In honor of Darude’s 25-year profession, the six-kilometer Darude Sandstorm Run might be held in Helsinki on Sunday, August 31st, slightly below every week earlier than the Finnish leg of his STORM 25 World Tour. The occasion route passes by immediately recognizable sights from the unique Sandstorm music video, shot in 2000, together with Kaivopuisto and Helsinki Cathedral, from the enduring opening sequence on the church steps. Darude, the tune’s creator, might be current on the occasion, cheering on the runners to the end line. Tickets go on sale Friday, Might 16 at 8:00 AM CET / 07:00AM GMT.
The route in query has been mapped to take runners by landmark areas in southern Helsinki which featured within the legendary music video directed by Juuso Syrjä. At present, the video has over 300 million views on YouTube and represents considered one of Finland’s most internationally acknowledged popular culture exports.
Contributors are inspired to decorate within the spirit of the Sandstorm video. The most effective outfits might be awarded in particular person, pair, and staff classes. Prizes embrace a meet & greet with Darude, a gaggle picture, and tickets to the Helsinki STORM 25 live performance at Kattilahalli. Darude may even function the occasion’s decide.
“It’s superb to have fun my profession proper the place all of it started. The Sandstorm video continues to be watched all over the world, and it’s unbelievable to see it come alive once more by the runners. I hope as many individuals as potential be part of us to have enjoyable and get shifting,” says Darude
Darude’s worldwide profession started explosively firstly of 2000 when his debut single Sandstorm was launched worldwide. The tune rapidly grew to become a worldwide phenomenon, topping charts throughout Europe, energizing golf equipment and sports activities arenas, and right now stands at over half a billion streams on Spotify alone. The success of Sandstorm launched Darude onto worldwide phases, the place he has spent the next 25 years connecting with followers by his music, together with 5 studio albums, and dancefloor-first DJ units.
In 2025, Darude celebrates his profession with the STORM 25 World Tour, which has already reached audiences of over 40,000 at New Zealand’s Synthony Competition and bought out exhibits within the United States, together with Los Angeles. The tour arrives in Helsinki on Saturday, September 6, however the celebrations start the weekend earlier than with this distinctive operating occasion.
The occasion is organized by Vauhtisammakko, a health companies firm working in Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, and Turku. Early chook tickets (€39) for the run go on sale Friday, Might 16 and might be obtainable till June 30, after which tickets will price €59.
“It’s a pleasure to have fun Darude’s twenty fifth anniversary in such a singular means. We’re getting folks of all ages shifting by the facility of music and supporting one of the crucial vital societal targets, bodily exercise for youngsters and youth. That is above all for the followers, and in addition an funding sooner or later,” says Mikko Liukka, founder and head coach of Vauhtisammakko.
EVENT
Darude Sandstorm Run
Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 16:00
Begin and End: Kaivopuisto
Distance: 6 km
TICKETS
Gross sales open: Friday, Might 16 at 08:00 CET
www.sandstormrun.com
Early chook (Might 16–June 30): €39
Commonplace value from July 1: €59
(Consists of participation, reward bag, and t-shirt)