Event calendar 2018

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

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


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

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




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

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


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

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

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



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

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


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

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


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


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


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


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



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

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


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


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




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.
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.
13.10. Eerikkilä Trail Run Tammela 15km
28km
42km


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.
27.10. Halloween hike Jyväskylä 30km
50km
75km
100km
160km




Halloween hike is a challenging walk, run and bike event that takes place in a different place and new course every year.
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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