Race Instructions and Timetable

Pay attention to the instructions and the rules.

The event has a list of minimum safety equipments, which should be carried by the participant. The event organizers have a right to do random tests to check up on that participants are carrying those equipments on the course.

The organiser reserves the right to make changes. Please follow this page for additional information.

9.8.2024 On Friday
17–22Bib Pickup Hotel Pyhätunturi Conference Center

10.8.2024 On Saturday
7.30–10.30Bib Pickup Hotel Pyhätunturi Conference Center
9.00 wave start43 km start
10.00 wave start21 km start
11.00 10 km start
11.35–11.4521 km expected winner
12.20–12.3043 km expected winner
15.30Huttuloma aid station closes
17.30Finish line closes
17.00Prize ceremonyFinish Line

Event Center: Hotel Pyhätunturi yard area, Kultakeronkatu 21, 98530 Pelkosenniemi

  • Participant materials will be handed out at the event office in the Hotel Pyhätunturi Conference Center.
  • Parking is available at the Polarrinne Parking area, located close to the event center. Participants staying at Pyhätunturi are encouraged to walk or bike to the event area due to limited parking options. A free shuttle bus will run between the parking area and the event center on Friday evening and Saturday.
  • You can conveniently reach the event by public bus from Rovaniemi. Timetables and prices can be found here.
  • The event village at the event center will be open on Friday and Saturday.
  • There is a storage facility for your gear at the event office in the event center. Storage is at your own risk.
  • Showers are available in the Hotel Pyhätunturi’s shower facilities.

On the NUTS Pyhä routes, you will run on gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski track bases, cart paths, technical trails on the slopes of fells, traditional Lappish footpaths, and finally a soft ski slope to the finish line. The route is marked frequently and carefully with mainly orange flag sticks placed in the ground (see photos) and blue-white arrow signs, so staying on the running route does not require orienteering skills.

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Route Map ›

43 km Course Descriptions

  • mandatory
  • advisable

We give you 10km, 21km, 43km:

  • Bib – must be visible on the front side of the runner, the timing chip is included to the bib! We also give you safety pins to attach your bib.

Bring with you:

10km, 21km, 43km:

  • Working and fully charged mobile phone protected from water with race emergency phone number +358 40 6605 281 saved

21km, 43km

  • Elastic adhesive bandage – packed water tight (minimum 6cm x 100cm)
  • Water bottle or a hydration reservoir – minimum capacity of 0.5 litres
  • Emergency blanket
  • Whistle
  • Water cup and a spoon – to avoid wastage there are no disposable cups at the aid stations
  • Emergency rations – at least 250 kcal
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Salt – very good aid in case of stomach problems
  • Blister patches, sports tape
  • Toilet paper
  • Shell jacket (windproof will do but having a shell jacket will help if it rains)
  • Poles / telescopic sticks – If you decide to use, they are to be carried throughout the whole race.

There are 3 aid stations on the route:

  • Karhunjuomalampi (all distances)
  • Huttuloma wilderness hut (43km and 21km), closes at 3:30 PM.
  • Latvavaara (43km)

On the marathon course, you will pass the Huttuloma and Karhunjuomalampi aid stations both on the way out and back, having for a total of 5 aid opportunities.

On the half marathon course, you will pass the Karhunjuomalampi aid station both on the way out and back, having for a total of 3 aid opportunities. Aid stations are marked on the route map.

The aid stations provide water and Squeezy sports drink (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan). There are no cups at the aid stations, but there are jugs to fill your own cup, bottle, or hydration reservoir. Do not drink directly from the jugs! Water is for drinking only, not for pouring on yourself. In addition to drinks, the aid stations offers chocolate (Fazer Blue), delicious Oikia chips, pickles, sea salt, and bananas. For special diets, if Fazer Blue is not suitable, there is also Brunberg lactose-free milk chocolate. Oikia chips are available in lactose-free and gluten-free options, containing only potatoes, vegetable oils, and salt.

At the finish line, after the race, you can replenish your energy reserves with a delicious soup from Feelia, which is also available in a vegan option. As a salty addition, there are chips at the finish line aswell. The snacks are lactose-free and gluten-free.

There are trash bins at the aid stations. All waste generated during the event must be brought to the aid stations or the finish line bins. The competition is “partially self-supported.” Participants carry their own food and drinks needed between aid stations. External support is only allowed at official aid stations (Karhunjuomalampi, Huttuloma, Latvavaara). At the aid stations, runners can refill their drink supplies and eat the available snacks mentioned above. You can also load snacks into a cup and munch on them while gaining momentum for the next stage. You can receive additional food supplies from your own support team – but only at the official aid stations. Remember to check the Trail Running Etiquette before the event!

Regulations

The type of all the races is semi autonomy. The regulations are based on the common etiquette of Buff Trail Tour Finland and Ultra Trail Tour Finland. You’ll find more information about semi autonomy regulations in English e.g. at the site of UTMB®.

NOTE: Littering (inc. biodegradable fruit peels) can cause a time penalty or a disqualifying – depending on the disrespect of the action. Please be careful and don’t drop any waste into our precious nature!

Changes

The organiser reserves the right to make changes. Please follow this page for additional information.