Björn Borg Marathon d'Helsinki

Country of the Santa Claus 🎅, the Lapps, the northern lights, as you may have guessed, it’s really in Finland 🇫🇮 that we’re taking you. Bordered by Norway, the Sweden and the Russia, the peninsula is nevertheless neither Slavic nor Scandinavian. Finland is Finland, a land of serenity where Mother Nature has delivered one of her grandest masterpieces 😍. Between forests 🌲, hills, lakes 🚣 and small islands 🏖️. The country may seem wild at first glance, but trust us, it’s easy to win over! 😌

How about taming the beast by conquering its heart, its capital? ❤️ Without further ado, head south of the Finnish peninsula for a charm offensive on Madame Helsinki 💌. And since it’s so rare to love without effort, we’re offering you a running challenge to win over the Belle Blanche du Nord. It’s in August that you’ll shape destinies at the famous Björn Borg Helsinki Marathon ! 🏃‍♀️

They say love makes you blind but the Finnish capital, it will dazzle you for a first-glance marriage guaranteed 👀 ! The Baltic Sea that you’ll stroll along many times 🌊, the Kaivopuisto Park that you’ll tread in a round trip 🏞️, and the different neighborhoods you’ll pass through like Punavuori, Eira, Kamppi or Hernesaari 🏙️, effortlessly enthralls you (or maybe a tiny bit… okay). Thanks to the marathon loop, Helsinki se will reveal itself without prudery, through its charming marinas ⛵️, and its architecture stamped with the hallmark of Classicism and Art Deco. And for this first date, the organizers have left nothing to chance: from numerous refueling 🥛, several cheering points 🙌, from super DJ 🎶,and pom-pom girls 📣, everything is planned to lift your spirits and give you the courage to finish this race against the clock love. 🎉

Okay, if long-term relationships aren’t your thing, no worries, the Björn Borg Helsinki Marathon also offers 4 distances for a successful honeymoon. In addition to the mythical 42.195 km (either solo or relay), you can also fall in love with the half-marathon, or take more time with a 10 km. For first loves we always remember, there are also kids' routes with two Kids Run 👶. In short, there’s something for everyone with Helsinki! 😍

⚠️ Watch out for the tearful goodbyes that are sure to mark this beautiful sporting encounter 😢. But even with heavy legs after your grueling race, the Finnish capital will still surprise you! You’ll surely be tempted to take a little stroll to the Market Square to savor a lihapiirakka (Finnish meat pie with mustard sauce and pickles) 😋. And to warm your heart, how about unwinding in one of the mythical saunas of the city? 🔥

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