NUTS Pyhä

Trail Running covering 11 km to 42.9 km with up to 1,120 m D+ in Pelkosenniemi (Lappland, Finland)

Location

Pelkosenniemi, Lappland, FinlandShow on map(67.1084° N, 27.5146° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2016

Elevation gainUp to +1,120 m

NUTS Pyhä is an endurance sporting event in Pelkosenniemi, Lappland, FI focused on Trail Running. First held in 2016, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Tunturimaraton (42.9 km, +1,120 m D+), Tunturipuolikas (22.3 km, +820 m D+), and Tunturikymppi (11 km, +490 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (nutspyha.fi).

Official website

NUTS Pyhä in Pelkosenniemi (Work: "Djupfjorden, 2010 09", Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Djupfjorden, 2010 09" · Photo: **Ximonic , Simo Räsänen** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Forest Nature & Off-Road Mountain

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Tunturimaraton	Trail Running	42.9 km	+1,120 m	620 m - 1,090 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tunturipuolikas	Trail Running	22.3 km	+820 m	623 m - 967 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tunturikymppi	Trail Running	11 km	+490 m	626 m - 832 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.9 km

Elevation gain

+1,120 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,120 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 1,090 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

42.9 km+1,120 m D+Peak 1,090 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,090 m above sea level (+1,120 m D+, -1,120 m D-)

Peak: 1,090 m·at 20.7 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does NUTS Pyhä take place?

NUTS Pyhä takes place in Pelkosenniemi, Lappland, FI (start area at coordinates 67.1084° N, 27.5146° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at NUTS Pyhä?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Tunturimaraton (42.9 km, +1,120 m D+), Tunturipuolikas (22.3 km, +820 m D+), and Tunturikymppi (11 km, +490 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for NUTS Pyhä?

The main competition (Tunturimaraton over 42.9 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,120 m of elevation gain and -1,120 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,090 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for NUTS Pyhä?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (nutspyha.fi).