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 | Distance | Ascent | Description |
23.1, 25.1. | Antin Talli Winter Trail Cup | Mikkeli | 2-4km | n. 150m /race | Winter Trail Cup includes four starts on two nights, Tue 23.1. and Thu 25.1. Short distances. |
3.2., 3.3., 8.4. |
Winter Trail Run Cup | Tuusula | 5km 10km |
– | Winter trail run cup in Kerava and Tuusula with three races. |
3.2. | Himos Winter Trail | Jämsä | 7km night 12km night 7km 14km 25km |
210m 365m 210m 385m 715m |
Himos Winter Trail promotes winter trail running and trails as sports arena also in winter time. Includes a night trail run with special ambience and a recreational hiking category. |
24.3. | Espoo Trail Run | 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. |
30.3. | ATM Mökki Ultra | Lahti | 21,5km 43km 64,5km 103km |
1150m 2300m 3450m 5520m |
Test yourself, your equipment and race nutrition in a long training that simulates race conditions. Technical 4,3km/+230m loop, mostly single track. Time limit 12h. |
19.4. | Paimio Trail | Paimio | 8,5km 17km |
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Opening of Turku Trail Cup in a terrain that has trails from Jukola orienteering relay of 2015. Open pine forest and rocky ground. |
21.4. | Sipoonkorpi Trail | Vantaa | 10km 21km 30km |
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Spring edition of Sipoonkorpi Trail. The best trails of Sipoonkorpi National Park. Kuusijärvi outdoor center as a base, trails and ground with a lot of variation. |
29.4. | Salomon Trail Run Tammela | Tammela | 8,2km | 150m | Salomon Trail Run Tammela is organized in a beautiful scenery of Saari national forest. There are seven lakes or ponds along 8 km long route. |
29.4. | Espoon Polkujuoksukisa | Espoo | 11km 22km 33km |
330m 660m 990m |
11/22/33 km trail run in the middle of Espoo. Hilly course, one round 11km. Suitable training run before NUTS Karhunkierros. Service and water in 5.5 km and at the Finnish. Low entry fee 15€. |
29.4., 2.5., 9.5., 16.5. | KOMIA Trail Cup | Seinäjoki | 6-7km | – |
Event series for everyone interested in trail running. Ideal as a first step to bigger trail events, as a weekly trail workout, or for fitness improvement on trails in local nature. |
1.5. | Joma Trail Run | Joutseno | 8,5km 17km |
250m 500m |
Small trails and ski tracks around Myllymäki hill and Kiukaanlampi lake in spring conditions. Hilly course. |
1.5., 8.5., 15.5., 22.5., 29.5. | Inov-8 Trail Cup | Tampere | 5-7km | – | Inov-8 Trail Cup presents the best trails of Tampere area in five weekly events in the evenings. Prizes in each event + overall results. Suitable for all ages and performance levels. |
4.5. | Bodom Team | Espoo | 7km 10km |
150m 250m |
Trail run for firms and groups on Bodom Trail course. |
4.5. | Bodom Night | Espoo | 10km | 250m | Night trail run and cosy atmosphere on Bodom Trail course. Part of Bodom Double (total time of night 10km + day 21km). |
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. One of the most popular trail running events in Finland. |
5.5. | Päijänne Polkujuoksu | Vaajakoski | 5km 10km |
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Trailrunning event in Jyväskylä, Vaajakoski. In the route there are beautiful Finnish forests and amazing views over lake Päijänne. |
5.5. | Ilves Trail Run | Janakkala | 9km | 200m | The new Ilves Trail Run has variable terrain and beautiful cultural landscape in Janakkala village, about 100km from Helsinki. |
10.5. | Kuusankoski Trail | Kuusankoski | 16km | – | A new trail run on Ascension day as part of a mountain biking race. |
12.5. | SisuXtrail | Lapinjärvi | 2km 8km 21km 30km 68km |
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SisuXtrail is a new trail running event that invites both experts and casual participants to enjoy an inspiring experience, relaxed atmosphere and a beautiful course. |
12.5. | Espoo Trail Run | Espoo | 3km 7km 14km |
70m 144m 285m |
See 24.3. |
12.5. | EVOC Trail Run | Rajamäki | 10km 30km |
30m 280m |
EVOC MTB & Trail Run is suitable for everybody from beginners to more advanced trail runners. On the same day as the run and before it, Finland’s best mountain bikers will ride the same course, so this is a great training event for triathletes also. |
12.5. | Simpsiö Trail Run | Lapua | 5,5km 11,5km 21km |
– – 500m |
The 2nd edition of the event on the challenging but beautiful trails of Simpsiö hill area that rises above the flatlands of Bothnia . Small trails on open rock, ski tracks and forest trails. |
