Kaldoaivi Ultra Trail 2026

Kaldoaivi Ultra Trail offers five extreme arctic trail race distances (168 km, 113 km, 57 km, 30 km, and 18 km) through the remote Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area in Utsjoki, Northern Finland. Runners experience Europe’s northernmost wild wilderness, vast open fell landscapes, arctic birch forests, and pristine lake ridges under the continuous midnight sun.

🇫🇮 Finland  |  📍 Utsjoki  |  📅 July 24–25, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100M (168 km)
📍 Point-to-Point (All Distances)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺️ Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 168 km: Njallavaara (P-to-P) | July 24, 10:00
113 km: Pulmankijärvi (P-to-P) | July 24, 20:00
57 km: Mieraslompolo (P-to-P) | July 25, 09:00
30 km: Skalluvaara (P-to-P) | July 25, 11:30
18 km: Skalluvaara (P-to-P) | July 25, 12:30
🌲 Terrain Type Forest Trail / Gravel / Asphalt
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 168 km: 1.69% / +2,840 m (-2,810 m)
113 km: 1.35% / +1,520 m (-1,512 m)
57 km: 1.14% / +650 m (-724 m)
30 km: +270 m
18 km: +160 m
⛰️ Max / Min Altitude 168 km: Max 432 m / Min 40 m
113 km: Max 447 m / Min 70 m
57 km: Max 387 m / Min 65 m
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 168 km: 5 stations (Limit: 36 hours)
113 km: 3 stations (Limit: 26 hours)
57 km: 1 station (Limit: 13 hours)
30 km & 18 km: 1 station
📍 GPX File Availability Available

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 168 km: 100M Index
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level N/A
📈 ITRA Finisher Level N/A
🇫🇮 National League N/A

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers: N/A
Crew Support: N/A
Poles: N/A
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

Drop Bags: Pulmankijärvi (55 km) & Mieraslompolo (117 km) [168k]
Mandatory Gear Level: Standard (Basic for 57k, 30k, 18k)

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: Yes | Changing Rooms: Yes | Toilets: Yes
💰 Entry Fee 168 km: 249 – 299 EUR
113 km: 199 – 239 EUR
57 km: 129 – 159 EUR
30 km: 99 – 129 EUR
18 km: 69 – 99 EUR
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: July | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Ivalo Airport (IVL) – 175 km
🚆 Transport Options Bus from Ivalo Airport (approx. 6 h / 175 km)
🏨 Accommodation
🟡 Moderate to find (Utsjoki)
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📊 Historical Statistics

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Kaldoaivi Ultra Trail 168 km 43 25 58.14% 18 41.86% 17:50:19
Kaldoaivi Ultra Trail 57 km 102 100 98.04% 2 1.96% 4:47:42
Kaldoaivi Ultra Trail 30 km 84 83 98.81% 1 1.19% 2:34:16
Kaldoaivi Ultra Trail 18 km 68 68 100.00% 0 0.00% 1:16:11
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