Welcome to the
NUTS Syöte
Trail Running Event!
Experience the joy of trail running in the landscapes of Syöte National Park
June 12-13, 2026
What
NUTS Syöte
Trail running event offering amazing routes in Syöte National Park. Three different distances: 40 km, 25 km, and 10 km. Additionally, NUTS Kids & Juniors categories for younger runners.
Where
Syöte National Park
Start and finish are located at the base of Iso-Syöte, around LumiAreena. The routes pass through the beautiful landscapes of the national park, offering diverse and challenging trails.
When
June 12-13, 2026
Registration is open!
Looking for new trails next summer?
Join us for a brand-new adventure – NUTS Syöte kicks off for the first time! This event offers a diverse, beginner-friendly, and unforgettable trail running experience for runners of all ages and skill levels.
Explore the trails of Syöte, enjoy the traditional landscapes, the beauty of nature, and the challenges of the fell slopes. Experience the joy of trail running in a friendly and relaxed NUTS atmosphere!
Distances & Routes
On Friday
10 km “Snappy Loop”
NUTS Kids & Juniors
On Saturday
40 km “The more the merrier”
25 km “Round We Go and Together We Finish”
Event Guide
From this official NUTS Syöte event guide, you’ll find all the essential information you need for a successful trail running adventure. Please go through the guide carefully well in advance of the big day so that on race day you can focus only on what matters most.
Still have questions on your mind? If you can’t find the answer in the guide, our team will be happy to help. Send us a message at: info@nuts.fi. See you on the trails!
If you have supporters or crew joining you on the trip, please remember to brief them well before the start of the race! You can find supporter instructions in the “Before the race” section.
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16.00–21.30 |
Numeroiden jako – LumiAreena |
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18.00 |
NUTS Kids & Juniors |
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19.00 |
10 km lähtö Start |
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21.30 |
Maali sulkeutuu |
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(tulosten valmistuttua) |
10 km Palkintojenjako – maalialue |
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13.6.2026 |
Lauantai | Saturday |
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9.00–11.30 |
Numeroiden jako – LumiAreena |
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11.00 |
40 km lähtö Start |
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12.00 |
25 km lähtö Start |
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19.00 |
Maali sulkeutuu |
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19.00 |
Päätösbileet Tunturi Pubissa |
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From Oulu to Syöte – Saaga Travels will transport you to the event venue on Friday & Saturday.
Conveniently from Oulu to the event area and back! NUTS Syöte bus transfers run from Oulu Bus Station to the event area on Friday and Saturday. Whether you’re going to run or to cheer – this is an eco-friendly and hassle-free way to travel!
HOP IN, HOP OFF
– event weekend shuttle service around Syöte!
The bus timetable will be confirmed over the spring 🙂
Parking at the NUTS Syöte Event
Welcome to the NUTS Syöte event at Iso-Syöte! The image below shows the parking areas and their designated purposes:
- Audience/ Participant Parking: Marked in blue areas on the map. You’ll easily find space for your car in these areas.
- Reserved Areas: Reserved areas are marked on the map as “Not in use.” These spaces are allocated for parking for another event.
- Tunturimarket Parking: Also marked on the map, allowing for convenient shopping.
- Parking Entry and Exit: Marked with arrows to ensure smooth traffic flow.
Please remember to follow the instructions and allow extra time for parking to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience at the event.
See you at Syöte!
Before starting the race, it is important to familiarize yourself in advance with the event’s procedures and your own route. Careful preparation makes race day easier, reduces uncertainty, and ensures you can focus on your performance and fully enjoy the trail running experience.
✅ Familiarize yourself with the event area map
✅ Learn trail running etiquette
✅ Study your own route and download your race card
✅ Check the aid stations along your route
✅ Pick up your race bib at the event area
✅ Obtain and pack the mandatory equipment
✅ Download the GPX track to your watch
On mobile devices: rotate your device to landscape mode or scroll horizontally to view the full screen.
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40 km |
25 km |
10 km |
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MOBILE PHONE |
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ELASTIC ADHESIVE BANDAGE |
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CUP |
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SPOON |
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WATER BOTTLE OR HYDRATION BLADDER |
Min 1 l |
Min 1 l |
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SPACE BLANKET |
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SIGNAL WHISTLE |
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EMERGENCY ENERGY |
Mandatory equipment must be carried from start to finish. Event staff may conduct random equipment checks during the race.
