Kokkola Ultra Run 6h

Race completed

not publishedn/a Distance

1 m Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.

What the course asks

Field size ~24 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for this road race with 1 m of ascent.

Trail Running ShoesCushioning on road that is still there in the last quarter.
Race NutritionSelf-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Cascadia 18

Versatile trail shoe with BioMoGo DNA cushioning and TrailTack rubber outsole.

$140 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Naked

Running Band

Minimalist waist-mounted running band. Ultra-light alternative to a vest for shorter races.

$60 ★★★★☆ 4.3

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Course Notes

The race course is officially measured and it is 864.2 meters long. The course is quite flat and there is approximately one meter ascension per lap. Half of the course is gravel and the other halve tarmac.

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