Vaarojen Ultramaraton 65km

Race completed

65 km Distance

1,900 m Climbing

6.1 Grit · Hardcore

63.1180° N, 29.7841° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 29 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 17 hours 15:42 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 90% of 50 mi races. Measured against 472 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~191 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 4°C

Night low 1°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 17 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 139 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	65km	191	Lauri Hartikainen · 07:03:27	Tuuli Raunio · 07:44:33
2024	65km	189	Anton Aro · 06:23:41	Helena Eskola · 08:12:36
2023	65km	196	Risto Mägi · 06:52:36	Eevi Bengs · 07:51:03
2022	65.7km	162	Anton Aro · 06:37:12	Johanna Antila · 06:56:59
2021	65.7km	141	Jari Särkijärvi · 07:01:50	Johanna Antila · 07:10:45
2020	65.7km	129	Juuso Simpanen · 06:19:00	Jasmina Nikula · 07:38:43
2019	65.7km	139	Sami Vähänen · 06:30:13	Johanna Leino · 08:35:34
2018	65km	160	Sami Vähänen · 06:44:36	Mia Tuoriniemi · 08:27:43
2017	86km	58	Miikka-Pekka Rautiainen · 10:07:25	Pirjo Saukko · 12:11:03
2016	87km	38	Antti Lepistö · 09:44:30	Piia Siitonen · 12:35:11

The field has held steady: 189 in 2024, 191 in 2025. 31% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 65 km of trail with 1,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 65 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,900 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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