NUTS HEL
Trail running event
At Eläintarha Sports Field and Central Park
on October 12, 2024

Helsinki City Trail becomes the newest NUTS trail run next October

  
Registration is now open!

What

NUTS HEL
Urban trail running event in Helsinki’s Central Park. Three different distances: 6 km, 14 km, and 24 km. Suitable for both beginners and experienced runners. Friday early evening, NUTS Kids & Juniors for the little trail runners in the family!

Where

Eläintarha Sports Field, Helsinki
Start and finish at the Eläintarha Sports Field. The routes run through the beautiful scenery of Helsinki’s Central Park, reaching the Haltialanmetsä Nature Reserve.

When

October 12, 2024
Registration is now open! Secure your spot and get ready for an autumn running adventure in the heart of urban nature.

NUTS Kids & Juniors on Friday, 11th October, early evening.

LIVE RESULTS

Welcome to the NUTS HEL event, a new urban trail running gem in the heart of Helsinki! This event, formerly known as Helsinki City Trail, has for years provided runners with the opportunity to experience the unique trails and stunning forest landscapes of Helsinki’s Central Park – and now it is part of the NUTS family!

NUTS HEL brings the celebration of trail running to the city, where both seasoned veteran runners and first-timers can equally enjoy our routes that wind through the most charming trails and rocky paths of Central Park. You can choose a distance of 6, 14, or 24 kilometers, each designed to offer a suitable challenge for every runner.

The event combines the ease of urban trail running – the start and finish lines are located at the traditional Eläintarhan kenttä, which is conveniently accessible by tram. The organization and the joyful atmosphere of the event are now brought to you by NUTS, the veteran of trail running events, who bring their familiar energy and expertise to NUTS HEL. Get ready to experience trail running in the middle of Helsinki, NUTS-style!

Zoomer Run Rebate – For Young Runners!

Hey young runner! 🌟 If you were born in 1998 or later, you have the chance to get a 30% discount on your registration fee for the NUTS HEL event.

Who? Everyone born in 1998 or later.

Why? We want to see more young trail runners at our events and make the joy of trail running accessible to everyone.

Age Limits: 24 km: at least 16 years old, 14 km: at least 12 years old, 6 km: no age limit

Don’t miss this opportunity! Grab your friends and come enjoy the urban nature of Central Park. 🌲🏃‍♂️💨

Register now and take advantage of the Zoomer Run Rebate!

Secure Your Spot for NUTS Karhunkierros 2025!

Exclusive Offer for NUTS HEL Runners: Receive early access to register for NUTS Karhunkierros 2025. Secure your place in Finland’s largest trail running event before public registration opens!

Public Registration: Public registration opens on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM.


Instructions for Participants

The organiser reserves the right to make changes. Please follow this page for additional information.

11.10.2024 On Friday
Alkaen 15.00NUTS Expo yhteislenkit, -treenit ja ohjelmat perjantaina vapaasti kaikilleEläintarha Sports Field
15.00–20.00Bib Pickup
Vauhtisammakko’s introductory training sessions on Friday evening at 16:00, 17:00, and 18:00.
Tutustu ja kokeile polkujuoksukenkiä: Dynafit, VJ, Hoka
17.00 Group Run 3 km, come and test new running shoes and get tips to the trails!
17.30NUTS Kids & Juniors
19.00–20.00Inspiraatiota ja motia poluille! Tule kuulemaan kokeneiden juoksijoiden vinkit!

Noin 19.00 Eevi Bengs & Max Moberg: Kuinka kehityn aloittelijasta polkujuoksun NUTS 300km voittajaksi?

Noin 19.20 Jasmina Nikula: Kuinka yhdistää polkujuoksuharrastus ja ruuhkavuodet?

12.10.2024 On Saturday
8.00–Bib Pickup Eläintarha Sports Field
10.00 wave start24 km start
10.30 wave start14 km start
11.00 6 km start
13.00Prize ceremonyFinish Line
16.00Finish line closes

Event Center, Start, Finish

Eläintarha Sports Field
Vauhtitie 6, 00250 Helsinki Google Maps ›

Race Bib Pickup

We will distribute participant materials at the event tent. You will receive your race bib with a timing chip and safety pins. Be sure to allow enough time to collect your bib before your race starts.

