Finland · Lapland
NUTS Pyhä
Distance
43.4 km
Date
August 7, 2026
Entry fee
74 EUR
€ / km
€1.70
Lapland punch: sharp climbs, wild forest, and a compact mountain course with northern vibes.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1163m
D+/KM
26.8m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-8.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
6.8 km · 257 m gain
starts km 3 · avg 3.8% · max 23.4%
3.3 km · 194 m gain
starts km 32 · avg 5.8% · max 16.4%
2.4 km · 185 m gain
starts km 40 · avg 7.7% · max 31.4%
Top descents
1.3 km · 211 m drop
starts km 42 · avg -16.3% · max -35.1%
2.2 km · 163 m drop
starts km 10 · avg -7.4% · max -16.3%
4.7 km · 156 m drop
starts km 36 · avg -3.0% · max -20.9%
What Is the NUTS Pyhä 43km Like? (Fell Terrain, Lapland Views, and Why the Distance Matters)
Q: How hard is the NUTS Pyhä 43km? A: Moderately challenging — a genuine runnable fell race rather than a technical alpine grind. The course covers 43.4km with 1,163m of gain (26.8m/km) across Lapland fell ridges in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. The biggest single climb gains 257m over 6.8km at a gentle 3.8% average gradient — a long fell ascent rather than a wall. The final kilometres feature the sharpest descent: 211m in 1.3km. The challenge comes from fell surface variety, the August conditions, and the distance — not extreme gradient.
Course Profile — Fell Ridges, Boardwalks, and a Ski Slope Finish in Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Q: What is the terrain like on NUTS Pyhä? A: A varied mix characteristic of Finnish Lapland: gravel paths, wooden boardwalks, stairs, soft ski track bases, cart paths, and traditional Lappish fell footpaths. The course crosses the Pyhä-Luosto fell plateau with open views of Lapland forest rolling to every horizon, before descending on soft ski slope terrain to the Hotel Pyhätunturi finish. ~18 hours of August daylight means the entire race runs in light.
€73.90 and a Youth Discount: The NUTS Pyhä Value Case
Q: How much does NUTS Pyhä 43km cost? A: €73.90 standard — €1.70 per kilometre. A 30% Zoomer rebate applies for runners born in 2000 or later, bringing the effective price to approximately €51.73. Year-transfers from previous registrations are available at €21. Registration is open until July 28, 2026.
Getting to NUTS Pyhä: Rovaniemi Airport, Pyhätunturi Resort, and What to Expect
Q: Is NUTS Pyhä a UTMB or ITRA qualifier? A: Yes — the 43km is listed on the UTMB Index as a 50K category race (confirmed for the 2024 edition). ITRA is also listed; exact ITRA point value should be confirmed before Stage 5.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Rovaniemi (RVN)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–2 hrs drive / Public transport: Possible (bus/train to Kemijärvi + transfer) but car strongly recommended / Accommodation: Good (resort + cabins) book early in summer season
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.
