Why Tallinn should be your September race destination

1. Run through history

Tallinn’s medieval Old Town is one of Europe’s best-preserved historical jewels—cobblestone alleyways, Gothic spires, merchant husks, and winding towers. When you run here, you're not just covering kilometers—you’re tracing centurial footsteps and breathing in centuries of Baltic heritage.

The Swedbank Tallinn Maraton course skirts the Old Town’s ancient walls, offering postcard-worthy vistas. Each corner invites you to explore, each arch whispers stories of the past.

 

2. Coastal beauty meets cultural depth

Your race is more than start and finish in the Old Town—run along the Rocca al Mare promenade, breathe in the sea air, and feel the contrast between medieval architecture and Baltic coastline. Little wonder it’s called one of the most scenic urban marathon routes in Northern Europe.

 

3. A marathon with meaning

Swedbank Tallinna Maraton offers more than kilometers:

• Fully certified World Athletics Label event
• Distances ranging from marathon to 5 km youth run
• Marathon relay and inclusive walk/run categories
• Unique medal design inspired by Tallinn’s skyline

 

4. A race for everyone

Tallinn’s diverse routes accommodate all levels and ambitions. Whether you're chasing a personal best on the full marathon, walking the 10 km for fun, or running with your youth for 5 km, the event is structured to ensure each participant feels welcome. The relay option encourages teamwork and adds a festival spirit to the competition.

 

5. International community in a compact capital

With runners traveling from over 70 nations and an event atmosphere anchored in European Capital of Sport 2025, Tallinn is where the world meets. It’s big enough to host global energy, small enough to feel walkable—and welcoming enough to feel like home.

 

6. Easy to reach. Tough to forget.

Tallinn is ultra-accessible:

• Airport just 10 minutes away from city centre
• Regular ferry routes from Helsinki and Stockholm with up to –35 % discounts
• Affordable accommodations and compact venue layout

 

You spend less time running logistics—and more time enjoying local delights, Tallinn’s cafés, historic sites, and winding streets before and after the race.

 

Make this race your story. Tallinn’s Old Town. A medal with meaning. A weekend that stays with you.
Lower entry fees end August 31.
Run September 12–14.

 

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