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Tallinn Half Marathon

Name: Tallinna Sügisjooks 2024
Uploaded: 2024-09-18
Description: It is held the day before the marathon. Both races carry a World Athletics Elite Label. Half marathon has been held regularly in Tallinn since 2000, ahead of the marathon's regular launch in 2010.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date in 340 days: Sep 11, 2027 Sat
City · Distance: Tallinn · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee: €33Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Sep 11, 2027 · Entry ~ Sep 11, 2027

2026Date Sep 12, 2026 · Entry fee €60 · Start 09:00

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D-day as of Oct 6, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is held the day before the marathon.

Both races carry a World Athletics Elite Label.

Half marathon has been held regularly in Tallinn since 2000, ahead of the marathon's regular launch in 2010.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#10K running#September Marathon#Tallinn#Tallinn10kmFallRun#TallinnHalfMarathon#Half marathon#Overseas Marathon

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 4

Adrian MateiRan in 2025 · Finish time 2:26

“The course, the atmosphere, and the city itself make it unforgettable, even if this time, it wasn’t my best day.”

Adrian Matei finished the 2025 Tallinn Half-Marathon in 2:26. He said the tough patches came from a late breakfast and a short warm-up before the start, plus a fast pace on the early downhill, but he got through on gels and water. He also praised the flat course, water stations every 4K, gels at the 12K mark, and the bands and crowd support.

Read the original on Adrian Matei’s blog

RedditRan in 2023 · Finish time 02:11:47

“But over all I can say I am satisfied.”

The runner started the first half marathon with a girlfriend and increased the pace after 10 km, but signs of cramping in the right calf appeared after 18 km, so the runner slowed down and finished within the target range.

Read the original on Reddit

Rallih_Ran in 2019 · Finish time 01:37:36

“Just have fun.”

Rallih_ finished the 2019 Tallinn half marathon in 1:37:36. Although lower back pain had kept them from training enough, they held their target pace early on, but their body began to give out after 14K. They fought leg pain over the final 3K and finished thanks to the support of other runners and the crowd.

Read the original on Reddit

AndresRan in 2011 · Finish time 59:41

“I couldn’t overtake any more people today.”

Starting from the back due to late registration, the runner lost time to the early congestion. The runner kept overtaking through the narrowing course and picked up the pace over the final 1 km to finish the 10 km in 59:41.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Ma lihtsalt ei suutnud täna enam rohkematest mööda joosta.

Read the original on Let`s skate

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2025 Full recap

Spordiürituste Korraldamise Klubi · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

First come, first served (early bird)

Entry cost €60

Early-registration price for 2026-06-01–08-31

Organizer's page

First come, first served (last chance)

Entry cost €70

Late-registration price for 2026-09-01–09-12

Organizer's page

Age discount

Entry cost TBD

Discount for seniors aged 60 and over and youths under 20

20% off the standard price.

Enter your personal identification number when registering to verify your date of birth.

Discount period: 2025-11-21–2026-08-31

Organizer's page

Groups

Entry cost TBD

Group-registration discount for groups of 10 or more

10% off the standard price for group registrations of 10 or more participants.

Discount period: 2025-11-21–2026-08-31

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 21.1km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 9:00

Time limitThe 21 km course stays open for 3 hours

The 21 km course stays open for 3 hours. Splits are recorded at each mark: 5, 10, 15 and 20 km, and anyone who exceeds the time limit is disqualified.

The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked 2026-08) — re-check on the official page before entering.

Event	Gather	Start	Entry fee
Half21.1km	—	09:00	—
Tallinn Half Marathon (21K)21.1km	08:30	09:00	€60

START

The Swedbank Tallinn Marathon starts on Falgi Road, below Toompea Hill (race center: Freedom Square).

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Falgi Road, below Toompea Hill

Finish · Google Maps

Original course map · jooks.ee

Runners start · local time — September 12, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. start

The half marathon takes place on September 12, one day before the full marathon at the Tallinn Marathon,

on the same weekend as Estonia's biggest annual marathon event.

Held regularly since 2000, it's one of the longest-running races on the city's calendar.

World Athletics recognizes both the Tallinn Marathon and the half marathon as Elite Label road races.

September in Tallinn marks the start of fall on the Baltic.

The monthly average is around 12°C, but the range is wide: the September record high is 28.0°C and the record low is -4.1°C,

and fog is common at this time of year.

