In English
Lappeenranta Half is a unique sporting event that brings together two traditional sports clubs from Lappeenranta. The race offers runners the opportunity to experience the beautiful scenery and unique atmosphere of Lappeenranta while pushing their limits and chasing personal bests on the fastest course in Lappeenranta – and one of the most scenic routes in Finland, set in the stunning landscapes of Lake Saimaa.
The event is organized by the local sports clubs Lappeen Riento and Lappeenrannan Urheilu-Miehet.
Registration
Entry Fees
10 km / Half Marathon
1 July – 26 August 2025
10 km: €35
Half Marathon: €50
Late registration
10 km: €45
Half Marathon: €65
Register for the event via the official registration link.
Contact
Email: lappeenrantahalf@gmail.com
Phone: +358 50 3435 500 (Julius)
Course
The event center of Lappeenranta Half is located at Lappeenranta Harbor Square (Satamatori).
Showers and changing rooms are available at Kimpinen Sports Center. After the race, runners can also refresh themselves at Myllysaari Beach, located along the course, with the gentle waters of Lake Saimaa.
Updated Course
The course has been updated to make it faster and smoother. Roads such as Ainonkatu, Kipparinkatu, and Satamatie are included in the route, while the Luhtakatu–Kantokatu loop has been removed and the Pikisaari section extended. This means fewer turns and more speed.
The course is very flat and follows the waterfront of Lappeenranta harbor, offering a scenic running experience in an event organized by two sports clubs with over 100 years of history.
Half Marathon
The half marathon consists of three laps, following the route:
Satamatori – Pikisaari – Satamatori – Myllysaari – Satamatori.
Each lap is approximately 7 km long with about 12 meters of elevation gain per lap.
Near Myllysaari the course turns from Ainonkatu toward the padel court parking area, loops around it, and then continues back toward Satamatori and onward to Pikisaari. On Pikisaari runners complete an asphalt loop counterclockwise before turning back toward the harbor.
10 km
The 10 km race covers approximately one and a half laps of the main course.
The shorter second lap is clearly marked for 10 km runners.
Aid Stations
Aid stations and toilets are located close to Satamatori.
Race Instructions
Event Information
Showers and changing rooms are located at Kimpinen Stadium in Lappeenranta.
Due to the course layout, parking is recommended at Kimpinen or on streets outside the race route.
The race center is located at Satamatori, where supervised gear storage is also available.
Race bibs can be collected from the race office starting at 10:00 on race day.
Late registration is available until 11:45.
Both the 10 km and half marathon start at 12:00 from Satamatori, where the finish line is also located.
Confirmation of Participation
Participation is confirmed when you collect your race bib from the race office.
Once the bib has been collected, the participation is confirmed and cannot be transferred to another
Race Bib Pickup
Race bibs must be collected from the race office.
Safety pins will be provided with the bib.
Please note: Entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Gear Storage, Changing Rooms and Showers
Gear storage is located in a tent near the race office at Satamatori.
Changing rooms and showers are located at Kimpinen Sports Field (Urheilukatu, 53100 Lappeenranta).
Finisher Medal
All runners will receive a finisher’s medal at the finish line.
Categories and Prizes
Awards
The top three men and women in the overall results of both distances will be awarded.
Half Marathon Prize Money
1st place – €300
2nd place – €200
3rd place – €100
10 km
The three fastest men and women will receive valuable prizes.
Timing
Awards are based on gross time (from the starting gun).
Net time is calculated from when the runner crosses the start line to the finish line.
Schedule
10:00 – Race office opens
11:00 - 10 km start
11:15 – Hippo mini marathon
(age groups under 9 and 10–12, free participation)
11:45 – Race bib pickup and late registration close
12:00 – Start of Half Marathon
13:00 – Award ceremony for 10 km overall men and women (or when top three results are confirmed)
14:00 – Award ceremony for Half Marathon overall men and women
15:00 – Finish line closes
Awards
Prize ceremonies for the top three men and women will take place approximately at 13:00 and 14:30.
Raffle prizes will be drawn during the race after the start.
Accommodation
The official accommodation partners of the event are:
Hotelli Lähde
Hotelli Rakuuna
Participants and their support teams receive 10% off accommodation when booking directly through the hotels’ customer service.
Booking
Reservations must be made by email:
When booking, mention “Lappeenranta Half 2025” to receive the discount.
You can also check room availability and prices on the hotels’ websites:
Become a Volunteer
Would you like to be part of organizing the Lappeenranta Half?
The event relies on a large team of volunteers to make race day possible. Volunteers help with tasks such as:
course marshaling
aid stations
race office
start and finish area arrangements
Volunteering is a great way to experience the atmosphere of the event and support the running community.
You can sign up as a volunteer via the event’s volunteer registration form.