Flying Finn Challenge
This year marks 100 years since the legendary “Flying Finn,” Paavo Nurmi, raced across the United States—competing in 53 races and setting 40 records. Today, we honor his extraordinary legacy and the enduring spirit of Finnish excellence.
Our executive director, Thomas Flanagan, is taking on the challenge of running 10 10Ks leading up to Giving Tuesday, December 2. Now it’s your turn to celebrate sisu, support Finland Foundation initiatives, and honor Finnish-American culture.
How you can join
Run: Take on a 10K (or more!) and share your runs.
Donate: Support Finland Foundation cultural programming and initiatives.
Show your spirit: Download our Flying Finn badge and add it to your posts
Your donations go into Finlandia Foundation’s general fund to help support our grants, scholarships, and other cultural programming!
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Finlandia Foundation National is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Be Part of a Community
Let’s run together, 100 years later, in honor of Paavo Nurmi and the legacy of the Flying Finn.
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We are thankful for your interest and support of Finnish culture!