Kempele Z-Maraton 2026

The Kempele Z-Maraton is a road race held in Kempele, Finland, situated close to the Baltic Sea. It takes place in early August and offers participants three distance options: 10 km, a half marathon, and a full marathon. The half marathon is noted as the most frequently chosen distance, and the full marathon adheres to the official 42.195 km length. The event is located in northern Finland. Course descriptions mention sections through nature, along the seaside, and within forests, indicating it is not solely an urban route. By international comparisons, it is a small race, with just over 100 participants in its last running. This suggests it functions more as a local running event than a large city marathon. The race's website incorporates elements related to Finland's association with Santa Claus, contributing to its Finnish character, although the race itself is a standard road event.