12.5. | Länsikeskus Trail | Turku | 7,2km 12,8km |
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Turku Trail Cup 2 westside of Turku in Länsikeskus. Hills and trails in Kuninkoja city forest. Course set by orienteering world champion Janne Salmi. |
20.5. | Kotka Trail | Kotka | 6km 10km 16km |
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Kotka Trail is a special opportunity to experience Kotka coastal area on trails. A nice race that is easy to reach from Helsinki, compact event center and exceptional shore trails with distances from 6 km to 16 km. |
25.-26.5. | NUTS Karhunkierros |
Kuusamo | 31km 53km BTTF 80km 160km UTTF |
870m 1500m 1890m 3780m |
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. With 2500 runners the biggest trail event in Finland in 2018. |
26.5. | Salpausselkä Trail Run | Lahti | 7,5km 13km 21km 42km |
– – 700m 1555m |
Salpausselkä Trail Run is a new event that starts and finishes in Lahti Ski Stadion, the legendary venue of many Nordic skiing world championships. Fast trails and steep hills. |
9.6. | Kytäjä Trail | Hyvinkää | 13km 23km |
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Kytäjä forest area is a piece of untouched wilderness less than an hour from Helsinki. Steep hills, little lakes and bogs, and technical trails are an interesting challenge for all. |
9.6. | Aitoo Trail | Aitoo, Pälkäne | 7,1km 22,4km |
140m 500m |
The 7th edition of Aitoo Trail on Syrjänharju ridge in Aitoo has wide, smooth needle-covered trails that are fast and nice for running. New 11km course that is more hilly than before. Junior and veteran age groups included. |
9.6. | Sandis Trail | Helsinki | 9km 18km |
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Trail run on the closed military island of Santahamina. Spectacular seascape to Suomenlinna and Helsinki archipelago. For Finnish citizens only. |
11.6. | Piikkiö Trail | Piikkiö | 1km 4km 7km 11km |
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Typical rocky terrain of Southwestern Finland, plenty of hills. Turku Trail Cup 3. Free 1km run for kids. |
22.6. | Tahko Trail | Tahko | 23km | 750m | The best midsummer for trail runners: Run in Tahko’s magnificient views on the best trails of the area. The course includes the longest steps in Finland. Tahko resort offers a lot of activities for the whole family. |
30.6. | Aulanko Tower Trail | Hämeenlinna | 10km 22km BTTF |
200m 500m |
A new trail event in the iconic Aulango park, Hämeenlinna about 100km from Helsinki and a new race in BUFF Trail Tour. The course offers a cross-section of Finnish nature in an area with great running trails and a lot of traditions. Kids’ run on 29.6. |
30.6. | Raahe Trail Run | Raahe | 5km 10km 21km 31km |
5m 6m 72m 131m |
Nice trail run event for beginners and experienced trailrunners. Third competition in the Pohjanmaan Polkujuoksu Cup. 2018’s novelty is a 31 km course with new interesting trails along Olkijoki river. |
30.6. | DHNT | Hollola | 8km 16km 24km |
160m 300m 450m |
A new event that has a special category for barefoot runners. The course follows trails of the legendary Päijänne race motorcycle enduro tracks. Evening party after race. Three distances that you can select during the run. |
30.6. | SaukkoTrail/ UtterTrail | Pedersöre | 26km 52km |
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Otter Trail in Pedersöre, West coast, adds running categories to a traditional hiking event. |
30.6.-1.7. | Salla Midnight Trail Run | Salla | 10km 22km 44km |
– 420m 840m |
5th edition of Salla Midnight Trail Run, an event under the midnight sun in the beautiful landscape of Sallatunturi and Ruuhitunturi fells. Start at 9pm. |
8.7. | Hunnarin Hapotus | Forssa | 5,3km 21km |
330m 1320m |
Hunnarin Hapotus is taking place for the 4th time and has gained a reputation as the toughest half marathon in Southern Finland. The course winds around the old ski slope of Hunnari. |
13.-14.7. | NUTS Ylläs Pallas | Hetta | 26km 55km BTTF 134km UTTF |
1238m 1642m 4048m |
The most traditional hiking trail in Finland, wonderful tundra landscape in open fells more than 100km north of Arctic Circle. The course requires experience but rewards with a wonderful experience. The 134km distance is an Ultra Trail World Tour Discovery Race. |
28.7. | Kopparnäs Coast Trail | Inkoo | 8km 18km |
175m 350m |
Kopparnäs Coast Trail is a new event one hour West from Helsinki in the beautiful coastal terrain of Kopparnäsin-Störsvik recreational area. The event center is located on a sandy beach that can’t be accessed by car, bringing a special atmosphere close to nature. |
