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Darude, Sandstorm Run in Helsinki

Sandstorm Run by Darude in Helsinki

Iconic Music Video Now as a New Running Event in Finland

Darude celebrates 25-year career with Sandstorm Run event in Helsinki, Finland.

Sandstorm by Darude is Finland’s unofficial national anthem and the most globally recognized Finnish song, with over 500 million streams on Spotify. Sandstorm has been blasting through stadiums, clubs, and streams for 25 years straight, and now the iconic Sandstorm music video comes to life as a run event that fills the streets of Helsinki.

Join Sandstorm Run and run the iconic music video locations! In honor of Darude’s 25-year career, the six-kilometer Darude Sandstorm Run will be held in Helsinki on Sunday, August 31, just under a week before the Finnish leg of Darude’s STORM 25 World Tour.

‍ Darude will be present at the event, cheering on the runners to the finish line.

The run route has been mapped to run through landmark locations in southern Helsinki, featured in the iconic music video directed by Juuso Syrjä. Today, the video has over 300 million views on YouTube, and it’s one of Finland’s most internationally recognized pop culture exports.

  sandstorm run map
  By running Sandstorm Run, you will do good.  25% of the proceeds from the event go to support youth sports through the Finnish Athletes Federation. Participants are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the Sandstorm video. The best outfits will be awarded in individual, pair, and team categories. Prizes include a meet & greet with Darude, a group photo, and tickets to the Helsinki STORM 25 concert at Kattilahalli. Darude will serve as the judge for the costume contest!

Sandstorm Run – Pick Your Pace

The entire family is invited, and you can pick your run pace. WALK: Take it easy with your friends, enjoy the views, and snap selfies at iconic locations. FUN RUN: A relaxed jog and good vibes! Let’s move together to the beat of Sandstorm! RACE: Challenge yourself! There’s no official timing, but you can still aim for your personal best.
  Buy your ticket to the fun run event now at Sandstormrun.com.    

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