AIMS Certified: Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)
Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (56°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Pacers

Medical support

Restrooms

Water stations

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

Bag drop

Changing rooms

Race expo

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

9/10 (Thursday) – 9/13 (Sunday)

Pick up your bib at the expo

For timed events, you must present the QR code sent by email shortly before the race to collect bib.
Same-day pickup is available, but distribution of bib closes 30 minutes before the start of each event.
The official information does not specify whether proxy pickup is allowed.

Race Centre, Freedom Square

Vabaduse välkik 9, 10141 Tallinn

Google Maps Directions

9/10 (Thursday): 10:00~19:00
9/11 (Friday): 10:00~20:00
9/12 Sat: 07:00~20:00
9/13 (Sunday): 07:00~16:00

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Stations & transport near the venue

Just tap a contactless bank card or phone at any door on buses and trams — you don't need to buy a local card for a short visit.

Getting to the start

Falgi Road, at the foot of Toompea, Tallinn Old Town

9:00 start, confirmed for 2026-09-12.

Bib pickup/expo is separately at Freedom Square (Vabaduse valjak), not at the start line itself.

Getting to the finish

Falgi Road, at the foot of Toompea (same as start)

More details

Free public transport provided for all participants (with race bib) Sept 9-13, 2026.

Only participants with an official bib are allowed on the course;

spectators are not allowed on the course itself.

No specific vehicle road-closure list published on the pages checked.

More details

Multiple city bus lines are diverted on race day due to road closures

IC card

Ühiskaart

R-Kiosk stores and other sales points listed on tallinn.pilet.ee

Works directly at the gates

Alternative: Tallinn Card approx. €29-32 for 24h / €41-42 for 48h / €51-52 for 72h (adult;

prices vary slightly by source) — Worth it if you'll also visit several paid museums/attractions during your stay;

for transport alone, contactless pay-as-you-go is cheaper.

More details

Since 27 May 2026 you can tap contactless at every door (not just the front one nearest the driver).

Each tap buys a 1-hour ticket (€1.50) and repeated taps in a day accumulate toward a 1-day ticket automatically.

Covers trams, buses, and trolleybuses.

Stations & transport near the venue

Tallinn's public transport accepts contactless bank card or phone wallet tap directly on the validator,

no local card needed, at roughly the same price as the local card.

A single ride bought by contactless tap is about 2 euros.

Tallinn's Old Town and Freedom Square area are very walkable, so many visitors staying centrally will not need transit at all.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Entry for the 2026 half marathon runs in two phases.

Early entry from June 1 to August 31 costs €60, and late entry from September 1 through race day costs €70.

Runners over 60 and under 20 get a 20 percent discount, and groups of 10 or more get 10 percent off.

The start is at 9:00 a.m. In mid-September, conditions can swing from a cool, foggy start to a mild afternoon.

September temperatures have ranged from a record high of 28.0°C to a record low of -4.1°C, and fog is common at this time of year.

Even if it warms up during the day, bring an extra layer to wear at the start line.

The half marathon is the day before the full marathon;

the full marathon starts at the same time, 9:00 a.m., on September 13.

The standard race information page doesn't give exact turn points or aid station locations, so check the organizer's course map.

Times are local to Tallinn. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Palace Hotel Tallinn, A Member Of Radisson Individuals

Hotel · 124m

9.1/10(2371)

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My City Hotel

Hotel · 202m

8.9/10(2961)

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Hotel St. Barbara

Hotel · 181m

8.7/10(5524)

View on Booking.com

Wilde Guest Apartments Old Town

Accommodation · 311m

10.0/10(22)

View on Booking.com

Great apartament in a heart of Tallinn

Accommodation · 221m

9.8/10(123)

View on Booking.com

Suur-Karja Penthouse Apartment

Accommodation · 236m

9.6/10(106)

View on Booking.com

2 Rooms Apartment with Sauna and Terrace

Accommodation · 236m

9.4/10(96)

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

54 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

RECOVERY & SPA6SIT-DOWN TOURS7CARB LOADING7LOCAL TRANSIT7FAMILY PASS7TRAIL & OUTDOOR7CITY TOURS7EASY WALKING6

From Tallinn Bog Walk and Sauna Tour

Wetland walk + sauna · €218

Tallinn Half Marathon

About Tallinn Half Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run