28.7. | Loppi Trail | Loppi | 10km 13km 20km 26km |
290m 340m 580m 680m |
Fast runnable trails in Komio nature reserve in hilly moraine terrain formed by the ice age. Fast and easy trails where your shoes will get wet only from sweat or rain. Max 300 starting places. |
4.8. | Aulanko 24H | Hämeenlinna | 24h (6km loop) | 200m /loop | A new trail running community weekend and in the wonderful setting of Aulango: 24h of running in the most beautiful forest park of Häme. Results by the covered distance. This is your low entry barrier opportunity to test your stamina. |
4.8. | PNM Trail | Nousiainen | 10km 23km 38km |
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The second edition of the event on Kuhankuono hiking trails and in Kurjenrahka National Park. Organised by Paavo Nurmi Marathon team. |
4.8. | Bomarsund Trail Run | Bomarsund | 4,5km 12km |
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The only trail run in Aland, in the historical setting around Bomarsund. A new Minitrail (1km) for children. |
10.-11.8. | Kaldoaivi Ultra Trail | Utsjoki | 130km | 1800m | An ultimate trail challenge in Kaldoaivi, the largest wilderness in Finland close to the Northernmost point of Finland. Open tundra landscape. The course is long and gruelling but extremely beautiful, far from civilisation. Only for experienced runners. |
11.8. | 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. |
11.8. | Pyssymäki Extreme | Nivala | 5km 8km 12km 26,5km 57,5km |
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Iso-Sydänmaa hiking trail was established in 1974 and renovated in 2014. Suits for participants with different fitness levels- Longest distance with interval start – guaranteed solitude on a hard course. |
11.8. | 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. New nordic walking category. |
16.8. | Espoo Trail Run | Espoo | 3km 7km 14km |
70m 144m 285m |
See 24.3. |
17.-18.8. | Himos Trail | Jämsä | 0,5-3km 9km 17km 26km 52km |
– 225m 630m 945m 1890m |
Himos Trail is a trail running experience for nature lovers of all ages and performance targets. Different categories for kids, hikers, enjoyers and naturally also for competitive runners. |
18.8. | NONAME TRAIL Run | Seinäjoki | 2,7km 10km 21km |
Trail run for all levels of participants in Seinäjoki. Different distances and categories for runners with different ambitions. Also families and kids are welcome. | |
19.8. | NiceTRAIL | Tampere | 7km | – | NiceTRAIL is a trail run for women. All women regardless of fitness level, age, or running performance are warmly welcome! |
19.8. | Rokua TrailRun | Utajärvi | 10km 21km 42km |
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Trail running event in the environs of Rokua National Park is at the heart of Finland’s only and the world’s northernmost Geopark. The event is well-suited for beginners but also gives a challenge for experienced trail runners. |
19.8. | Seitseminen trail run | Ikaalinen | 5,4km 9,4km 19,4km |
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In Seitseminen national park a runner gets to different kinds of forest: beautiful ridges, big marshes, real old forest. The center of the event is an old farmhouse, Kovero, where there are different kind of animals for the small ones – and the shortest 5,4 km track is suitable for the whole family. |
25.8. | SaaristoTrail | Parainen | 2km 5km 10km 17km |
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New trail event in the coastal landscape of Parainen. The 5k course is suitable for beginners, the longer one for those who want to challenge themselves. The best views over the archipelago from the highest hills of the area. |
1.9. | Nuuksio Classic Trail Marathon | Espoo | 6km kids 42km BTTF 70km |
– 1005m 1600m |
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 new challenges. 70k ultra distance in one loop. |
1.9. | Tritanium Trail Run | Joensuu | 10km 20km |
350m 700m |
5th edition of the warm-hearted event with a challenging course. Course consist of short, steep hills in beautiful North-Karelian forest. High quality running gear as prizes. |
8.9. | Nurmes-trail | Rauma | 10km 23km |
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Traditional trails of Nurmes island in Selkämeri National Park. Boat transport from Rauma. Soup lunch and smoke sauna at the finish. |
8.9. | Vuokatti Trail Challenge |
Vuokatti | 23km 42km 57km 115km |
1080m 1470m 1720m 3390m |
