2016

The calendar is updated continuously when organisers post their event dates.

BUFF® Trail Tour Finland events in  orange.
Ultra Trail Tour Finland events in blue.

Date Event Location Distances Ascent Description
2.1., 6.2.,
12.3., 2.4.
Winter Trail Run Cup Tuusula 5km
10km
Winter trail run cup in Kerava and Tuusula. Prizes based on overall results. Weather reservation.
11.-20.1. Antin Talli Winter Trail Cup Mikkeli 3km, 6,4km, 16km,
6km
100m, 200m, 800m, 350m Winter trail run series with four events. No entry fee, registration at the event. Headlamp needed in all events. Classes for kids and juniors, M50, N50 and motion class. Prizes to top runners.
12.3. Winter Cross Run Tampere 7,2km
14,4km
Popular Niihama  course and snowy trails are an interesting winter trail running experience in Tampere. Experienced team will do their best to create a great event.
20.4., 27.4., 4.5. Oulu Trail Cup Oulu 5km Get your heart beat up on the trails of Hiironen, Köykkyri and Pilpasuo. Organised by NUTS and Northern Trail Runners.
23.4. Vantaa Trail Vantaa 10km
21km
30km
60km



Sister event of Sipoonkorpi Trail. Same coures, lightweight arrangements. From Kuusijärvi outdoor center to the trails of Sipoonkorpi National Park.
30.4. Espoo Trail Run 1 Espoo 3km
7km
14km
70m
144m
285m
Series of four trail runs on a beautiful course in Espoo central park in different seasons. Suitable for families and for testing fitness as the course is every time the same.
5.5. Bodom Trail Espoo 6km
12km
21km BTTF
150m
300m
500m
An easy-going trail run for all levels of runners in Pirttimäki recreational area, Espoo. Option to choose during the run between 12km and 21km distances.
26.4., 3.5., 10.5., 17.5., 24.5., 31.5. Inov-8 Trail Cup Tampere 5-7km Tampere Trail Cup presentes the best trails of Tampere area in six weekly events in the evenings.  Prizes in each event + overall results.
7.5. Sandis Trail Sprint Helsinki 7km
14km

Trail run on a closed military island Santahamina. Only Finnish citizens allowed. Versatile course with rocks and sand on shoreline, forest without trails and parts of a military obstacle course.
11.5. Trail Run Porvoo Porvoo 5km
10km
200m
400m
Experience beautiful Porvoo on trails. The course in Kokonniemi ski hill area contains small trails and bare rock.
12.5. Espoon PolkujuoksuKisa Espoo 11km 296m A popular event in the  middle of Espoo. Espoo central park shows its best trails and climbs. Thursday evening, start at 18:00.
14.5. Puijon Polut Kuopio 7km
21km

Fast trail run in Puijo. Trails along Puijo slopes, start and finish near Puijo tower.
15.5. Harjun polut Lohja 4km
8km
17km


Harjun Polut introduces new and experienced trail runners to the trails in Lohjanharju ridge area. Options for race and hike.
21.5. Repovesi Spring Trail Kouvola 5km
12km
21km


Small, technical trails on lake shores and rocky hills, beautiful landscapes of Repovesi National Park. Three events on the same course: spring, summer and autumn. 5km & 12km motion classes, 21km race class.
22.5. Kotka Trail Kotka 6km
16km

A special oppurtunity to experience Kotka coastal area on trails. After the first loop along the shoreline you can decide whether you want to continue to another loop in nearby forests.
27.-28.5. NUTS
Karhunkierros
Kuusamo 31km
53km BTTF
80km
160km UTTF
477m
814m
997m
1994m
Gorgeous landscapes of Oulanka National Park and the famous hiking trail of Karhunkierros are an unmatched setting for a trail run in Finland.  Extra excitement due to unpredictable spring conditions.
28.5. Sipoonkorpi Trail Vantaa 10km
21km
30km


The best trails of Sipoonkorpi National Park. Kuusijärvi outdoor center as a base, trails and ground with a  lot of variation.
29.5. Sotkuma Trail Run Polvijärvi 4km
7km
20km


Trail run on Sotkuma ridge pinewood forests and slopes harjumaisemassa kangaspoluilla ja rinteissä.
11.6. Aitoo Trail Pälkäne 7,1km
21,1km
140m
420m
Syrjänharju ridge in Aitoo has wide, smooth needle-covered trails that are fast and nice for running. A unique prize drawing among half marathon participants: A property to build a house near the race course, donated by Pälkäne municipality.
11.6. Sievi Trail Run Sievi 6,2km
11,2km
17,4km


