Participant Guide – NUTS Ylläs Pallas Polkujuoksu

Pay attention to the instructions and the rules.

The event has a list of minimum safety equipments, which should be carried by the participant. The event organizers have a right to do random tests to check up on that participants are carrying those equipments on the course.

13.7.2025	Sunnuntai \| Sunday
19.00–20.00	Numeroiden jako \| Bib Pickup NUTS 300	Äkäslompolo
14.7.2025	Maanantai \| Monday
12.00	Lähtö \| Start Of NUTS 300	Njurkulahti
17.7.2025	Torstai \| Thursday
12.00–	NUTS Kids & Juniors polkujuoksu \| trail run	Äkäslompolo Ylläs Y1 P-alue
18.00–22.00	Numeroiden jako \| Bib Pickup 15–160 km	Äkäslompolo
18.7.2025	Perjantai \| Friday
09.00–13.00	Numeroiden jako \| Bib Pickup 15–160 km	Äkäslompolo
10.50	Spare bagien jättö Äkäslompoloon tapahtumakeskukseen 160 km sulkeutuu. Saagasta juoksubussilla tulevat voivat jättää bagit Jounin kaupan pysäkille rullakkoon. Drop-off for spare bags at the event center in Äkäslompolo for the 160 km race closes. Those coming by race bus from Saaga can leave their bags in the rack at the Jounin Kauppa stop.	Äkäslompolo
13.00	Lähtö \| Start Of 160 km	Hetta
15.00	Lähtö \| Start Of 66 km
17.00–21.00	Numeroiden jako \| Bib Pickup 15–100 km	Äkäslompolo
21.35	Spare bagien jättö Äkäslompoloon tapahtumakeskukseen 100 km sulkeutuu. Saagasta juoksubussilla tulevat voivat jättää bagit Jounin kaupan pysäkille rullakkoon. Drop-off for spare bags at the event center in Äkäslompolo for the 100 km race closes. Those coming by race bus from Saaga can leave their bags in the rack at the Jounin Kauppa stop.
23.00	Lähtö Start Of 100 km	Pallas
19.7.2025	Lauantai \| Saturday
05.00	66 km maali sulkeutuu The finish line will be closed	Pallas
10.00–13.45	Numeroiden jako \| Bib Pickup 15–37 km	Äkäslompolo
12.00	Lähtö \| Start Of 37 km	Äkäslompolo
14.00	Lähtö \| Start Of 15 km	Äkäslompolo
18.00	NUTS 300 maali sulkeutuu \| The finish line will be closed	Äkäslompolo
19.00	Palkintojenjako kaikki matkat Prize ceremony all distances	Äkäslompolo
24.00	160 km, 100 km, 37 km maali sulkeutuu \| The finish line will be closed	Äkäslompolo
	Bussikuljetukset lähtöpaikoille * Kyydin varanneille \| For those with a bus reservation
14.7.2025 Ma \| Mon NUTS 300	7.30 Jounin kauppa (Sannanrannantie 3) ➞ 7.40 Äkäshotelli ➞ 8.00 Lapland Hotels Saaga (Ylläsjärvi) ➞ Njurkulahti 🇫🇮 Ajoaika noin 3 h. Matkalla yksi huoltotauko. 🇬🇧 Estimated travel time: approx. 3 hours. One service stop along the way.
18.7.2025 Pe \| Fri
160 km	10.15 Lapland Hotels Saaga (Ylläsjärvi) ➞ 10.30 P2 parkkipaikka Y1/Äkäshotelli ➞ 10.45 Jounin kauppakeskus (Tunturitie) ➞ Hetta 🇫🇮 Ajoaika noin 2 h. 🇬🇧 Travel time approx. 2 h.
66 km	12.00 Lapland Hotels Saaga (Ylläsjärvi) ➞ 12.15 P2 parkkipaikka Y1 ➞ 12.20 Äkäshotelli ➞ 12.30 Jounin kauppakeskus (Tunturitie) ➞ Hetta 🇫🇮 Ajoaika noin 2 h. 🇬🇧 Travel time approx. 2 h.
100 km	21.00 Lapland Hotels Saaga (Ylläsjärvi) ➞ 21.15 P1 parkkipaikka Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio/Äkäshotelli ➞ 21.30 Jounin kauppakeskus (Tunturitie) ➞ Pallas 🇫🇮 Ajoaika noin 1 h 15 min. 🇬🇧 Travel time approx. 1 h 15 min.
	Shuttle-bussit \| Shuttle buses Ei ennakkovarausta, kyyti on ilmainen \| No advance reservation required, free of charge
	Pallaksen 66 km:n maalista Ylläkselle \| From the 66 km finish at Pallas to Ylläs
	🇫🇮Pallaksen 66 km:n maalista on tarjolla ilmainen paluukuljetus Äkäslompoloon. Bussit lähtevät noin 30 minuutin päästä maaliintulosta, tai kun ovat täynnä. Ajoaika on noin tunti ja määränpäänä Jounin Kauppa. Myös yön viimeiset bussit odottavat kaikki juoksijat maaliin. Varaudu viivästyksiin: pakkaa evästä ja kuivaa vaatetta “start returns” -pussiin. Lauantaina liikennöi erillinen jatkobussi Ylläsjärven ja tapahtumakeskuksen välillä. 🇬🇧There’s a free return shuttle from the 66 km finish at Pallas to Äkäslompolo. Buses depart about 30 minutes after you finish or when full. Travel time is around one hour, and drop-off is at Jounin Kauppa. The last night buses will wait for all finishers. Delays possible – pack snacks and dry clothes in your start returns bag. A separate connecting bus runs on Saturday between Ylläsjärvi and the event center.