Vuokatti Trail challenge is a unique trail running experience around Vuokatti’s finest hilly landscapes. The route runs mainly along the hiking trails of Vuokatti. The final part is a legendary 13 hill route with scenic view over Kainuu wilderness. |
15.9. | KiipFIT Trail Run | Janakkala | 10,3km 21,1km |
202m 460m |
A renewed event in Kiipula forest area with moraines, pine forests and beautiful views. Sauna, pool, medal, buffet lunch, childcare and promotional product package included. |
15.9. | Ylivieska Trail Run | Ylivieska | 5km 10km 16km |
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Bothnia Trail Cup final in beautiful forests around lake Törmäjärvi. Plenty of little lakes, trails and campsites along them make the area excellent for running and hiking. |
15.9. | Pärnä Trail | Liperi | 6km 18km |
200m 600m |
New trail running event in one of the best North Karelian running terrains. Set your goal to Pärnä Trail and enjoy the great running trails! |
22.9. | Helsinki City Trail | Helsinki | 5km 11km 21km |
80m 200m 370m |
Experience trail running in the deep forests, river banks and rocky trails in the middle of Helsinki. Helsinki central park offers a great variation of fast and technical single tracks in wild forest but still in the heart of the capital. |
22.9. | Evo Trail Run | Hämeenlinna | 8,5km 16,5km 24km |
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An open family trail run that is part of the new Evo Trail Weekend. The weekend program includes running, hiking and mountain biking on trails. |
22.-23.9. | Pyssymäki Ultra Festival | Nivala | 171km | 660m | The longest trail ultra in Finland. Three rounds of the challenging Iso-Sydänmaa trail that is tough to run even once. 36h time limit. Only 21 runners accepted. The best performance so far two loops. |
23.9. | Inkoon Polkujuoksu | Inkoo | 1km 2,5km 5km 10km 15km |
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Former Inkoo Run now on a trail course. 5k loop on a relatively flat terrain. |
28.9. | Nuuksio Night Trail | Espoo | 12km | – | Night trail run in dark October evening. Suitable for all levels of runners, no trail running experience needed. Bring your own headlamp! |
29.9. | Iso-Syöte Classic Trailrun | Pudasjärvi | 19km 36km |
485m 790m |
Trail run in Iso-Syöte national park and surrounding forests. Good service during and after the run. Endurance sports seminar as part of the event program. |
5.-6.10. | Vaarojen Maraton | Koli | 15km 43km BTTF 86km 130km UTTF |
– 1350m 2700m – |
The cornerstone of Finnish trail running, already the 13th edition. Magnificient landscapes of Koli national park, challenges of Ryläys and Mäkrä hills, the tough climb to finish are a perfect season end that all serious trail runners in Finland want to experience. |
6.10. | Pässilänvuori Trail Run | Jurva | 3km 5km 9km 18km |
– – – 250m |
Versatile course on rocks, bogs and a nature reserve. 18 km course goes over Pässilänvuori hill, 70m above the starting point.
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7.10. | Solvalla Trail | Espoo | 9,8km 17,6km 27,4km |
333m 467m 800m |
Solvalla Trail is an outdoor recreation event that offers possibilities to walk or run in the scenic terrain of the Nuuksio plateau. The longer route of 17 km passes through the highest point in Espoo. New for 2018 a kids’ run of 2-4km.
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13.10. | Eerikkilä Trail Run | Tammela | 15km 28km 42km |
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Eerikkilä Trail Run is an immersive experience of Häme lake plateau, Ruostejärvi recreational forest and Liesjärvi national park. Rolling trails, primeval forests, untouched terrain and beautiful lake views.
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27.10. | Halloween hike | Jyväskylä | 30km 50km 75km 100km 160km |
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Halloween hike is a challenging walk, run and bike event that takes place in a different place and new course every year.
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3.11. | KOMIA Ilkan Polku | Ilmajoki | 17km 35km 35km viesti |
– 300m 300m |
Trail running event on the best trails of Ostrobothnia. Start in Kurikka, finish in Ilmajoki. Beautiful nature, varying trails from fast to challenging. Also some parts on dirt road. Bus transport from the finish back to the start. |
6.12. | Espoo Trail Run | Espoo | 3km 7km 14km |
70m 144m 285m |
See 24.3. |
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