The Event Centre, Start, Finish
LumiAreena, Romekievarintie 2, 93280 Syöte
All participant materials can be picked up at the event office in LumiAreena. Parking is conveniently available at the Iso-Syöte ski resort parking area, right next to the event center. If you’re staying nearby, please walk or bike to the event area to help save parking space for those coming from further away.
On Saturday, there’s a handy event bus running around the Syöte area, making it easy for participants and supporters to travel between the event center and nearby locations. The bus schedule will be published at nutssyote.fi/en/event-bus and on NUTS social media during event week.
We’ll also have partners and exhibitors at the event showcasing and selling their products – be sure to check them out!
There is a gear storage area at the event office where you can leave your belongings during the race. Please note that storing items is at your own risk.
Participants can use the shower facilities at the Iso-Syöte KIDE Hotel on Friday evening and Saturday – so you can enjoy a nice shower after the race.
👏🎉 Cheering is allowed and even encouraged!
In trail running, cheering is an important part of the event atmosphere. Encouragement heard along the course can give runners exactly the extra boost they need on a long journey. A smile, applause, cheering shout, or even a sign along the route can make a runner’s day so much better.
Supporters are warmly welcome to follow the race and help create a great atmosphere at the event. Please remember, however, to cheer safely: give runners enough space to pass, cheer from safe locations, and follow the organizers’ instructions.
Thank you for being part of making the event unforgettable for everyone! 💚
How to get to the aid stations?
📍 Loihtu
The Loihtu aid station is the former aid station at the Pärjäjoentie crossing. This year, the aid station has been moved closer and made more accessible. Runners in the 25 km and 40 km distances will pass this aid station.
🚌 Take the event shuttle from the bus stop located in the event area and travel to the National Park gate. From the gate, it is about a 50-meter walk to the aid station. 🚗 There is also a parking area at the National Park gate if you arrive by car.
📍 Anninkoski
This aid station is for 40 km runners only.
🚌 Take the event shuttle from the bus stop located in the event area and travel to the National Park gate. From the gate, follow the marked route on foot to the aid station (about 2 km). 🚗 There is also a parking area at the National Park gate if you arrive by car.
📍 Pärjäjoentie ylitys
Runners from all distances pass this aid station. The easiest way to reach the Pärjäjoentie ylitys aid station is by taking the event shuttle.
🚌 Take the event shuttle from the bus stop located in the event area and travel to Romesuvanto. From Romesuvanto, it is about a 1 km walk to the aid station.
Runner assistance & support and aid stations
The race is a “partially self-supported” event. Runners carry their own snacks and the drinks they need between aid stations.
External support is only allowed at the official aid stations of the race (Loihtu, Anninkoski, Pärjänjoentie ylitys).
At the aid stations, runners can refill their hydration supplies and enjoy the snacks provided. Snacks can of course be taken into a cup or container and enjoyed while gathering momentum for the next stage. Runners may also receive additional food from their own crew, if they wish—but only at the official aid stations.
❤️🩹 Safety
📱 Event duty phone: 040 6605 281
If you encounter a runner in the terrain who needs assistance 👉 In serious accidents, first call the general emergency number 112 and request help. After that, call the event duty phone: 040 6605 281.
📍 Results & tracking
You can follow the progress of the event and runners’ performances once the event starts via the event website and NUTS social media channels.
⛺️Aid Stations
There are three aid stations along the route:
- Loihtu (all distances)
- Anninkoski (40 km), aid station closes at 5:00 PM.
- Pärjänjoentien ylitys (40 km and 25 km)
ℹ️ Services at Aid Stations
🍽️At the aid stations, we provide water and NOSHT sports drink. In addition to drinks, the aid stations offer:
- Chocolate (Panda Ahaa Suklaacrisp)
- Taffel tasty chips
- Pickles
- Bananas
- Mandarins
- Sea salt
- For special diets: Brunberg lactose-free milk chocolate and Brunberg marmelad (vegan)
- Additionally, at the Pärjänjoentie ylitys aid station, Coca-Cola will be available.
⚠️Please note that there are no cups at the aid stations, only jugs for filling your own cup, bottle, or hydration bladder. Do not drink directly from the jugs! Water is intended for drinking only, not for pouring over yourself.
🚽At the aid stations, there are portable toilets or a dry toilet (at Anninkoski).
After the run, you can restore your energy reserves with delicious hot soup from Feelia, with a vegan option available. Salty snacks from Oikia will also be available at the finish line.
🗑️ Aid stations have trash bins. All waste generated during the event must be brought to the aid stations or the finish line bins. Fruit peels should also be disposed of in the trash bins.