Opening event of Bothnia Trail Cup. Suits for all runners and hikers. Mostly easy trails but still challenging for the fastest.
22.6. Kytäjä Trail Hyvinkää 10km
21,1km

Kytäjä is a piece of untouched wilderness less than an hour from Helsinki. Steep hills, little lakes and marshlands, and technical trails are an interesting challenge for all.
22.6. Antin Talli Mikkeli Trail Mikkeli 7km
20km

Beautiful, varied course from Mikkeli trotting track. Motion and hiking classes included as well as fairy-tale run for kids, 3,5km/2km/500m. Hiking class and under 18 years free.
2.7. Helsinki Trail Run Helsinki 10km
21,1km

Trail running experience in the middle of Helsinki. The best running trails of Helsinki central park. Organized by the same professional team  as Helsinki Half Maraton. Limited amount of participants.
2.7. Raahe Trail Run Raahe 5km
10km
21km


Fast course in Hummastinvaara recreational area in the splendid pinewoods of Nothern Bothnia. Good prizes. Part of Pekanpäivät program, the summer event of Raahe town.
2.-3.7. Vierumäki Trail Marathon Vierumäki 16km
30km
42km BTTF


Beautiful lakes and ridges, traditional trade trail from 19th century. Vierumäki  Sports Institute premises make it a great sporty weekend for families.
9.7. Salla Midnight Trail Marathon Salla 21km
42km
575m
1150m
Wilderness marathon in Salla fell landscape. Narrow, rocky trails, wooden boardwalks over marshes, steep ascents with stairs. Midnight sun as a bonus.
10.7. Hercules Trail Porvoo 5km
14km

Trailrunning on the rocky shores of Western Porvoo and on the green banks of Mustijoki river. Also hiking category and trail rally for children.
10.7. Hunnarin Hapotus Forssa 5,3km
21km
330m
1320m
The toughest half marathon in Southern Finland on the slopes of Hunnari hill. Small trails, partly through forest without trail. Four loops, total 1300m of ascent.
17.7. Kauppi Trail Tampere 10km
21km

An individual trail running experience organized by Tampere Trail Cup team.
15..-16.7. NUTS Pallas Hetta 26km
55km BTTF

134km UTTF
1238m
1642m
4048m
The most traditional hiking trail in Finland, wonderful tundra landscape in open fell more than 100km north of Arctic Circle. The course requires experience but rewards with a wonderful experience.
31.7. Repovesi Summer Trail Kouvola 5km
12km
21km


Small, technical hiking trails on lake shores and over rocky hills. Beautiful landscapes of Repovesi National Park. 5km & 12km motion classes, 21km race class.
31.7. Levi Trail Run Levi 12km
26km
44km

640m
1200m
Enjoy the fells around Levi by conquering one, two or three fells. Part of Levi Outdoor Fest.
6.8. Sappee Trail Run Pälkäne 18km
26km
34km
55km

657m
759m
1088m
Trail run on Laipanmaa trails in one of the largest wilderness areas in Southern Finland. A combination of easy and technical trails with roots and rocks.
6.8. Terva Trail Run Oulu, Muhos, Utajärvi (Rokua) 35km
65km
100km


The first Terva Trail Run on the traditional tar (terva) trails of Oulu region. Marshlands with a lot of boardwalks, not much climb, suitable for the first 100k or ultra. Finish at hotel Rokuanhovi, sauna, dinner, music.
13.8. Brannin Trail Loviisa 10km
30km
200m
500m
Old Strömfors ironworks is a backdrop of this technical trail run. 10km suits for all levels of runners. 30km course has parts of open rock ground with no trails. Additionally a recreational hike with a cultural theme “Turku peace 1743”.
 13.8. Tunturimaraton Pyhätunturi 10,5km
21,5km
43km BTTF
430m
740m
1150m
Finnish fell landscape at its best in the oldest National Park in Finland, Pyhätunturi. Fast hiking trails in taiga forests and slow rocky parts in open fell. Weekend outdoor program for the whole family.
13.8. Bomarsund Trail Run Åland 11km Trail run around the historical Bomarsund fortress and on some of the finest hiking trails in Åland.
13.8. Pyssymäki Extreme Nivala 12km
26,5km
57,5km


