Finland · Lapland
Distance
160 km
Date
Entry fee
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€ / km
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NUTS Ylläs-Pallas 160km is a point-to-point ultra through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finnish Lapland, starting July 17, 2026 at 13:00 from Hetta and finishing in Äkäslompolo — Finland's only point-to-point 100-mile trail race. The course gains 4,020m over 160km (25.1 m/km): 30.9% uphill, 35.4% flat, 33.6% downhill, with a distance-weighted average uphill gradient of 8.4% — one of the more runnable 160km profiles in the DTR database. The race runs under the
Arctic Midnight Sun — full 24-hour daylight above the Arctic Circle in July. Entry costs €193.90 (€1.21/km per DTR's AUTO calculation); -30% Zoomer Rebate for runners born in 2000 or later. Not sold out. 35-hour time limit; 11 aid stations; two drop bag points (Pallas km 66; Peurakaltio km 111.7). The decisive stretch arrives at km 139: a 426m climb followed immediately by a 492m descent. In 2025, the race ran in 30°C+ heat above the Arctic Circle. Kittilä KTT 117 min to Hetta start; IS FAR; race bus from Äkäslompolo to Hetta €21–32. First held 2014 — 13th edition in 2026; 2,591 total starters across all distances in 2025 (series record). 127 finishers in the 160km in 2025. Part of Ultra Trail Tour Finland (UTTF) series. Suits high-mileage endurance runners who want a technically approachable but relentlessly demanding Arctic 100-miler.
Total Meters
4,020m
D+/KM
25.1m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
8.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-7.8%
| 2–5% | 17.9 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 16.8 km | |
| 10–15% | 9.4 km | |
| 15–20% | 3.6 km | |
| 20%+ | 2.1 km |
| 30.9% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 35.4% | Flat |
| 33.6% | Downhill |
| 1 | 2.9 km · 426 m gain starts km 140 · avg 14.7% · max 25.2% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5.1 km · 357 m gain starts km 12 · avg 7.0% · max 19.7% |
| 3 | 2.2 km · 302 m gain starts km 48 · avg 13.8% · max 23.7% |
| 1 | 6.0 km · 492 m drop starts km 143 · avg -8.2% · max -24.1% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.4 km · 297 m drop starts km 63 · avg -8.7% · max -22.9% |
| 3 | 3.7 km · 289 m drop starts km 17 · avg -8.0% · max -19.3% |
The 160km starts at 13:00 on Friday, July 17, 2026, from Hetta — an unusual daytime start for a 100-mile race. Under the Midnight Sun, runners have full daylight for the entire race. The 35-hour finish cutoff closes at 00:00 on Sunday July 19. Bib pickup is July 16–17 at Äkäslompolo (the finish). A race bus transfers runners from Äkäslompolo to the Hetta start for €21–32.
Full Midnight Sun above the Arctic Circle — 24-hour daylight in July. Temperatures are typically 15–20°C but the 2025 edition reached 30°C+; heat management was the defining challenge. Conditions on open fells can change rapidly: fog, wind, rain, and even snow are possible in July. Mandatory gear includes a waterproof shell jacket (min 10,000mm). Come prepared for heat, cold, and anything between.
NUTS Ylläs-Pallas is part of the Ultra Trail Tour Finland — a three-race series run by NUTS Trail Running. Runners who complete all three UTTF races earn a special finisher's vest. Note: verify current ITRA or UTMB Index qualification status at nutsyllaspallas.com before registering — the race is described as a non-UTMB destination ultra but this should be confirmed for the 2026 edition.
Kittilä Airport (KTT) is the primary gateway — approximately 30–60 minutes from the Äkäslompolo finish area. The Hetta start is approximately 117 minutes from KTT. A dedicated race bus runs from Äkäslompolo to Hetta for €21 (booked before May 12) or €32 (after) — book early, as this is the practical solution for most runners. Accommodation in the Ylläs ski resort area is excellent but fills fast in summer.
Demanding but technically approachable. The course gains 4,020m over 160km (~25.1m/km) through Arctic fells and forest with 35.4% flat terrain and a distance-weighted average uphill gradient of 8.38% — one of the more runnable 160km courses in the DTR database. The decisive challenge arrives at km 139.53: a 426m climb followed immediately by a 492m descent with 21km to the finish. In 2025, the race ran in 30°C+ heat above the Arctic Circle. 35-hour time limit.
Nearest airport
Kittilä (KTT)
Notes
Start: ~30–60 min (Ylläs area) / Public transport: Possible (bus) but car easiest for race logistics / Accommodation: Very good (ski resort supply) but can fill in peak summer
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
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