Paavo Nurmi Marathon (Turku)

This article is about the marathon held in Finland. For the marathon held in the United States, see Paavo Nurmi Marathon.
Aurakatu during the 2007 event

The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is an annual marathon road running race held during summer in Turku, Finland, the birth city of Paavo Nurmi. Although various marathons have been held in Turku since 1910, the Paavo Nurmi Marathon was established in 1992.[1] It is arranged along with Paavo Nurmi Games, a part of Paavo Nurmi happening week. The route goes through Turku city and Ruissalo park. The marathon attracts yearly 500 to 1000 participants.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.arrs.net/HP_PNTMa.htm
  2. ↑ "Paavo Nurmi Sports". Turun Urheilu Liitto. Retrieved 2009-07-04.

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