Bag Storage

There is bag storage near the bib pickup area, where you can store your belongings during the race. Please note that bag storage is always at your own risk.

Public Transport

The event center is well connected by public transport. Check the best route for you at: reittiopas.hsl.fi ›

Parking

There is street parking and a parking area on Vauhtitie in front of the sports field, subject to zone 2 fees on weekdays.

Additional parking can be found a few hundred meters away:
EuroPark, P-Helsingin jäähalli
Nordenskiöldinkatu 13, 00250 Helsinki Google Maps ›

The 24 km route has six aid stations: one at the 6 km turnaround point, and additional stations in Pirkkola and Paloheinä on both the outbound and return legs.

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The 14 km route has three aid stations: one at the 6 km turnaround point on both the outbound and return legs, and one in Pirkkola (where the 14 km route turns onto the return path).

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The 6 km route has one aid station at the turnaround point.

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Aid Stations

You can find the locations and number of aid stations in the Routes section ›

At the aid stations, water and SQUEEZY Orange sports drink are available. Please note that no cups are provided at the aid stations – only jugs to fill your own cup, bottle, or hydration bladder. Drinking directly from the jugs is not allowed! Water is only for drinking, not for pouring over yourself.

There will also be both salty and sweet snacks at the aid stations, such as bananas, chocolate, and Herkkumaa pickles. At the Pirkkola aid station (14/24 km), there will be clementines, and at the Paloheinä aid station (24 km), cola and Jaffa will be available.

Trash bins are available at the aid stations. All trash generated during the event must be taken to the aid stations or to the finish line bins. This includes fruit peels, which should also be disposed of in the bins.

At the Finish Line

After the race, you can replenish your energy with a delicious warm soup from Feelia, with a vegan option available. As a salty snack, Oikia chips will be offered at the finish line.

Personal Support

The race is “partially self-supported.” Participants carry their own food and drinks needed between aid stations. External support is only allowed at the official aid stations. At the aid stations, runners can refill their water supplies and enjoy the snacks provided. You’re welcome to load snacks into a cup and eat them on the go as you prepare for the next leg. If you have personal support, you can receive extra food from them – but only at the official aid stations.

  • mandatory  
  • advisable

We provide for the 6 km, 14 km, and 24 km distances:

  • Race bib and safety pins – Attach your bib visibly on your chest or at your waist with a race belt.

Bring with you

6 km, 14 km, 24 km:

  • A functioning mobile phone with a fully charged battery – Protect it from water and save the event emergency number +358 40 6605 281. The phone must be with you to call for help for yourself or other participants. The organizers may also need to contact you. If we call, answer the phone even if you are fine.
  • Cup and spoon – We avoid littering and wasting natural resources with disposable tableware.
  • Elastic adhesive bandage packed in a waterproof bag (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder of at least 0.5 liters.
  • Emergency blanket to keep warm in case of an emergency.
  • Signal whistle.
  • Emergency energy of at least 250 kcal.

Please note that we do not provide disposable cups at the aid stations!

Mandatory equipment must be carried from the start to the finish. The event organizers may conduct spot checks on the mandatory equipment during the event.

Rules

If an injury occurs along the route that prevents you from continuing, call the event emergency number +358 40 6605 281.

If you need to withdraw from the race, inform the event emergency service. In the case of a serious accident, call the general emergency number 112 first and seek help. After that, inform the organizers by calling the event emergency number.

The rules and guidelines for the race are based on the Trail Runner’s Etiquette, compiled jointly by the Trail Tour Finland and Ultra Trail Tour Finland events. The rule for all distances is: SEMI-AUTONOMY (see Trail Runner’s Etiquette for more details).

NOTE! Littering is strictly prohibited (this includes biodegradable peels), and penalties will range from time penalties to disqualification depending on the severity of the offense.