Check out the event’s participant instructions here!
Bus Transport to start line
For 83 km distances it’s possible to reserve a seat on a bus from Ruka to race start line. Reservation can be purchased when registering. You can also arrive at the start line by your own means – ⚠️ but note that the forest roads near the start lines are narrow and parking spots are sparse so we highly recommend the bus.
Start, Aid stations & finish Cut-Offs
📍🏃♀️Start Arctic Circle
⛺️ Oulangan luontokeskus 27,6km
⛺️Basecamp 59,4km
⛺️Konttainen 77,1km
🏁Ruka 84,4km
CUT-OFFS
👉83 km – Start to Finish: 18 h
👉83 km – Start to Oulanka (Cut-Off): 5 h
👉83 km – Start to Konttainen (Cut-Off): 15 h
DROP BAG TRANSPORT
🧳For the 83 km distance, the transport is from Ruka to the Oulanka Visitor Centre.
Distances
166 km
From Ruka to the Arctic Circle and back! 166 km on the legendary Karhunkierros trail offers fell summits, deep wilderness, and the ultimate ultra challenge – twice!83 km
From the Arctic Circle to Ruka! 83 km on the Karhunkierros trail takes you from Hautajärvi through deep forests, river gorges, and towering fells to the finish in Ruka.55 km
55 km of demanding trail running through Finland’s wilderness! This course takes you through forests, river gorges, and fells – the perfect balance of challenge and beauty.
