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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Fast trail run in Puijo. Trails along Puijo slopes, start and finish near Puijo tower. |
15.5. | Harjun polut | Lohja | 4km 8km 17km |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Unique trail run on the banks and through the tunnels of the historic Hamina bastion. |
27.8. | Joensuu Trail Run | Joensuu | 10km 20km |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Beautiful course in Salamajärvi national park. Second edition of the event. |
24.9. | Äänemäki Run | Äänekoski | 5km 8,2km |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Combines trail running and traditional cross country. Hilly course. 3km for children. |
23.10. | Tuusula Trail Run | Tuusula | 5km 10,5km 21km |
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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 |
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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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