During registration, select Student discount in the Discount section.

• Enter the name of the educational institution and the student card number (if available).

• The system will automatically calculate the price during payment.

• Be prepared to present your student card at the race office.

How to get to Kuopio?

City of Kuopio is located in Eastern Finland. Rauhalahti is 9 kilometres from Kuopio. You can reach Kuopio easy by plane, by train or by car. 

By train

Kuopio railway station is located right in the city center. From Helsinki to Kuopio, the jorney takes 4 hours and runs daily. You can also take train from Turku, Tampere, Jyväskylä, Oulu, Rovanniemi and many other cities. Rauhalahti is 9 kilometres from the station.

Train tickets and timetables to Kuopio

VR

By bus 

Kuopio bus station is located next to railway station.  Bus connections to Kuopio are both from the souht and from the north.  Rauhalahti is 9 kilometres from the station.

Bus tickets and timetables

Matkahuolto

Busradar.com

Onnibus

Vilkku buses serve all passengers in the Kuopio urban area and areas nearby. 

Vilkku bus timetables

By plane

Kuopio airport is located 14 kilometers from the Kuopio city. The flight from Helsinki-Vantaa airport is only less than hour, and flights daily to Kuopio. From Kuopio airport, you can take bus or taxi.  There are rental cars availables from the airport. Rauhalahti is 25 kilometres form the airport.

Kuopio airport flight connections

Kuopio airport

By car

The journey from Helsinki to Kuopio takes about five hours. 

Car rental

Europcar

Sixt

Accommodation

Spa Hotel Rauhalahti

Rauhalahti Camping