How hilly is the NUTS Karhunkierros Ultramarathon?
The NUTS Karhunkierros Ultramarathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 4,245 m.
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NUTS Karhunkierros Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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The NUTS Karhunkierros Ultramarathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 4,245 m.
The NUTS Karhunkierros Ultramarathon route finishes at All distances finish in Ruka Village (Rukan kävelykylä), the event centre. Underfoot, expect natural hiking trail (single-track and forest paths) through Oulanka National Park, including technical sections, hilltops/fells, river gorges and suspension (hanging) bridges. It passes Karhunkierros (Bear's Ring) trail, Oulanka National Park, Kiutakongas rapids (Oulankajoki river), Jyrava rapids (Kitkajoki river) and Oulanka Visitor Centre. Set in Oulanka National Park, famed for free-flowing rivers, dramatic rapids and waterfalls, aapa mires, deep wilderness forest and fell summits.
Drop-bag service offered on the longer races; for the 166 km, drop bags are carried to the Oulanka Visitor Centre and to the Hautajarvi turnaround point.