Trail Running

Vaarojen Maraton

Trail Running covering 21 km to 130 km with up to 4,200 m D+ in Koli (North Karelia, Finland)

LocationKoli, Nordkarelien, FinlandShow on map(63.0945° N, 29.8080° E)
Date & StatusOctober 1, 2027 to October 2, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +4,200 m

Vaarojen Maraton is an endurance sporting event in Koli, Nordkarelien, FI focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Mountain, High Altitude, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Ultra 130 km (130 km, +4,200 m D+), Ultra 65 km (65 km, +2,100 m D+), Marathon Trail 43 km (43 km, +1,350 m D+), and Half Marathon Trail 21 km (21 km, +650 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 1, 2027 to October 2, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vaarojenmaraton.fi).

Official website
Vaarojen Maraton in Koli (Work: "Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April" · Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DayNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra 130 kmTrail Running130 km+4,200 m1,150 m - 2,914 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ultra 65 kmTrail Running65 km+2,100 m1,153 m - 2,035 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon Trail 43 kmTrail Running43 km+1,350 m1,156 m - 1,723 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half Marathon Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+650 m1,159 m - 1,432 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
130 km
Elevation gain
+4,200 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,200 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,914 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.5 % / 11.7 %
Course format
Loop course
130 km+4,200 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120FS63.0945° N, 29.8080° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,914 m above sea level (+4,200 m D+, -4,200 m D-)

Peak: 2,914 m·at 63.4 km·Ø 6.5 %
1,150 m1,738 m2,326 m2,914 m0 km26 km52 km78 km104 km130 km2,914 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Vaarojen Maraton take place?

Vaarojen Maraton takes place in Koli, Nordkarelien, FI (start area at coordinates 63.0945° N, 29.808° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 1, 2027 to October 2, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Vaarojen Maraton?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Ultra 130 km (130 km, +4,200 m D+), Ultra 65 km (65 km, +2,100 m D+), Marathon Trail 43 km (43 km, +1,350 m D+), and Half Marathon Trail 21 km (21 km, +650 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Vaarojen Maraton?

The main competition (Ultra 130 km over 130 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,200 m of elevation gain and -4,200 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,914 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 Vaarojen Maraton?

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