21 km Half Marathon
Trail Tour Finland Series Race.
The start and finish of the Half Marathon are at the event center in the courtyard area of Hotel Pyhätunturi (in front of Calle Talon). From the start, the route takes a direction towards the Kultakero service road, after which it detours to the front slopes, gaining elevation. After a short loop on the slopes, the route descends back to the service road, continuing past Tajukangas down to the impressive scenery of Aittakuru. After Aittakuru, the trail follows ski track bases for a while and then gradually begins to ascend towards Karhunjuomalampi and the fells of Finland’s oldest national park.
From Karhunjuomalampi, the route heads towards Annikinlampi and then to Huttuloma. At this stage, runners will enjoy the breathtaking Lappish fell and wilderness scenery on the lower slopes of Noitatunturi, Laakakero, and Peurakero.
From Huttuloma, the trail ascends challenging slopes on Peurakero, Laakakero, and Noitatunturi. The climb is conquered at Annikinlampi, from where the route continues to Karhunjuomalampi.
From Karhunjuomalampi, the journey continues for a few kilometers on a beautiful forest trail, after which the final push begins with a technical ascent to the summit of Kultakero (500 m). From the summit of Kultakero, the route descends via the ski slopes back to the courtyard area of Hotel Pyhätunturi, where the finish line awaits!
Check route map from here!