A midnight ultra under Arctic skies through Lapland's finest national park
A 103 km point-to-point midnight ultra starting at Pallastunturi and finishing in Äkäslompolo. Runners depart at 11 PM on Friday and chase the dawn through the national park's most dramatic terrain, including the steep Taivaskero ascent, long forest stretches, and the demanding Ylläs crossing and Pirunkuru gorge near the finish. With 2,596 m of gain and a 25-hour cutoff, this race delivers a full Arctic night experience without the extreme distance of the 160 km.
Experienced ultrarunners
Äkäslompolo, Lapland, FinlandJuly 17, 2026
NUTS Ylläs Pallas 100 km is a point-to-point trail race in Äkäslompolo, Lapland, Finland, held on July 17, 2026. The course covers 102.9 km, climbs 2,602 m, and has a 25h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 442 m | 11:00 PM | |
Pallas Aid Station | 8.2 | 449 m | 4h3:00 AM +1 | Crew |
Rauhala Aid Station | 29.2 | 274 m | 9h8:00 AM +1 | Crew |
Pahtavuoma Aid Station | 40.4 | 306 m | 11h10:00 AM +1 | |
Peurakaltio Aid Station | 53.8 | 286 m | 14h1:00 PM +1 | Crew |
Kotamaja Aid Station | 63.1 | 324 m | — | |
Ylläsjärvi Aid Station | 81.8 | 291 m | 20h7:00 PM +1 | Crew |
Kellokas Aid Station | 89.1 | 330 m | 22h9:00 PM +1 | Crew |
Finish Finish | 102.9 | 223 m | 25h12:00 AM +2 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Nighttime fell temperatures in Lapland can be much lower than expected despite the midnight sun — mandatory gear enforced
Rapidly changing weather conditions typical on exposed national park fells in July
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