Finland · Lapland (Utsjoki area)
Distance
58 km
Date
Entry fee
€129
€ / km
€2.23
The Kaldoaivi Ultra Trail Trailrun 57.8km takes place at 70°N in Utsjoki, Finland's northernmost municipality — billed as the world's northernmost ultra race. Official D+ is 570m over 57.8km (9.9 m/km, ranking 360th out of 390 European ultras for climbing density), placing it among the flattest-profiled ultras in the European database. The average uphill gradient ranks 372nd out of 390 — only 18 races have gentler average uphills.
The difficulty here is not elevation: competitors cross three major waterways, navigate swampy and rocky wilderness terrain across Finland's largest wilderness area, and summit the highest Lapland fells with views of snow-capped Norwegian mountains at the finish. The route passes the Skalluvaara reindeer round-up area, a site of living Sami cultural heritage. Race date: Saturday July 25, 2026; two start waves (09:00 and 10:00) from Mieraslompolo; finish at Utsjoki. ITRA 2 points. Not sold out; capacity 1,608; €149 entry (2.58 €/km). Nearest airport Ivalo IVL 161 min.
Total Meters
570m
D+/KM
9.9m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
4.6%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-5.1%
| 2–5% | 8.9 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 4.2 km | |
| 10–15% | 0.2 km | |
| 15–20% | 0.1 km | |
| 20%+ | 0.0 km |
| 23.4% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 53.2% | Flat |
| 23.5% | Downhill |
| 1 | 3.1 km · 121 m gain starts km 0 · avg 3.9% · max 10.8% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.8 km · 71 m gain starts km 5 · avg 1.9% · max 24.6% |
| 3 | 1.3 km · 65 m gain starts km 40 · avg 5.2% · max 9.6% |
| 1 | 2.3 km · 216 m drop starts km 50 · avg -9.6% · max -16.4% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1.6 km · 65 m drop starts km 23 · avg -4.1% · max -8.6% |
| 3 | 2.1 km · 61 m drop starts km 45 · avg -3.0% · max -10.5% |
The course's D+ of 570m (9.86 m/km) ranks 360th out of 390 European ultras — among the flattest-profiled in the database. The challenge is not altitude but wilderness: competitors cross three major waterways without bridges, navigate over 50km of remote Lapland fell terrain including swampy tracks, rocky ground, and boggy moorland, with no road access except at the 39km Skalluvaara aid station. Finland's largest wilderness area does not forgive navigational errors or underestimated gear choices. The course starts with an extremely rocky initial climb from Mieraslompolo before opening into the vast Kaldoaivi fell plateau.
The race starts from Mieraslompolo and immediately climbs an extremely rocky track to reach the Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area, which covers the remaining 50+ kilometers of the route. The terrain includes moor birches, dry and swampy tracks, rocky grounds, and three major water crossings. At 39km, competitors pass the Skalluvaara reindeer round-up area — a culturally important Sami site and the course's only aid station. The route ends with views of snow-capped Norwegian mountains before the finish at Vapaa-aikakeskus in Utsjoki. Drinking water can be collected directly from streams throughout: Finland's wilderness water is among the cleanest in the world. Point-to-point from Mieraslompolo to Utsjoki.
Yes, ITRA certified with 2 points. ITRA page: itra.run/Races/RaceDetails/116983. UTMB Index status for the 57.8km distance should be verified on utmb.world before publishing qualifying status claims. The 168km distance is confirmed on ITRA (race page: itra.run/Races/RaceDetails/109920). The official race site acknowledges ITRA partnership; the site also references UTMB at kaldoaiviultratrail.fi/en/itra-utmb/ — verify for 57.8km specifically.
The Trailrun 57km has two start waves on Saturday July 25, 2026: Start 1 at 09:00 AM from Mieraslompolo (time limit 13 hours; finish deadline 22:00) and Start 2 at 10:00 AM (time limit 12 hours; same 22:00 deadline). Race numbers are distributed at the start from 09:00-09:30. Competitor transport departs Monitoimitalo Utsjoki (Utsjoentie 44) at 08:50 for the Trailrun 57km. Mandatory equipment check applies; the compulsory equipment list is published at kaldoaiviultratrail.fi/en/compulsory/. The 2026 edition runs July 23-25. Registration is open; capacity 1,608; entry €149 (2.58 €/km AUTO). Not sold out.
Ivalo Airport (IVL) in Finnish Lapland is the nearest airport, approximately 161 minutes (2.7 hours) drive from Utsjoki. Public transport is limited — a long-distance bus reaches Utsjoki from Ivalo or Rovaniemi, but connections are infrequent and a taxi may be needed for the final stretch. A car is strongly recommended. Accommodation is sparse in Utsjoki and the surrounding far-north villages; book early and plan transfers carefully as availability is very limited. The race organizers offer transportation from Oulu with school accommodation — a budget option from southern Finland. From Helsinki, the fastest connection is fly to Ivalo (IVL) then drive 2.7 hours north.
Nearest airport
Ivalo (IVL)
Notes
Start: ~2.5–3.5 hrs drive (depending on exact start/finish) / Public transport: limited; long-distance bus possible to Utsjoki + taxi / Accommodation: sparse in far-north villages; book early and plan transfers carefully
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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