Race Instructions and Timetable - NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu

💚 Read the instructions and rules carefully. They are designed to ensure your safety during the event 💚
⚠️ Failure to follow equipment and safety guidelines may result in disqualification or a time penalty.

7.8.2026	Perjantai \| Friday
17.00–22.00	Numeroiden jako \| Bib Pickup	Hotelli Pyhätunturi kokouskeskus \| Hotel Pyhätunturi Conference Center

8.8.2026	Lauantai \| Saturday
7.30–10.30	Numeroiden jako \| Bib Pickup	Hotelli Pyhätunturi kokouskeskus \| Hotel Pyhätunturi Conference Center
9.00 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin \| wave start	Lähtö Start Of 43 km
10.00 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin \| wave start	Lähtö Start Of 21 km
11.00 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin \| wave start	Lähtö Start Of 10 km
11.35–11.45	21 km voittajan maaliintuloennuste \| expected winner
12.20–12.30	43 km voittajan maaliintuloennuste \| expected winner
15.30	Huttuloma huoltopiste sulkeutuu \| aid station closes	Huttuloma
17.00	Palkintojenjako kaikki matkat Prize ceremony all distances	Maalialue \| Finish Line
17.30	Maali sulkeutuu \| The finish line will be closed

Bib pick up & Event center

The event village at the event center will be open on Friday and Saturday.
Participant materials will be handed out at the event office in the Hotel Pyhätunturi Conference Center.
There is a storage facility for your gear at the event office in the event center. Storage is at your own risk.

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

Parking & free Shuttle bus

🚗🅿️Parking is available at the Polarrinne Parking area, next to the Visitor Centre Naava.

🚌 A free shuttle bus will run between the parking area and the event center on Friday evening and Saturday.
NonStop shuttle bus –> 7.8.2026 at 17:00 – 22:00 & 8.8.2026 at 7:30 – 18:00

🚌You can conveniently reach the event by public bus from Rovaniemi. Timetables and prices can be found here.

Read more here ›

Route maps and elevation contours can be found here ›

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.

mandatory advisable	40 km	25 km
MOBILE PHONE Protect from getting wet and save the event emergency number: +358 40 6605 281.
ELASTIC ADHESIVE BANDAGE Elastic support bandage – waterproof packed (min. 6 cm x 100 cm).
CUP We do not litter the national park with disposable cups. Aid stations do not provide disposable cups.
SPOON Bring a spoon so you have something to scoop up your soup. Aid stations do not provide disposable spoons.
WATER BOTTLE OR HYDRATION BLADDER Water bottle or hydration bladder.	Min 1 l	Min 0,5 l
SPACE BLANKET For warmth in emergencies.
SIGNAL WHISTLE Included in many backpacks.
EMERGENCY ENERGY Emergency energy for critical situations, minimum 250 kcal.

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:

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.

🛠️”PARTIALLY SELF-SUPPORTED – Competition

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 Etiquettebefore the event!

🍌 AID STATION REFRESHMENTS

At the aid stations, water and NOSHT sports drinks are available. Please note that there are no cups at the stations—use the jugs to fill your own cup, bottle, or hydration pack. Do not drink directly from the jugs! Water is for drinking only, not for pouring over yourself. In addition to drinks, the aid stations offer: chocolate, tasty chips, pickles from Herkkumaa, bananas, mandarins, and sea salt.
Note: Offerings may vary between aid stations.

♻️ Waste disposal: Trash bins are available at the aid stations. All waste generated during the event must be brought to the aid stations or the finish line bins.

Regulations

❤️‍🩹 EMERGENCY & PROBLEM SITUATIONS ON THE COURSE
If an accident, lack of energy, or any other issue prevents you from continuing, call the race emergency number: 040 6605 281.
In case of a serious accident, call the general emergency number 112 first to request help. After that, inform the organizers by calling 040 6605 281.

📱 MOBILE PHONE IS A MANDATORY ITEM
You must carry a mobile phone in case for any help (for you or for fellow runners). Race organiser can also call you to ask for help for other runners or to check your status. Even tough everything is OK with you when emergency duty number calls – please answer!

⛔️ STOP & EVACUATION
If you need to withdraw from the race, notify the race duty team. In case of serious accidents, first call the emergency number 112 and request help. After that, contact the organizers at 040 6605 281.

The rules and instructions for the race are based on the Trail Tour Finland and Ultra Trail Tour Finland events, following the jointly developed Trail Runner’s Etiquette. All race distances (42 km, 21 km,
10 km) operate under the principle: PARTIALLY SELF-SUPPORTED – SEMI AUTONOMY (see details in the Trail Runner’s Etiquette). Important! Littering is strictly prohibited (this includes biodegradable wrappers) and may result in a time penalty or disqualification, depending on the severity of the violation.

🤕 MOST COMMON ISSUES
Typical running issues include chafing, blisters, injuries from falls, dehydration, and fatigue due to energy depletion. In cold conditions, the risk of hypothermia increases. Be prepared to take care of yourself along the route. Trail running also involves helping others in need—if a fellow runner seems to struggle, check on their condition and endurance.

Remember to hydrate thoroughly at the finish line with sports drinks, juice, or water! Nausea may occur in the sauna—move to a cooler area, lie down, and elevate your legs. Alcohol is not recommended for post-run hydration.

🚿 Showers & 🔥 Sauna: After the run, washing facilities are available at Pyhä Tunturi Hotel on Saturday starting from 11:30. You can use the showers and sauna free of charge by showing your race bib at the reception. Sauna in use from 11:30 to 18:30, and showers available all day.

🍽️ After Race meal: At the finish line, after your run, you can replenish your energy with a meat or lentil/vegetable soup, with a vegan option available. As a salty snack, chips are also provided at the finish line. All snacks are lactose-free and gluten-free.

🏆 The award ceremony will take place on Saturday evening at 17:30

Changes

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