Markku.fi Areena, Oulunkylä, Helsinki
Pick your distance and join in to run, to cheer and to soak up the atmosphere in Ogeli.
Three distances, one shared atmosphere. Everyone starts in their own way.
A distance for everyone
An approachable challenge for the casual mover and for the runner chasing a fast time alike.
The longer distance
A longer challenge in the same warm community atmosphere.
For ages 3–9
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.
Route
Both distances start and finish at Markku.fi Areena. Pick a distance and see how the route loops around Oulunkylä.
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21.11.2026
Markku.fi Areena, Oulunkylä, Helsinki · Kids Run at 3.00 pm · 5 km and 10 km at 5.00 pm
The countdown is on
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.
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: 1.11.
31 Aug – 30 Sep 2026
5 km €3710 km €42
1 – 31 Oct 2026Valid now
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.
Sign upCactos 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. The packages are for the 5 km distance, which also hosts a competition between companies.
5 people · 5 km
10 people · 5 km
20 people · 5 km
€150
Every company package can be topped up with the Crisp Lounge add-on, which turns Cactos Kipinä Run into a shared event for the whole team.
While registering you can also order Cactos Kipinä Run products made for the run.
€30
€25
The products are available as add-on purchases during registration.
Sign upThe 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 Cactos Kipinä Run: there is room for the goal-driven runner and the first-timer alike.
Cactos is the title partner of the event.
We are always happy to welcome new partners to the event. Get in touch by email at yritysmyynti@gnistan.fi.
Cactos 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 Cactos 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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