Event Guide
Welcome to the NUTS HEL Event Guide.
This page contains all essential information for participants: schedule, event center details, aid stations, mandatory equipment and competition rules.
We recommend reading the guide carefully before race weekend. The page will be updated as needed closer to the event.
If anything remains unclear, you will find contact details at the bottom of the page.
Preliminary schedule – updates and details will be added throughout the summer! ☀️
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09.10.2026 |
Perjantai | Friday | |
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Tarkempi aikataulu varmistuu lähempänä tapahtumaa | ||
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15.00–20.00 |
Numeroiden jako | Bib Pickup |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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17.30 |
Lähtö | Start Of |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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19.00 |
Lähtö | Start Of |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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10.10.2026 |
Lauantai | Saturday | |
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8.00– |
Numeroiden jako | Bib Pickup |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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10.00 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin | wave start |
Lähtö | Start Of |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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10.30 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin | wave start |
Lähtö | Start Of |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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11.00 alkaen lähtöryhmittäin | wave start |
Lähtö | Start Of |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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13.00 |
Palkintojenjako kaikki matkat |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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16.00 |
Maali sulkeutuu | The finish line will be closed |
Eläintarhan kenttä | Eläintarha Sports Field |
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.
We recommend getting a number already on Friday to avoid the crowds
Bag Storage
There is a separate gear storage area at the event site where you can leave your belongings during the run. Please note, however, that storage is always at your own risk. When picking up your race number, you can request a bag for items you wish to leave at the start. Mark your bag with the tear-off strip at the bottom of your race bib. If you use your own bag, please label it clearly with your name and race number.
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 ›
Aid Stations
You can find the locations and number of aid stations in the Routes section ›
At the aid stations, water and NOSHT 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 (14/25 km), there will be clementines, and at the Paloheinä aid station (25 km), soda 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
At the finish line after your run, you can recharge with a tasty warm soup, with a vegan option also available. As a savory extra, there will be chips, and as the official finish line drinks from KOFF: Crisp Lager, Crisp Lemon, and Crisp Mango-Passion non-alcoholic beers.
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.
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25 km |
14 km |
6 km | ||
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MOBILE PHONE | ||||
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ELASTIC ADHESIVE BANDAGE | ||||
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CUP | ||||
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SPOON | ||||
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WATER BOTTLE OR HYDRATION BLADDER | ||||
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SPACE BLANKET | ||||
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SIGNAL WHISTLE | ||||
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EMERGENCY ENERGY |
Mandatory equipment must be carried from start to finish. Event staff may conduct random equipment checks during the race.
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.
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