Ultra Running Hub Helsinki, Finland · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Masokistin Unelma 100km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 9 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100km | 33 | Jussi Nieminen · 08:56:21 | Milka Rajala · 09:51:31 |
| 2026 | 100km | 14 | Matti Jonkka · 06:52:01 | Virva Vasari · 08:41:20 |
| 2025 | 100km | 38 | Juuso Simpanen · 07:09:56 | Marianne Mäkinen · 09:02:40 |
| 2024 | 100km | 24 | Juuso Kivilähde · 08:12:03 | Katja Jokela · 10:31:31 |
| 2024 | 100km | 13 | Mikko Sallinen · 08:02:27 | Heli Markkanen · 09:11:30 |
| 2023 | 100km | 44 | Niko Elomaa · 09:38:55 | Milka Rajala · 09:46:54 |
| 2022 | 100km | 28 | Szilard Fodor · 09:07:23 | Iida Sinisalo · 09:00:21 |
| 2021 | 100km | 27 | Tuomas Veli Tapio Maisala · 08:27:28 | Satu Lipiäinen · 07:51:02 |
| 2020 | 100km | 44 | Mikko Kohonen · 09:25:48 | Satu Kähkönen · 08:11:13 |
| 2019 | 100km | 32 | Tom Olsson · 09:26:20 | Satu Kähkönen · 08:41:31 |
30% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers 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
This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of road with 430 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 100 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 100 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 100 km races than fitness does.
Overview
The Masokistin Unelma 100km in Helsinki, Finland, offers a road race on a loop shorter than 5 km, with a course officially measured at 1.9 km for most of its 51 laps. Runners will face a small climb on each lap, contributing to a total elevation gain of 430 meters over the 100 km distance. This translates to 4.3 meters of climb per kilometer.
With a time limit of 15 hours, the race has a cutoff tighter than 64% of 100k races, requiring a pace no slower than 9 minutes per kilometer. The field of 33 finishers in the latest edition is larger than 48% of 313 peer 100k races. The entry fee ranges from 55 to 60 euros.
Similar races
Other 100K road ultras, closest in distance first.