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.
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8.8.2025 |
Perjantai | Friday | |
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17.00–22.00 |
Numeroiden jako | Bib Pickup |
Hotelli Pyhätunturi kokouskeskus | Hotel Pyhätunturi Conference Center |
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9.8.2025 |
Lauantai | Saturday | |
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7.30–10.30 |
Numeroiden jako | Bib Pickup |
Hotelli Pyhätunturi kokouskeskus | Hotel Pyhätunturi Conference Center |
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9.00 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin | wave start |
Lähtö Start Of 43 km | |
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10.00 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin | wave start |
Lähtö Start Of 21 km | |
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11.00 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin | wave start |
Lähtö Start Of 10 km | |
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11.35–11.45 |
21 km voittajan maaliintuloennuste | expected winner | |
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12.20–12.30 |
43 km voittajan maaliintuloennuste | expected winner | |
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15.30 |
Huttuloma huoltopiste sulkeutuu | aid station closes |
Huttuloma |
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17.00 |
Palkintojenjako kaikki matkat |
Maalialue | Finish Line |
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17.30 |
Maali sulkeutuu | The finish line will be closed |
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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40 km |
25 km |
10 km | ||
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MOBILE PHONE | ||||
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ELASTIC ADHESIVE BANDAGE | ||||
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CUP | ||||
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SPOON | ||||
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WATER BOTTLE OR HYDRATION BLADDER |
Min 1 l |
Min 0,5 l | ||
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SPACE BLANKET | ||||
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SIGNAL WHISTLE | ||||
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EMERGENCY ENERGY |
Mandatory equipment must be carried from start to finish. Event staff may conduct random equipment checks during the race.
Optional gear that can bring comfort and usefulness even on a short hike:
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.