The event centre is located in the village Äkäslompolo, which is close to the fell Yllästunturi a.k.a. “Ylläs”.

Address: Sannanrannantie 3, 95970 Kolari, Finland

Bib Pickup

You will get a a bib number and safety pins. If you have booked an GPS tracking device remember to ask it. These devices are to be switched on just before start to ensure batteries last till finish (race organiser will instruct at starting point).

160 km and 100 km runners will receive drop bags to be sent to a Aid Station point along the route. We will also provide a plastic bag and a numbered label for your race number for gear returning to the finish line for the 160 km, 100 km, and 66 km runners. See more details under “Aid Stations and Time Charts”

Please mark your bag clearly with your name and bib number. After the use in the aid station, all spare bags will be transported back to the finish line before Saturday evening.

In case of any questions: info@nuts.fi or +358 40 6605 280 / Eppu.

160 km

160 km through Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park! The classic Hetta–Pallas, midnight trails, and the Ylläs crossing – an unforgettable ultra adventure in the Arctic night.

100 km

Experience the magic of the Midnight Sun: 100 km from Pallas to Äkäslompolo through national park trails and forests. A true ultra challenge in the light of the Arctic night!

66 km

The legendary Hetta–Pallas hiking trail with an extra twist! 66 km of open fells, deep gorges, and stunning national park scenery – a true classic with a little more adventure.

37 km

Over Ylläs and onto the trails of Kesänki! The route climbs Ylläs from the Ylläsjärvi side, descends to Kellokas, and joins the shorter route through Pirunkuru and Tahkokuru. Stunning views!

15 km

From Äkäslompolo through Pirunkuru and Tahkokuru to stunning Kesänki landscapes! A compact trail running experience in Lapland, perfect for runners of all levels.

NUTS 300

The Ultimate Lapland Ultra: Dive into the heart of Lapland’s wilderness with the NUTS 300, an ultra-endurance challenge that tests your limits against the backdrop of the region’s most breathtaking landscapes. This race is not just about distance; it’s an adventure through time and nature, where every step takes you deeper into the enchanting Lapland experience. Join us for this extraordinary journey and become part of a story that resonates with the spirit of the North.

NUTS Kids & Juniors

Young Runners’ Adventure: In conjunction with NUTS Ylläs Pallas, we host a fun and accessible trail running event for children and youth. Filled with joy and the spirit of outdoor activities, runners of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the fun and challenge themselves. The event takes place near Äkäslompolo in the Ylläs area and is part of the Ylläs Outdoor Week, with the trail run scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2024.

mandatory advisable	160 km	100 km	66 km	37 km
MOBILE PHONE Protect from getting wet and save the event emergency number: +358 40 6605 281.
ELASTIC ADHESIVE BANDAGE Elastic support bandage – waterproof packed (min. 6 cm x 100 cm).
CUP We do not litter the national park with disposable cups. Aid stations do not provide disposable cups.
SPOON Bring a spoon so you have something to scoop up your soup. Aid stations do not provide disposable spoons.
WATER BOTTLE OR HYDRATION BLADDER Water bottle or hydration bladder.	Min 1,5 l	Min 1,5 l	Min 1,5 l	Min 1,5 l
SPACE BLANKET For warmth in emergencies.
SIGNAL WHISTLE Included in many backpacks.
EMERGENCY ENERGY Emergency energy for critical situations, minimum 250 kcal.
WATERPROOF SHELL JACKET WITH HOOD Water column rating minimum 10,000 mm.
GLOVES Nights are cold.
RUNNING POLES If you use poles, you must carry them for the entire race. Poles cannot be left at aid stations, picked up along the route, or sent to an aid station in a drop bag.
POWER BANK Ensure your phone battery lasts until the finish line.

Mandatory equipment must be carried from start to finish. Event staff may conduct random equipment checks during the race.

