NUTS Karhunkierros 2021

End of May in Kuusamo. The call of the Karhunkierros is irresistible – come and experience Finland’s most beloved hiking trail, transformed into a runners’ paradise! NUTS Karhunkierros offers diverse distances, from a novice’s joy to an ultra runner’s dream. Embrace the awakening of spring nature and live the thrill of trail running amidst the brea

166K 55K 83K 34K 12K

166K

ITRA Points

Mountain Level

Finisher Level

380

National League

RACE DETAILS RACE COURSE RACE RESULTS

Course details

Race Date: 2021/05/28

Start Time: 14:00:00

Participation: Solo

Distance: 169.60

Elevation Gain: +3910

Elevation Loss: -3940

Time Limit: 34:0:0

Number of Aid Stations: 7

Number of Participants: 250

Challenge: Ultra Trail Tour Finland

About the Race

When 83 km just isn’t enough and you’re eager to truly push your limits, the 166 km distance offers a double challenge. This route takes you on the legendary Karhunkierros hiking trail from Ruka to Hautajärvi and back, providing double the views, double the hills, and double the adventure.

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Born in July 2013, the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) aims to give a voice to parties involved in trail running in order to promote its strong values, its diversity, the safety of races and the health of runners, as well as to further the development of trail running and ensure a constructive dialogue between the national and international bodies with an interest in the sport.

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