Hossa National Park, Finland · Saturday, July 3, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Kainuu Trail 55k

290 days away

55 km Distance

1,980 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

65.4894° N, 29.3556° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 36 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 14 hours 15:16 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 80% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~80 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 22 h 09 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 247 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail with 1,980 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,980 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

In this event’s 55 k Värikallio distance we offer for trail runners almost all the perfect trail running trails, terrains, sceneries, and sightseeings of Hossa National Park´s area - and all these experiences during the one day.

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