Kainuu Trail 2026

Kainuu Trail offers five scenic trail race distances (78 km, 55 km, 38 km, 21 km, and 10 km) starting and finishing at the Hossa Visitor Centre in Hossa National Park, Finland. Runners navigate ancient pine ridges, crystal-clear canyon lakes, and smooth singletrack through Finland’s pristine northern wilderness.

🇫🇮 Finland  |  📍 Hossa (Hossa Visitor Centre)  |  📅 June 27, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100K (78 km), 50K (55 km), 20K (38 km & 21 km)
🔄 Loop (All Distances)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺️ Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 78 km: Hossa Visitor Centre (Loop) | June 27, 06:00
55 km: Hossa Visitor Centre (Loop) | June 27, 08:00
38 km: Hossa Visitor Centre (Loop) | June 27, 09:00
21 km: Hossa Visitor Centre (Loop) | June 27, 10:00
10 km: Hossa Visitor Centre (Loop) | June 27, 10:30
🌲 Terrain Type Forest Trail / Gravel / Singletrack
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 78 km: 3.50% / +2,730 m (-2,730 m)
55 km: 3.61% / +1,980 m (-1,980 m)
38 km: 2.92% / +1,120 m (-1,120 m)
21 km: 2.95% / +620 m (-620 m)
10 km: 3.07% / +310 m (-310 m)
⛰️ Max / Min Altitude 78 km: Max 292 m / Min 193 m
55 km: Max 280 m / Min 173 m
38 km & 21 km: Max 279 m / Min 186 m
10 km: Max 238 m / Min 186 m
🍌 Aid Stations & Limits 78 km: 7 stations (Limit: 16 hours) | 55 km: 6 stations (Limit: 14 hours)
38 km: 4 stations (Limit: 13 hours) | 21 km: 2 stations (Limit: 7 hours)
10 km: 1 station (Limit: 3 hours)
📍 GPX File Availability Available

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 78 km: 100K Index | 55 km: 50K Index
38 km & 21 km: 20K Index | 10 km: N/A
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level N/A
📈 ITRA Finisher Level N/A
🇫🇮 National League N/A

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers: No
Crew Support: No
Poles: Yes
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

Drop Bags: No
Mandatory Gear Level: Standard (Basic for 10km)

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: Yes | Changing Rooms: Yes | Toilets: Yes
💰 Entry Fee 78 km: 99 – 159 EUR
55 km: 89 – 139 EUR
38 km: 69 – 119 EUR
21 km: 59 – 109 EUR
10 km: 29 – 49 EUR
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: October | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Kuusamo Airport (KAO) – 85 km / Kajaani Airport (KAJ) – 200 km
🚆 Transport Options Car from Kuusamo Airport (80 min)
🏨 Accommodation
🟡 Moderate to find (Hossa)
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📊 Historical Statistics

Race Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Kainuu Trail 78 km 71 66 92.96% 5 7.04% 8:21:49
Kainuu Trail 55 km 81 80 98.77% 1 1.23% 5:31:58
Kainuu Trail 38 km 92 88 95.65% 4 4.35% 3:24:53
Kainuu Trail 21 km 200 197 98.50% 3 1.50% 1:25:31
Kainuu Trail 10 km 122 122 100.00% 0 0.00% 0:50:07
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