Mikkeli Juoksu begins and ends at Urheilupuiston kenttä on Anni Swaninkatu 2 in Mikkeli, Finland. This summer road-running event offers four distances: a full marathon, half marathon, 10.55 km, and 5 km. The program includes Mikkelin Maraton, Marskin Kierros, Kaihun Vartti, and Päämajan Pyrähdys, catering to runners seeking standard race distances and those wanting shorter options.
The routes are on road surfaces and pass by Mikkeli’s lake views, with the course area a few kilometers from the city’s summer market. Mikkeli Kilpa-Veikot organizes the event, which is intended for experienced runners, beginners, and families. The Päämajan Pyrähdys, or Headquarters Dash, is the short option specifically for newer runners and younger participants.