Tallinn is an ancient and modern city between the East and the West. It is exactly this combination of old and new that the course of Tallinn Marathon will introduce.
Ultra distances are sold out!
Registration will open on Tuesday October 6th 2015 at 6 pm.
A challenging trail running event in the magnificent landscapes of Kuusamo.
Route description:
The route is challenging: steep uphills and downhills, rugged terrain with roots and stones, mud and even snow. You will cross rivers on suspension bridges and climb long stairs. The demanding journey will reward you with picturesque landscapes. Karhunkierros was voted as the Trip Destination of the Year 2014 (Vuoden Retkikohde) by the public.
Route map:
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Refreshment stations:
There will be a possibility to replenish water supplies at the refreshment stations along the way. Sports drink and both savory and sweet energy will be available as well. As befits the nature of the event, runners will carry their own energy supply and necessary equipment with them. Outside aid is permitted only at the organizer's refreshment stations.
Venue facilities:
The race office will be situated at Rantasipi Rukahovi Hotel. The services are good in Ruka and Kuusamo and there are things to do for non-running travellers as well: see more here.
Series:
160 km (1,994 meters elevation gain) Ruka - Hautajärvi Visitor Center - Ruka Cut-off 36h
80 km (997 meters elevation gain) Hautajärvi Visitor Center - Ruka Cut-off 17h
53 km (814 meters elevation gain) Oulanka Visitor Center - Ruka Cut-off 10h
160 km Until December 31, 2015: 103 € January 1 - March 31, 2016: 123 € April 1 - May 15, 2016: 143 €
80 km Until December 31, 2015: 87 € January 1 - March 31, 2016: 107 € April 1 - May 15, 2016: 127 €
53 km Until December 31, 2015: 67 € January 1 - March 31, 2016: 87 € April 1 - May 15, 2016: 107 €
31 km Until December 31, 2015: 57 € January 1 - March 31, 2016: 77 € April 1 - May 15, 2016: 97 €
Transport to the start:
Bus transport to the starts at Hautajärvi, Oulanka Visitor Center, or Juuma can be purchased in connection with the registration for 9 €. The buses will leave from the race office at Ruka according to the schedule on the race homepage. The 160 km start and finish are located at Ruka so transport is not needed for the 160 km runners. It is also possible to purchase the transport just before the race, on the race homepage, for 14 €. The 31 km start is an especially narrow dead end so it is advisable to avoid private cars.
The entry fee includes:
The participation eligibility for the distance you have chosen includes not only great race competitors but also drink and energy refreshments. If you have to stop the race we will transport you to the finish from the refreshment stations. Drop bags for the participants of the 160 km and 80 km series according to the race regulations. You can leave their extra clothes at the start to be returned to the finish. Having reached the finish you get to socialize with your competitors while enjoying a bowl of soup and you also get to wash up.
Safety:
Marked hiking trails will be used as the routes. The paths are demanding, so experience of trail running is preferable when it comes to the shorter distances. In the case of the 160 km earlier experience of ultra trail running is required.
The organizer has a liability insurance. It is advisable for the participant to have an extensive personal insurance in the case of an accident. By registering you agree to follow the organizer's terms and conditions, agree that you are participating with your own responsibility and indemnify the organizer from any claims in the case of an accident during the event.
Cancellation:
Until May 15th 2016, it is possible to transfer your participation eligibility to someone else (sell or give to a friend, for instance) by logging in to MyNextRun. After this date, transfers are possible for a fee of 10 € in which case please contact the race office at info@nuts.fi.
In case of sickness, it is possible to transfer your participation eligibility to an upcoming NUTS-event by contacting the race office at info@nuts.fi. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Series changes are possible from a shorter ultra distance to a longer ultra distance by paying the remainder of the participation fee. Changes from the 31 km are not possible if the participant limit of the ultra series has been reached.
It is possible to get qualification points for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®, 4 points from running the 160 km series and 2 points for the 80 km series. The race follows International Trail-Running Association (ITRA) regulations, see more here
Ihan nuts
Vannoin viimeiset kuuden kilometrin aikana etten ikinä enää osallistun kun olin niin loppu. Mutta tulihan ilmoitettu uudestaan:)