Participant Guide

❤️‍🩹 EMERGENCY & PROBLEM SITUATIONS ON THE COURSE
If an accident, lack of energy, or any other issue prevents you from continuing, call the race emergency number: +358 40 6605 281.
In case of a serious accident, call the general emergency number 112 first to request help. After that, inform the organizers by calling +358 40 6605 281.

📱 MOBILE PHONE IS A MANDATORY ITEM
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)

⛔️ DNF & EVACUATION
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.

⚠️ The event trails are largely located in sparsely populated wilderness areas, where the road network is limited and often in poor condition, and distances are long. For this reason, we strongly recommend avoiding withdrawal between aid stations.

In situations between aid stations that threaten life or health, assistance is provided by the national rescue services by calling the emergency number 112.

After calling the emergency number, please also notify the race center to avoid unnecessary search operations.

Participants withdrawing at aid stations should note that some aid stations are located in remote areas with poor road access and no taxi services available. As a result, organized transportation for withdrawing runners may be several hours away, and waiting times can be significantly longer than in a city marathon.

Be prepared with warm clothing and mosquito protection. From several aid stations, there may also be a walk of several kilometers to the nearest road where a bus can reach to pick up withdrawing participants.

📍 DISTANCES TO ROAD ON THE PALLAS–HETTA STAGE
Montellinmaja → road: 3 km
Hannukuru → road: 10 km
Tappuri → road: 9 km
Pyhäkeron kämppä → road: 2.5 km

🏃‍♀️ 160 KM SAFETY RUNNERS & INSURANCE
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.

🤕 COMMON RUNNING ISSUES
The most common issues during the race include:

• chafing and blisters
• injuries caused by falls
• dehydration
• exhaustion due to lack of energy

In cold conditions, the risk of hypothermia increases. Be prepared to take care of yourself on the course.
Trail running also involves helping others. If a fellow runner appears to be struggling, ask about their condition and ability to continue.

Remember to rehydrate properly at the finish with sports drink, juice, or water.
Note:
alcohol is not recommended for post-race rehydration
nausea may occur in the sauna
if this happens, move to a cooler area, lie down, and elevate your legs

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.