Event Guide 2027
Preparation and arrival information for NUTS Ylläs Pallas on 23–24 July 2027.
Main timetable 2027
Provisional main timetable for 2027 – subject to change. Confirmed updates will appear on this page.
All times are Finnish local time (EEST, UTC+3). Confirmed starts and the other provisional programme are separated below. Saturday at 24:00 means the start of Sunday 25 July 2027.
Confirmed starts and finish locations
Start times are confirmed in the 2027 RACE RESULT event 434870.
| Date | Time | Distance | Start | Finish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2027 | 13:00 | 160 km | Hetta | Äkäslompolo | Confirmed RR start |
| 23 July 2027 | 15:00 | 66 km | Hetta | Pallas | Confirmed RR start |
| 23 July 2027 | 23:00 | 100 km | Pallas | Äkäslompolo | Confirmed RR start |
| 24 July 2027 | 12:00 | 37 km | Äkäslompolo | Äkäslompolo | Confirmed RR start |
| 24 July 2027 | 14:00 | 15 km | Äkäslompolo | Äkäslompolo | Confirmed RR start |
The 66 km finishes in Pallas. All other main distances finish in Äkäslompolo.
Other provisional main programme
These programme times are provisional and are not confirmed service times for 2027. Check for updates before planning travel and bib pickup. Provisional finish closing times do not replace the distance-specific cut-off times to be confirmed later.
| Date | Time | Programme | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2027 | 12:00 onwards | NUTS Kids & Juniors – bib pickup opens | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 22 July 2027 | 13:00 | NUTS Kids & Juniors – 2.5 km start | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 22 July 2027 | 14:00 | NUTS Kids & Juniors – 6 km start | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 22 July 2027 | 18:00–22:00 | Bib pickup, 15–160 km | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 23 July 2027 | 09:00–13:00 | Bib pickup, 15–160 km | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 23 July 2027 | 10:50 | 160 km drop bag drop-off closes at the event centre | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 23 July 2027 | 17:00–21:00 | Bib pickup, 15–100 km | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 23 July 2027 | 21:35 | 100 km drop bag drop-off closes at the event centre | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 24 July 2027 | 05:00 | 66 km finish closes | Pallas | Provisional |
| 24 July 2027 | 10:00–13:45 | Bib pickup, 15–37 km | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 24 July 2027 | 19:00 | Prize ceremony, all distances | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
| 24 July 2027 | 24:00 | 160 km, 100 km and 37 km finishes close | Äkäslompolo | Provisional |
Arrival, bus to the start and return
Plan travelling to the Ylläs area, reaching your start, returning from the finish and local travel separately. The 160 and 66 km start in Hetta, the 100 km in Pallas, and the 37 and 15 km in Äkäslompolo. Plan your return separately from the 66 km finish in Pallas.
Detailed transport timetables
Detailed 2027 timetables for buses to the start, shuttle services, stops and return transport will be published in summer 2027. Return arrangements and service availability will be confirmed separately.
A bus fee or registration add-on does not confirm a bus departure time. A bus to the start is separate from a local shuttle service or return transport.
Bib pickup and event centre
Bib pickup
The event centre is in Äkäslompolo. Provisional bib pickup times are in the main timetable. You can collect your bib yourself or ask a friend to collect it using your bib number. The detailed event-area map and services will be confirmed separately.
Routes and maps
Route and preparation
160 km · 100 km · 66 km · 37 km · 15 km
Explore the route map for your distance. Detailed routes, actual lengths and elevation gain for 2027 will be confirmed for each distance. Elevation gain is the total ascent along the route. Current route cards will be published once confirmed.
Gear
Mandatory and recommended gear for 2027 will be confirmed for each distance. Carry mandatory gear from start to finish. Prepare for rapidly changing fell weather even in July. Protect your phone from water and ensure its battery lasts.
Aid stations and cut-off times
Aid stations, supplies and distance-specific cut-off times for 2027 will be confirmed separately. A cut-off is the latest permitted time to reach a point or the finish. Declare food allergies during registration. Detailed aid-station operating and service schedules will be published in summer 2027.
Drop bag and start bag
A drop bag is transported to an aid station designated by the organiser; a start bag is the bag you take to the start. Bag services, permitted contents and return arrangements for 2027 will be confirmed separately. Provisional drop bag drop-off deadlines for the 160 km and 100 km are in the main timetable. Other detailed bag drop-off and return schedules will be published in summer 2027.
GPS tracking
GPS tracking shows a participant’s location on a map. The 2027 tracking link, device availability and operating instructions will be published once confirmed. Always follow the instructions for the device you receive.
Safety
Help and withdrawal
In an emergency, call 112 and help anyone in need. The 2027 event emergency number and withdrawal instructions will be published once confirmed. Answer calls from the organiser even when everything is fine.
The routes cross remote wilderness. Roads may be far away, and help or transport may take hours to arrive. Prepare with warm clothing and protection from insects. If you cannot continue, keep warm and follow the instructions you receive.
Take care at river, stream and road crossings and on descents. Boardwalks, rocks and roots can be slippery. Pay particular attention to route markings in poor visibility. Be prepared to help yourself and others on the route. Plan adequate fluids and energy and arrange your own insurance cover.
After your run
Finish services, meals, washing facilities and any sauna for 2027 will be confirmed separately. Detailed service schedules will be published in summer 2027. The provisional prize ceremony time is in the main timetable. Allow time for recovery and rehydration after your run.
Rules and the national park
Follow trail running etiquette and the marked route. Do not take shortcuts or litter, including biodegradable peel. Help other participants when needed and treat others with respect. Follow confirmed gear requirements and cut-off times. Detailed event rules, permitted personal support locations and penalties for 2027 will be published once confirmed.
Supporters and personal support
Supporters follow the event from areas open to the public. Personal support means assisting an individual participant; permitted locations and arrangements will be confirmed separately. Share current instructions with your supporters and personal support team. Everyone should help others in an emergency.
Kids & Juniors
NUTS Kids & Juniors is provisionally planned for Thursday 22 July 2027 in Äkäslompolo. Provisional bib pickup and 2.5 km and 6 km start times are in the main timetable. The programme and routes will be confirmed separately.
Updates and contact
Subject to change. Check the current instructions on this page before the event. Questions: info@nuts.fi.
Current instructions
This page contains the instructions for 2027. Check the main timetable and topic updates above.