Iso-Sydänmaa hiking trail was established in 1974 and renovated in 2014. Longest distance with interval start – guaranteed solitude on a hard course.
13.8. Loppi Extreme Loppi 7,5km
21,5km
185m
505m
Smooth trails and steep slopes on the ridges and moraines of Poropolku trail’s best sections. Swim & lunch option in the finish.
17.8. Espoo Trail Run 2 Espoo 3km
7km
14km
70m
144m
285m
See 30.4.
20.8. Vuokatti Trail
Challenge
Vuokatti 23km
42km
100km
960m
1320m
2280m
Versatile ground and views on UKK-hiking trail culminate on runnig over 13 hills of Vuokatti range. 100km starts from Hiidenportti National Park.
20.8. Jämsänkosken saunalenkki Jämsänkoski 2km
4km
8km


Beautiful, fast, open pine forest topped with a lakeside sauna after the run. Money prizes in main classes.
21.8. Maarian Polku Turku 10,5km
21km

Variable terrain on the North side of Turku. Start and finish at Maarian Mahti club’s sports center.
21.8. Jaama Run Kontiolahti 10km
22km

Versatile course in open pine forests and beautiful landscapes of lake Höytiäinen. About half of the course on small trails. Event center at Kontiolahti biathlon stadium.
21.8. Seitseminen Trail Run Ikaalinen 6km
10km
20km


A trail run through Seitseminen national park’s primeval forests and marsh landscapes. Almost fully single track hiking trails except for few road crossings and short dirt track sections of the longest distance.
27.8. Hamina Valli Trail Hamina 7km
14km

Unique trail run on the banks and through the tunnels of the historic Hamina bastion.
27.8. Joensuu Trail Run Joensuu 10km
20km

The demanding route in Utranharju moraine area has steep ups and downs but very smooth needle covered trails, no roots or rocks.
27.8. NiceTRAIL Tampere 7km Trail running event for women in Tampere, Kauppi.
27.8. Inov-8 Trail Running, Seinäjoki Seinäjoki 10km
21km

Discover the finest trails and landscapes between Seinäjoki and Ilmajoki. Mostly small trails, more vertical than you’d expect for the area.
27.8. Pirunpolku (Devil’s Trail) Sastamala 3km
11km
22km
100m
400m
800m
Versatile and challenging course in beautiful lake landscape that is one of the national symbols of Finland. Great for both new and experienced trail runners.
28.8. Salpalinja Trail Run Lappeenranta 1km
5km
9km
17km



Tough 9 and 17km courses for adults, 1 km and 5km for kids and juniors. The event honors the heritage of Salpa line, a fortification line built in 1940-44 on the eastern border of Finland.
30.8., 6.9., 13.9., 20.9. Trail Cup Kuopio Kuopio 4,5-5,5km The best trails of Kuopio in a cup of four events on Tuesday evenings. Mass start + motion class with flexible start time. This season’s events in Neulamäki, Jynkänvuori, Puijo and Hanhimäki.
3.9. Nuuksio Classic Trail Marathon Espoo 42km BTTF 1000m Rocky trails and lake shores in Nuuksio National Park. The event combines a beautiful nature experience, tough physical effort and great atmosphere for runners seeking for new challenges.
3.9. Trail Run Korkatti Haapavesi 7km
15km
22km
80m
170m
250m
A fitness event for runners and hikers of all performance levels. Beautiful Korkatti nature is different than usual forest in Bothnia.
31.8., 7.9., 14.9. Inov Trail Cup Jyväskylä Jyväskylä 6,4km
5,6km
7,6km
192
158
198
Trail cup with three stages on Wednesday evenings on trails of recreational forests around Jyväskylä. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
10.9. KiipFIT Trail Run Janakkala 10,3km
21,1km
202m
460m
An event in Kiipula education and rehabilitation center. A wonderful running forest with moraines, pine forests and beautiful views. harju- ja kangasmaasto, kauniit maisemat. Sauna, pool, medal, buffet lunch, childcare and promotional product package included..
10.9. Iso-Syöte Classic Trailrun Pudasjärvi 8km
21km
440m
485m
A trail run on the southernmost fell in Finland during the most colourful autumn. Long wooden boardwalks as a specialty. Finish on the top of Iso-Syöte fell.
10.9. Jämi21 Jämijärvi 3km
7km
10km
21km
40m
70m
150m
330m
Fast course in Jämi pine forests, needle covered trails and xc ski tracks, no roots or rocks. Age categories 10-65. Belongs to Jämi147 Craft Tripla series.
11.9. Sporzz Trail Run Meiko Kirkkonummi 8km
15km

New trail run in around Meikonjärvi lake in Kirkkonummi, 30min from Helsinki. Premiere of a new trail network. Part of the entry fee will be spent to support the trail maintenance.
16.9. Nuuksio Night Trail Run Espoo 6km
12km