“Partially self-supported”
The race is “partially self-supported.” Participants carry their own food and drink needed between aid stations.
⚠️External support is allowed only at official aid stations (Loihtu, Anninkoski, Pärjänjoentie ylitys). At aid stations, runners can refill their drink supplies and eat the snacks provided.
Snacks can also be loaded into a cup and eaten while gathering momentum for the next stage. You can receive additional food from your own support crew – but only at the official aid stations.
👉 Remember to check the Trail Runner’s Etiquette before the event!
If you experience an injury during the course that prevents you from continuing, call the event on-call number at 040 6605 281.
If you need to withdraw from the race, notify the event on-call service. In the case of a serious accident, first call the general emergency number 112 and request assistance. After that, call the organizers’ on-call number.
The rules and guidelines used in the competition are based on the “Trail Runner’s Etiquette” jointly compiled by the Trail Tour Finland and Ultra Trail Tour Finland events. The principle applied to all race distances (40 km, 25 km, 10.5 km) is: PARTIALLY SELF-SUPPORTED – SEMI-AUTONOMY (see the Trail Runner’s Etiquette for more details).
NOTE! Littering is strictly prohibited (including biodegradable wrappers). Violations will result in a time penalty or disqualification, depending on the severity of the offense.
ℹ️ Services at Finish Area
🍽️ After the run, you can restore your energy reserves with delicious hot soup from Feelia, with a vegan option available. Salty snacks from Taffel will also be available at the finish line.
🚿 Sauna and showers for runners at Kide Hotel on Friday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Välähdyksiä – Art Exhibition at the Peak of Iso-Syöte
An outdoor exhibition by local artists, featured as part of the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture year.
Välähdyksiä is a unique outdoor art exhibition located at the summit of Iso-Syöte, set amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Syöte National Park. The exhibition is an official part of the Oulu2026 – European Capital of Culture program and will be open from June 5 to October 18, 2026.
Pop-Up Café & Sauna at Romesuvanto
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A Pop-Up café located right along the NUTS race route offers you refreshments and entertainment while you cheer on the runners along the NUTS trails!In addition, a non-stop wood-fired riverside sauna is open from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Bring your own swimsuit.
Sauna fee: €5 per person. Payment by cash or Mobilepay.
How to get to Romesuvanto?
Hop on the NUTS shuttle bus, running from the event square every full hour on Saturday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. From the Romesuvanto stop, it’s a short walk (approx. 800 m) to the riverside wilderness camp. You can also reach the Romesuvanto wilderness camp via a hiking trail from the Syöte Visitor Centre. The distance is approximately 4–5 km.
Official After-Party at Tunturi Pub
The official NUTS after-party kicks off on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Tunturi Pub!
Tunturi Pub is conveniently located at the base of Iso-Syöte, right next to the front slopes. You can enjoy a variety of food and refreshments throughout the party to satisfy any appetite. The menu includes: Pizzas, Burgers, Salads & Small snacks
Mikko Pohjola Duo
The Mikko Pohjola Duo features the man behind radio hits such as “Paikkani tiedän” and “Sängyn reunalla.” Known for their surprising cover versions, the duo delivers a unique “gig cocktail” of well-known Finnish and international hits.
With a vast repertoire, spontaneous arrangements, and an incredible ability to engage the crowd, their performance is much more than just a concert—it’s an experience!
Hotel Iso-Syöte
👉Hotel Rooms – 10% Discount
10% discount on the following room types: Porohuone rooms, Star Superior rooms, and Aurora Suites (excluding specialty suites Karhu, Kotka, and Feenix). Includes breakfast and access to the spa.
👉Cabins -20% Discount
20% discount on log cabins (kelomökki) and fell-side cabins.
Price includes access to the spa. Breakfast is not included.
👉Reservations by email: myyntipalvelu@isosyote.fi
⚠️Proof of registration for the NUTS event must be provided at the time of booking.
Kide Hotel by Iso-Syöte
10% discount with the code “NUTS” for stays of a minimum of two nights.
OFFICIAL PARTNER
Ylämäkialamäki & Dynafit serves as the official partner of our events – they provide amazing main trip prizes and equip you with the best possible gear for trail running.
OFFICIAL ENERGY PARTNER
Nosht continues as the official energy partner of NUTS in 2026 – together with Jollos, they keep you moving from start to finish. At the aid stations, you’ll get high-quality energy to help you stay strong on the trails and ensure your legs carry you powerfully all the way to the finish line.