Aid station locations are listed in the route description of each distance. You’ll find links to the descriptions in the Routes & Maps section.

Water, bananas, sports drinks, salty and sweet snacks are available at all aid stations. Aid stations will also take care of vegans, gluten-frees and those allergic to chocolate – at least. Please pay attention while signing up that you inform us about your special diets. More information about snacks and drinks at the stations.

Please note: Only water is available at the Kotamaja aid station.

There are toilets here and there along the way but bring your own toilet paper

Spare bags: 160 km’s participants can send their spare bags to the Pallas and Peurakaltio aid stations and 100 km’s participants to the Peurakaltio aid station. You must bring your packed spare bag (the one given by organiser) to the Bib Pickup service. Please mark your bag clearly with your name and a bib number. Spare bags will be returned back to Äkäslompolo on Saturday evening.

Use of external aid is only allowed at the official aid stations: Ketomella, Pallas, Rauhala, Peurakaltio, Ylläsjärvi and Kellokas. Pahtavuoma is not possible for supporters due to road limitations.

Excessive gear and clothing needed by 66 km, 100 km and 160 km runners: In case you need any extra gear or clothing at the starting lines, the race organiser will transfer them back to the finish lines in Pallas (66km) and Äkäslompolo (100km and 160km). You will receive a bag for this aswell from the bib pick-up if you ask. Kindly mark your belongings properly with your name and a bib number; loose jackets and/or pants might get dirty so pack all items that are to be transferred to e.g. in plastic bags. Bags will be stored outdoors.

66 km, 100 km and 160 km runners: Similar to text above, you can leave “shower & refreshment-kit” at starting point for us to be delivered to finish in Pallas or Äkäslompolo waiting your arrival. Kindly do not pack any glass items (e.g. bottles).

The most common problems are blisters, abrasions, injuries caused after falling and fatigue after running out of energy and dehydration. There is always a risk of hypothermia after your speed gets slow or you must stop. Prepare yourself so that you can help yourself and get to an aid station or to the nearest shelter. It is absolutely mandatory to help others in need. If any of the fellow runners seem to have troubles please ask his/her condition.

In a case of emergency during the run please call to the race’s emergency duty phone.

You must carry a mobile phone in case for any help (for you or for fellow runners). Race organiser can also call you to ask for help for other runners or to check your status. Even tough everything is OK with you when emergency duty number calls – please answer!

Best cellular connections at the rural areas of Lapland are provided by the “Telia” telecom operator. If your phone service is provided by someone else please consider of getting a Telia prepaid SIM. If you change your phone number for the race please remember to change it also to your personal details provided to organisers.

In case you prefer to use your national SIM card, please ensure before the race it works properly (roaming in Finland)

If you decide to quit, please do so only at the aid stations from where you will be guided to the nearest road for a pick up. Note out that even if you did quit, you may have to walk several kilometres to reach the transportation. If you are not able to move, evacuation will be carried out by a rescue helicopter through National Emergency Services. Distances to the nearest roads from the Pallas-Hetta leg: Montellinmaja 3km, Hannukuru 10km, Tappuri 9km, Pyhäkero aid station 2.5km.

66km series will be followed by a race guide from Pallas who dresses on a yellow vest and has working communications to Race Centre.

In case of serious accidents call public emergency number 112 first and ask for help. After that, contact the race’s emergency duty phone +358 40 6605 281

Participants must take care of their own insurance policy.

Important notice:

The weather might change rapidly at the open fell; it can get very cold and even snow also in July!
In case of poor visibility (fog, darkness), please pay special attention to the route markings.
Please be extra careful when crossing roads, rivers or streams.
If you decide to drink from the streams or rivers it is on your own responsibility!
The route runs through the National Park so you must stay on the trail!
Littering is absolutely prohibited!
The trail is demanding because of steep ups and downhills, slippery stones, roots and muddy areas.
In a case of sprained ankle remember RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Remember to drink enough and do not forget electrolytes.
All the runners and their actions will make the race safe for everyone! Be safe and take care of your fellow runners.

Showers: Showers & Saunas are available for participants after the race at Lapland Hotel Äkäshotelli.

After Race meal: There will be soup and salty snacks available at both finishes after the races. Salty snacks are naturally gluten free and for the vegans there is also vegan friendly soup available.

Runner can be disqualified if

Littering (inc. biodegranble fruit skins) can cause a time penalty or a disqualifying – depending on the disrespect of the action.
Unethical behaviour
Using external aid outside of the aid stations
Not helping fellow runners in need
Taking the short cut
Not visiting all aid stations

Runner will be disqualified if

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Missing compulsory gear. Race steward may carry out inspections along the route to check your equipment.
Exceeding time limits, see Aid Stations and Time Charts

Changes

The organiser reserves the right to make changes. Please follow this page for additional information.