Night trail run on trails of Luukki recreational area.
17.9. Espoo Central Park Trail Run Espoo 11km
22km
300m
600m
A sympahtetic trail event in the middle of Espoo. Option to choose during the run between 11 and 22 km. Variable, hilly terrain.
18.9. Nurmes-trail Rauma 10km
20km
25km


Traditional trails of Nurmes island in Selkämeri National Park. Boat transport from Rauma. Soup lunch and smoke sauna in the finish.
18.9. Kirkkoharju TrailRun & Ride Kangasala 9km
(juoksu)
185m In main classes trail run + mountain biking. Motion class only trail running.
24.9. Maastowartti Hyvinkää 7,5km
15km

Outdoor park of Sveitsi in Hyvinkää. 2/3 of the course on single track trails, 1/3 on pedestrian dirt roads. 2km on a small marsh trail.
24.9. Salamajärvi Trailrun Kivijärvi 8,2km
18km
58km


Beautiful course in Salamajärvi national park. Second edition of the event.
24.9. Äänemäki Run Äänekoski 5km
8,2km

The first edition of the event takes runners to varying terrain and fast trails around Äänemäki ski hill.
25.9. Leppävaara Trail Run Espoo 3km
10km

New trail event on Leppävaara trails in Espoo. Good training for bigger events of the autumn.
1.10. Autumn Sipoonkorpi Trail Vantaa 10km
21km
30km

Re-make of Sipoonkorpi Trail in autumn conditions
 1.10. Vaarojen Maraton Koli 15km
43km BTTF
86km 130km
UTTF

1350m
2700m
The cornerstone of Finnish trail running, already the 11th edition. When weather allows, 130km ultra will take place for the first time.
9.10. NouXtreme Espoo 10km
20km
325m
650m
An event with 40+ years of tradition in the surroundings of Solvalla sports institute. Challenging, versatile course with forest trails, marsh, bare rock and recreational dirt road.
9.10. Moves to May 20, 2017 Vivo Urban Trail Lahti 1km
13km

Small trails and dirt tracks in forests and parks around Lahti center. Includes about 2,5km of road. Mini-Trail for kids, a lot of side program in the event center.
15.10. Helsinki City Trail Helsinki 5km
11km
21km
80m
200m
350m
The colourful final of the Finnish trail running season in the deep forests, river banks and rocky trails of Helsinki central park. A great variation of fast and technical single tracks in wild forest but still in the heart of the capital.
22.10. Eeron Extriimi trail run Vantaa 5km
10km
20km
120m
350m
700m
A course on the xc ski tracks and small forest trails of Hakunila sports park.
22.10. Pässilänvuori Trail Run Jurva 6km
17km

250m
Versatile course over rock, marsh and nature reserves. Trail varies from very easy to highly technical. Pässilänvuori top 70m higher than the start is the highlight of the longer course.
22.10. NiS Autumn Trail Run Nivala 14km  A variable course with dirt road, single track trails and duckboards in Pyssymäki forests. Also shorter motion class. Sauna option after run.
22.10. Hollola Trail Run Hollola 0,5km
1,5km
6km
10km



Trails, dirt roads and saw dust ski tracks around Tiilijärvi lakes. The longest course climbs to Tiirismaa. 0,5km and 1,5km for children.
22.10. Trail Run in Pikku-Syöte Pudasjärvi 7km 185m Rocks and roots, duckboards and nordic ski tracks. Last kilometer uphill. Entry 5€.
22.10. Myyrylänkorpi Trail Run Mikkeli 3km
10km
16km
32km



Combines trail running and traditional cross country. Hilly course. 3km for children.
23.10. Tuusula Trail Run Tuusula 5km
10,5km
21km


Variable terrain and fast, wide trails that are ok to run even with normal road running shoes. All children will receive a prize.
23.10. Repovesi Autumn Trail Kouvola 5km
12km
21km


Small, technical hiking trails on lake shores and over rocky hills. Beautiful landscapes of Repovesi National Park. 5km & 12km motion classes, 21km race class.
29.10. Espoo Trail Run 3 Espoo 3km
7km
14km
70m
144m
285m
See 30.4.
6.12. Espoo Trail Run 4 Espoo 3km
7km
14km
70m
144m
285m
See 30.4.
9.-11.12. Multamäki100 Laukaa 100km 9500m The darkest pre-Christmas party around. Only 30 participants. 34 times 3km loop with +280m on Multamäki hill. Aid station indoors.

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