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NUTS Trail Running – The Best On Trails

You want to experience the midnight sun, stunning fells of Lapland and enjoy trails with fellow runners? We got you!

NUTS events offer adventures and challenges for trail runners of all levels – from beginners to seasoned ultra-runners. With a wide variety of trails, experiences, and challenges to choose from, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here, the sweat flows, shoes fly, and emotions run high as you conquer the ups and downs of the trails in Finnish Lapland. Enjoy the cleanest air of the world when trail running while soaking in Finland’s fells breathtaking scenery! Amazing atmosphere, nature and experience all wrapped into one unforgettable package!

Whether you prefer to participate the events in Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park, Syöte National Park or in Pyhä–Luosto National Park, all of them offer a wide range of beautiful trails and fells to conquer!

Choose from four different events held during the summer:
  1. NUTS Syöte 13.-14. June 2026
  2. NUTS Ylläs Pallas 17.-18. July 2026
  3. NUTS Pyhä 8. August 2026

In June: NUTS Syöte

What

A trail running event offering stunning routes through Syöte National Park in Finland, with three distances to choose from:
40 km, 25 km, and 11 km.

Where

The start and finish are located at the base of Iso-Syöte village. The routes traverse the breathtaking landscapes of the National Park and recreation area, offering diverse and challenging trails.

The NUTS Syöte trail run event offers a diverse, beginner-friendly, and unforgettable trail running experience for runners of all ages and skill levels. Explore the trails of Syöte, enjoy the traditional landscapes, the beauty of nature, and the challenges of the fell slopes. Choose from three different routes: 40 km, 25 km and 11 km. No need for orienteering skills since all the routes are marked for runners! Experience the joy of trail running in a friendly and relaxed NUTS atmosphere in Syöte and sign up through the link below!

Nature

This trail running event is held in beautiful Syöte National Park in northern part of Finland. The old trees of the park provide shelter for a large number of rare species and in the early summer the mire’s are painted white by hare’s tail cottongrass. Runners get to admire these mosaic way of swamps while running through these old aapa mires. We also conquer the most southernmost fell of Finland: Iso-Syöte Fell and you get to see the beautiful views of the Finnish forrest landscape!

Welcome to experience clean air and untouched forrest areas of Syöte! Read more about the event and sign up via event webpage!

Enjoy the views via the Official Event Video from 2024!

In July: NUTS Ylläs Pallas

Nightless nights, trails in one of the oldest national park in Finland and carnival like atmosphere? Running throug amazing fells and landscapes where only the sky is the limit? Welcome to NUTS Ylläs Pallas!

What

Trail running on the most stunning trails of fells in Finnish Lapland under the midnight sun!
Choose from a range of distances:
160 km, 100 km, 66 km, 37 km, and 15 km.
NUTS Kids & Juniors series are available for younger runners.

Where

The routes traverse the breathtaking landscapes of
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Starting points include the village of Hetta, Pallas, and the Event Center in Äkäslompolo.
Depending on the chosen distance, the finish line is located either in Pallas or Äkäslompolo.

When

NUTS Ylläs Pallas 17–18 July 2026
Sign up opens 25 November 2025

Nature

The NUTS Ylläs Pallas trail run is an incredible event that takes place in the breathtakingly beautiful Finnish Lapland. It features a challenging but rewarding course with spectacular views of the Lapland landscape. Pallas-Ylläs National Park is one of the oldest parks in Finland.

The scenery of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is defined by majestic fells surrounded by untouched forests and vast bogs. The iconic silhouette of the Pallastunturi fells has been recognized as one of Finland’s national landscapes. The park’s ancient forests and unique aapa mires are ecologically valuable, providing a rare sanctuary for diverse mosses, lichens, and fungi that thrive only in old-growth forest environments. Towering spruce and pine trees are draped in dark hair lichens, a natural sign of exceptionally clean air and a testament to the pristine quality of the environment. While running trough these iconic views you might also bump into a reindeer wondering in the area!

Trails

Participants can choose from six different distances, including a 15 km, a 37 km, a 66 km, a 100 km, and a 166 km race. Each route will take runners through spectacular forests, rolling hills, and enchanting alpine meadows. All participants will get to experience the natural beauty of the region as they tackle the course, making the race an unforgettable adventure!

All trails are clearly marked with small orange flags, tapes and signs, so you don’t need any orienteering skills to enjoy the run! Whether you’re a competitive runner or just looking for a fantastic outdoor experience, the NUTS Ylläs Pallas trail run is sure to be a memorable event that will stay with you for years to come.

Read more about the event and sign up via the event webpage!

NUTS Ylläs Pallas trail info

Read more about the routes behind the link and join for your next adventure!

Check the Ylläs Pallas vibes from the event video!

In August: NUTS Pyhä

What

Trail running in Pyhä-Luosto National Park during the first colors of autumn!
Choose from three distances: 43 km, 21 km, and 10 km.
Additionally, NUTS Juniors series are available for younger runners.

Where

The start and finish are located at Pyhätunturi, near Hotel Pyhätunturi.
The routes wind through the national park, allowing runners to admire breathtaking views in the fell breezes along every path!

The NUTS Pyhä trail run is a unique event set in the beautiful Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Finnish Lapland. Enjoy the scenery of wild Lapland in the oldest National Park of Finland. In middle of August you can expect to see the sun approx. 18h day at the event destination, so no need for headlamps just yet! This time of the year nature begins to prepare itself for the autumn and colors start to change to iconic red and yellow among the beautiful green forests. Enjoy the clean air, trails without trash or big crowds and let your mind and body enjoy the spectacular nature!

Participants can choose from three different distances, including a 10 km, a 21 km, and a 43 km race. No need for orienteering skills since all the routes are marked for runners! Each course will take runners through some of the most stunning natural scenery in Lapland, with majestic forests, rolling hills, and ancient gorge’s! Conquer the Kultakero fell and enjoy the view which opens from the top. NUTS Pyhä is a challenging but rewarding race that you will find an unforgettable experience!

Read more about the event and sign up from the event webpage!

NUTS Pyhä trails

Enjoy the views of NUTS Pyhä through the event video!

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