Kokkola, Finland · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Kokkola Ultra Run 12h
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 19 | Tomi Ronkainen · 150.516 km | Annika Holmborg · 133.183 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 16 | Ville Behm · 123.882 km | Virva Vasari · 120.828 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 17 | Matti Jonkka · 141.237 km | Jaana Salonen · 120.351 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 17 | Pasi Lehtinen · 111.679 km | Satu Lipiäinen · 153.600 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 13 | Terje Sandness · 126.021 km | Paulina Nyman-Koskinen · 104.094 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 18 | Pauli Sivula · 120.569 km | Tanja Rauma-Pinola · 105.786 km |
| 2019 | 12h | 7 | Tomi Ronkainen · 128.911 km | Marianne Mäkinen · 120.269 km |
| 2018 | 12h | 12 | Timo Tollola · 115.126 km | Minna Ylivakeri · 105.438 km |
| 2017 | 12h | 13 | Dan Välitalo · 130.557 km | Marianne Mäkinen · 119.863 km |
| 2016 | 12h | 13 | Heikki Laurila · 128.206 km | Noora Katarina Honkala · 131.202 km |
The field grew 19% between 2025 (16) and 2026 (19). 53% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this road race with 1 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on road that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.