Darude celebrates 25-year career with ‘Sandstorm’ fun-run event in Helsinki, Finland, taking fans through iconic music video locations, this August 31st!
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 his STORM 25 World Tour.
The event route passes through instantly recognisable sights from the original Sandstorm music video, shot in 2000, including Kaivopuisto and Helsinki Cathedral, from the iconic opening sequence on the church steps.
Darude will be present at the event, cheering on the runners to the finish line.
The route in question has been mapped to run through landmark locations in southern Helsinki which featured in the legendary music video directed by Juuso Syrjä. Today, the video has over 300 million views on YouTube and represents one of Finland’s most internationally recognized pop culture exports.
PRIZES AND WHAT TO WEAR!
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 also serve as the event’s judge.
“It’s amazing to celebrate my career right where it all began.
The Sandstorm video is still watched around the world, and it’s incredible to see it come alive again through the runners.
I hope as many people as possible join us to have fun and get moving,”
says Darude.
EVENT
Darude Sandstorm Run
🗓 Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 16:00
📍 Start and Finish: Kaivopuisto
📏 Distance: 6 km
TICKETS
🎟 Sales open: Friday, May 16 at 08:00 CET
💰 Early bird (May 16–June 30): €39
💰 Standard price from July 1: €59
(Includes participation, gift bag, and t-shirt)
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When you sign up, you can also purchase a 6-month subscription to the
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(Available in Finnish only!)
For more information about the event, you can inquire at maria@vauhtisammakko.com.
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