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Cactos Kipinä Run – 5 km, 10 km and Kids Run running event in Oulunkylä, Helsinki on 21 November 2026.

21.11.2026

Markku.fi Areena, Oulunkylä, Helsinki

Pick your distance and join in to run, to cheer and to soak up the atmosphere in Ogeli.

Choose your distance

Three distances, one shared atmosphere. Everyone starts in their own way.

A distance for everyone

5 km

Runner wearing a Cactos Kipinä Run shirt

An approachable challenge for the casual mover and for the runner chasing a fast time alike.

  • Start at 5.00 pm
  • Entry fee includes a medal
  • Refreshments after the run
  • Groundskeeper Tontsa challenges everyone to run slower than him!

The longer distance

10 km

Jussi Leppälahti, head coach of IF Gnistan

A longer challenge in the same warm community atmosphere.

  • Start at 5.00 pm
  • Entry fee includes a medal
  • Refreshments after the run
  • IF Gnistan head coach Jussi Leppälahti challenges the fans to run faster than him!

For ages 3–9

Kids Run

Bubi and Helmi, mascots of the Finland national teamsVille Viking, the Viking Line mascot

A run of their own for the youngest! In the Kids Run the smallest runners get to experience the atmosphere too: participants complete one lap of about 350 metres around the pitch at Markku.fi Areena.

  • Start at 3.00 pm
  • Entry fee €10
  • 50% of the proceeds go to the Kipinä Fund
  • A lap of about 350 metres at Markku.fi Areena
  • Bubi and Helmi, the Finland national team mascots, will be there
  • Ville Viking will be there

Prices and registration

The entry fee rises as the event gets closer. The prices apply to the 5 km and 10 km distances. Kids Run €10.

Next price increase: 1.10.

  • 31 Aug – 30 Sep 2026Valid now

    5 km €3710 km €42

  • 1 – 31 Oct 2026

    5 km €4210 km €47

  • 1 – 19 Nov 2026

    5 km €4710 km €52

  • 20 – 21 Nov 2026

    5 km €5710 km €62

Registration is handled through Eventilla.

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Event info

21.11.2026

Markku.fi Areena, Oulunkylä, Helsinki · Kids Run at 3.00 pm · 5 km and 10 km at 5.00 pm

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Getting here

Buses: 53, 61, 64, 69, 553, 603 Train: Oulunkylä station is a 1 km walk away. K and I trains. Tram: 15 (Raide-Jokeri) Parking There is a car park next to Markku.fi Areena, but the number of spaces is limited. If you come by car, additional parking can be found along Hirsipadontie and behind the artificial ice rink. There is also a city bike rack near Markku.fi Areena.

Get moving together.

Cactos Kipinä Run also gives companies a chance to get moving together. The company packages work well as a shared sports day for staff, as part of workplace wellbeing, or simply as a relaxed get-together with colleagues.

Company packages

Team

5 people

  • Early Bird€145
  • 31 Aug – 30 Sep 2026· Now€165
  • 1 – 31 Oct 2026€190
  • 1 – 19 Nov 2026€210

Double team

10 people

  • Early Bird€280
  • 31 Aug – 30 Sep 2026· Now€320
  • 1 – 31 Oct 2026€370
  • 1 – 19 Nov 2026€410

Company squad

20 people

  • Early Bird€540
  • 31 Aug – 30 Sep 2026· Now€620
  • 1 – 31 Oct 2026€720
  • 1 – 19 Nov 2026€800

Crisp Lounge add-on

€150

Every company package can be topped up with the Crisp Lounge add-on, which turns Kipinä Run into a shared event for the whole team.

  • A table reservation for 5 people at Crisp Lounge
  • Drink tickets for 5 people
  • Showers after the run
  • Your own spot for the team to gather before and after the run

Complete the look with Kipinä Run products

While registering you can also order Kipinä Run products made for the run.

PUMA technical running shirt

PUMA technical running shirt

€30

Ogeli cap

Ogeli cap

€25

The products are available as add-on purchases during registration.

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Community and partners

The event is organised by IF Gnistan, Oulunkylä's own club since 1924, together with Runner's High. People of all ages move with Gnistan – and the same community spirit carries through Kipinä Run: there is room for the goal-driven runner and the first-timer alike.

Cactos is the title partner of the event.

IF Gnistan club crestCactosPUMARunner's HighViking LineGreen Planet Astronauts

We are always happy to welcome new partners to the event. Get in touch by email at yritysmyynti@gnistan.fi.

Frequently asked questions

Light the spark.
See you on the start line.

Kipinä Run brings together running, community and the rush of speed. Challenge your friends, your teammates, your colleagues or the whole family and help make the first Kipinä Run unforgettable.

The Kids Run starts at 3.00 pm and the 5 km and 10 km at 5.00 pm. Choose your distance, light the spark and see you at Markku.fi Areena in Oulunkylä on 21 November 2026!

21.11.2026

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