Estonia
Tallinn Marathon 2027
Sunday 12 September 2027 · confirmed date
324 days to go
Key facts
- Race day
- Sunday 12 September 2027
- Confirmed by the organisers
- Start
- 09:00
- local time
- Course
- Mostly flat · Loop
- Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) area, on the edge of the Old Town to Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) area, on the edge of the Old Town
- Course record, men
- 2:09:22
- Kiprotich Kirui, 2017
- Course record, women
- 2:31:09
- Mercy Kwambai, 2024
- First held
- 2010
The race
About the Tallinn Marathon
The Tallinn Marathon is Estonia's largest marathon and the centre of a September running weekend that also includes a half marathon, a 10 km fall race, a relay marathon and children's races. The marathon has been held every year since 2010, building on an autumn run that dates back to 2000, and now carries Swedbank's name.
The start and finish sit by Freedom Square on the edge of the medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the route takes in the seafront along Tallinn Bay. Elite times are quick, with a men's course record of 2:09:22, yet it remains a compact, friendly race that suits travelling runners.
Course
The Tallinn Marathon course
The marathon is a single lap that starts and finishes by Freedom Square, beside the Old Town. The route follows streets and pedestrian paths that give a broad overview of the capital, including a long section along the shore of Tallinn Bay, past Kadriorg and the Russalka Memorial and out along the Pirita seafront road.
The course is mostly flat, with only minor rises, and the coastal stretches are the most exposed: a wind off the bay can make one direction feel long. The final kilometres bring you back toward the centre for a finish close to the Old Town, so keep something in reserve for the return along the water.
Race-day weather
On a mid-September morning in Tallinn it is usually around 10–15 °C, often with a breeze off the bay and a chance of rain.
Train
Training for the Tallinn Marathon 2027
46 weeks to go. A marathon plan runs 12 to 24 weeks and ends on race week. Here is when each one starts.
| Plan | Starts on |
|---|---|
| 24 weeks | Monday 29 March 2027 |
| 20 weeks | Monday 26 April 2027 |
| 16 weeks | Monday 24 May 2027 |
| 12 weeks | Monday 21 June 2027 |
For this course
Tallinn is mostly flat, so focus on steady marathon-pace work and long runs that finish strong. Train for wind: the bayside sections toward Pirita are exposed, so practise running in groups and holding effort rather than pace. Your build-up falls over the Baltic summer, with long light evenings that help you fit in volume; on warm days, move key sessions to early morning, and expect a cool start in mid-September.
See the marathon pace chart or a sample sub-4 plan.
Print a pace band for the Tallinn Marathon, with the race clock at every kilometre.
Entry
How to get a place
Entry is by online registration through the organiser's self-service system; registration for 2027 opened in October 2026. There is also a relay marathon for teams.
Every marathon lottery date for 2027 → Which marathons have no lottery? →Organised by MTÜ Spordiürituste Korraldamise Klubi
Official websiteQuestions
Frequently asked
When is the Tallinn Marathon 2027?
The Tallinn Marathon 2027 is on Sunday 12 September 2027. The organisers have confirmed the date.
When should I start training for the Tallinn Marathon?
Count back from race day: a 16-week plan for the 2027 edition starts on 24 May 2027, a 20-week plan on 26 April 2027. Most runners need 16 to 20 weeks; 12 is the shortest block worth doing.
Is the Tallinn Marathon course flat?
Mostly. It is a single-lap road course with only minor rises; wind along the bay is usually a bigger factor than hills.
Where does the Tallinn Marathon start?
By Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak), the event centre on the edge of Tallinn's Old Town; the finish is in the same area.
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