# Helsinki City Run

> Official app for Helsinki City Run offering race info, live tracking, and results. (iPhone/iPad app by SUOMEN URHEILULIITTO RY, FINLANDS FRIIDROTTSFORBUND RF.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helsinki-city-run/id1559802163 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SUOMEN URHEILULIITTO RY, FINLANDS FRIIDROTTSFORBUND RF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559802165)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English, Finnish
- Released: 2021-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helsinki-city-run/id1559802163/reviews.md

## What is Helsinki City Run?

The official Helsinki City Run (HCR) app. The HCR app is created to better serve runners, spectators, and news media, and to offer them an improved running event experience.

For runners, the app provides important information before and during the race and, individual results immediately after the race. 

For spectators and news media, the app allows them to track chosen runners’ live location (up to 10 runners) on a route map throughout each kilometre of the race. 

Features:
- Important info
- Event schedule
- Route maps, event area maps
- Real-time notifications
- Live leaderboard and results
- Live tracking (track your favourites and see their estimated location / live location on the map)
- Result notification after finishing race
- Pace calculator
- News Feed
- Selfie function for sharing experience
- Social streams

Helsinki City Run is the largest running event in Finland and contains six running distances: Helsinki City Marathon, Helsinki City Run half marathon, Helsinki City 5 (km), Helsinki City Double (half marathon + marathon), Marathon Relay and children’s Minimarathon.

## Key features

- Live runner tracking
- Real-time notifications
- Event schedules
- Route and area maps
- Pace calculator
- News feed
- Selfie function


## Frequently asked questions about Helsinki City Run

### What are the running distances offered by Helsinki City Run?

Helsinki City Run features six running distances: Helsinki City Marathon, Helsinki City Run half marathon, Helsinki City 5 (km), Helsinki City Double (half marathon + marathon), Marathon Relay, and children’s Minimarathon.

### Can I track multiple runners with Helsinki City Run?

Yes, the app allows spectators and news media to track the live location of up to 10 chosen runners on a route map throughout the race.

### How accurate is the live tracking in Helsinki City Run?

The app provides estimated and live locations of runners on the map, offering real-time updates as they progress through each kilometre of the race.

### When will I get my race results with Helsinki City Run?

Individual results are provided immediately after the race for runners, and result notifications are sent after finishing the race.

### Does Helsinki City Run have ads?

No, Helsinki City Run does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted experience for users.

### What devices is Helsinki City Run available on?

Helsinki City Run is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Helsinki City Run updated?

The latest version of Helsinki City Run is 1.4.3, last updated on May 13, 2026. Updates ensure the app remains current with event information and features.

### What is the age rating for Helsinki City Run?

Helsinki City Run has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-05-13

Minor improvements and bug fixes

### 1.4.2 — 2026-03-10

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.4.1 — 2026-03-05

Minor visual update

### 1.4 — 2026-01-13

Finland’s largest running event is getting a new name! In 2026, Helsinki City Running Day will be known simply as the Helsinki City Run.

### 1.3 — 2025-04-24

Updated for iOS 18 and Helsinki City Running Day 2025

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