NUTS Ylläs Pallas 2026

NUTS Ylläs Pallas offers five iconic arctic trail race distances (160 km ultra, 100 km, 66 km, 37 km, and 15 km) through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finnish Lapland. Runners traverse open fell ridges under the midnight sun, rocky tundra paths, and arctic pine forests.

🇫🇮 Finland  |  📍 Äkäslompolo (Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park)  |  📅 July 17-18, 2026
📊 UTMB Index: 100M (160 km), 100K (100 km), 50K (66 km), 20K (37 km)
📍 Point-to-Point (160k, 100k, 66k) / 🔄 Loop (37k, 15k)

🎥 Race Videos

🗺️ Course & Weather Specifications

🚩 Start Location & Type 160 km: Hetta to Äkäslompolo (P-to-P) | July 17, 13:00
100 km: Pallastunturi to Äkäslompolo (P-to-P) | July 17, 23:00
66 km: Hetta to Äkäslompolo (P-to-P) | July 17, 15:00
37 km: Äkäslompolo (Loop) | July 18, 12:00
15 km: Äkäslompolo (Loop) | July 18, 12:00
🌲 Terrain Type Forest Trail / Gravel / Singletrack
📉 Avg Gradient & Gain 160 km: 2.33% / +3,751 m (-3,827 m)
100 km: 2.52% / +2,596 m (-2,823 m)
66 km: 2.46% / +1,628 m (-1,467 m)
37 km: 2.87% / +1,002 m (-1,002 m)
15 km: 2.15% / +321 m (-321 m)
⛰️ Max / Min Altitude 160 km: Max 748 m / Min 218 m
100 km: Max 809 m / Min 218 m
66 km: Max 748 m / Min 265 m
37 km: Max 718 m / Min 218 m
15 km: Max 487 m / Min 218 m
🍌 Aid Stations 160 km: 8 stations | 100 km: 7 stations
66 km: 3 stations | 37 km: 2 stations
15 km: 2 stations
📍 GPX File Availability Available

🎖️ Points & Qualifications

🏔️ UTMB Index 160 km: 100M Index | 100 km: 100K Index
66 km: 50K Index | 37 km: 20K Index
📊 ITRA Points & Mountain Level 160 km: 5 Points / Level 3
100 km: 4 Points / Level 3
66 km: 3 Points / Level 2
37 km: 2 Points / Level 3
15 km: 0 Points / Level 2
📈 ITRA Finisher Level 160 km / 100 km / 37 km / 15 km: 10 | 66 km: 390
🇫🇮 National League Yes

🛡️ Rules & Support

🏃 Pacers & Support

Pacers: No
Crew Support: Only aid stations
Poles: Yes (160 km / 100 km / 66 km)
 🎒 Drop Bags & Gear

Drop Bags: Pallas (66km) & Peurakaltio (111.7km) [160k] | Peurakaltio (53.8km) [100k]
Mandatory Gear Level: Standard (Basic for 15k)

🚉 Logistics, Registration & Facilities

🚿 Venue Facilities Showers: Yes | Changing Rooms: Yes | Toilets: Yes
💰 Entry Fee N/A
📝 Registration & Lottery Opening: N/A | Lottery Required: No
✈️ Nearest Airport Kittilä Airport (KTT) – 50 km
🚆 Transport Options Car from Kittilä Airport (approx. 45 min / 50 km)
🏨 Accommodation
🟢 Easy to find (Äkäslompolo / Ylläs Area)
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📊 Historical Statistics – NUTS Ylläs Pallas 160 km (2026)

Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Overall Total 334 221 66.17% 113 33.83% 16:06:19
♂ Male 274 178 64.96% 96 35.04% 16:06:19
♀ Female 60 43 71.67% 17 28.33% 21:47:36

📊 Historical Statistics – NUTS Ylläs Pallas 100 km (2026)

Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Overall Total 602 463 76.91% 139 23.09% 11:59:43
♂ Male 442 339 76.70% 103 23.30% 12:36:23
♀ Female 160 124 77.50% 36 22.50% 11:59:43

📊 Historical Statistics – NUTS Ylläs Pallas 66 km (2026)

Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Overall Total 857 811 94.63% 46 5.37% 5:17:55
♂ Male 497 466 93.76% 31 6.24% 5:17:55
♀ Female 360 345 95.83% 15 4.17% 6:47:41

📊 Historical Statistics – NUTS Ylläs Pallas 37 km (2026)

Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Overall Total 797 785 98.49% 12 1.51% 2:30:11
♂ Male 358 352 98.32% 6 1.68% 2:30:11
♀ Female 439 433 98.63% 6 1.37% 3:01:58

📊 Historical Statistics – NUTS Ylläs Pallas 15 km (2026)

Category Starters Finishers Finish Rate DNFs DNF Rate Winning Time
Overall Total 424 422 99.53% 2 0.47% 1:01:52
♂ Male 118 118 100.00% 0 0.00% 1:01:52
♀ Female 258 256 99.22% 2 0.78% 1:09:46
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