Race info

Welcome to Ylläs-Levi Hiihto powered by Fischer 10th–11th April 2026!

The entry fee includes participation in the race, timing and result services, a self-printed diploma and a medal. It also covers refreshments at the feeding stations, a light lunch after the race, gear transport from the start to the finish, and access to shower facilities. Bus transportation can be purchased separately during registration.

Organisation

Head of Event Pilvi Mäenpuro
Race Director Mikko Koutaniemi
Production Manager Marja Rauhalammi
Ylläs area Jonna Karinen
Levi area Vera Turunen
Race Office Lauri Pulkkinen, Saana Järvinen
Safety Heikki Saarensalmi
Timing Monesko / Jouko Kaarteenaho
Communication Niina Onnila
Partners Tiina Kääriäinen-Peens
Web pages, maps Juuso Ritari
Livestream Magnum Live / Matti Rauvanto
CamelBak Kids’ Race by SISU Sisu Outdoor / Maikku Ihamuotila
Skier Transportation Sari Takanen

The start number pick up

You can pick up your bib at the race offices as follows:

Levi – NOTE! A new location!

Thursday 9th April at 13:00–18:00 (1pm–6pm)
Friday 10th April at 13:00–18:00 (1pm–6pm)

Address: Nuova Levi, Cranberry, Hissitie 10 D, 99130 Levi

Ylläs – NOTE! A new location!

Thursday 9th April at 13:00–18:00 (1pm–6pm)
Friday 10th April at 13:00–18:00 (1pm–6pm)

Address: Nuova Ylläs, Jounin Kauppa, Sannanrannantie 3, 95970 Äkäslompolo

In the race offices above, there are Jollos energy products for sale.

Race offices at the start areas

Friday 10^th April and Saturday 11^th April:

• 70km start (Only 70 km starting numbers.) 7am–9am Ylläsjärvi, next to Bistro, follow the signs and guides, Address: Iso-Ylläksentie 44.
• 55km start (Only 55 km starting numbers.) 8am–10:15am, Äkäslompolo Primary school, Address: Koulutie 2, 95970 Äkäslompolo.

Race office at the finish

Levi information office with merchandise shop is open at the finish area on Friday and Saturday 12:00–18:00 (12am–6pm).

How to

Bib numbers must be collected during the opening hours stated above.

Please remember to take along the registration confirmation you received by email. We recommend that you check that your name is on the list of participants which is available on the website. The timing chip is on the back of the start number and does not need to be returned. Your name will be connected with the bib number in the office, not beforehand.

In addition to the race number, you will receive a sticker to mark your equipment bag, a ski sticker according to your start group and, if necessary, a bag for your equipment.

The bib number and any advertising on it must not be covered during the event. Your race number is personal. If necessary, it is possible to transfer your entry to another person for a change fee of 30€ (see the terms and conditions).

Late registration

You can register online until the start of the event, please leave time to pick up your race number from the race office!

The late registration is possible also at the event offices, note the pricing. Note! Only card payment.

Transfer of participation and other changes to registration

Registration is done online, and you will receive confirmation email. In this email there is a self-service link: “Link to your participation details”. and all the changes should be done through that. Check cancellation policy: https://yllaslevi.fi/en/register/cancellation-policy/

Euroloppet

Ylläs-Levi Hiihto powered by Fischer is a member of Euroloppet-marathon ski series. Euroloppet-pass entitles you for cheaper registration for all Euroloppet events. Euroloppet Suomi Tour consists of Vuokatti Hiihto, Jyväskylä Ski Marathon ja Ylläs-Levi Hiihto powered by Fischer. Registering to all three events, you will receive Euroloppet-merchandise. The present is to be picked up in Levi race office. Buy your Euroloppet-pass here!

Euroloppet-pass are stamped in Levi race office at the finish area.

Baggage drop

Skiers may leave their equipment for transport from the start areas to the finish in Levi at their own risk. Equipment must be left by the skier at the designated drop-off points. Gear transport is carried out using the buses that provide skiers’ transportation, allowing items such as skis to be transported on board. Please note that the bag drop locations are not directly next to the starting areas! In Ylläsjärvi the drop-off point is in front of Restaurant Taiga. In Äkäslompolo, it is at the bus stop on the same side of the road as the school and race office! Equipment left elsewhere will not be transported to the finish area. Please label your bag clearly! Equipment can be collected from the finish area with the presentation of your bib number.

Bus transport Levi-Ylläs

Buses to the starting areas depart from Levi Design Hotel, Levintie 1590 / Kittiläntie side of the building. Bus tickets cost 10€ until March 22nd and 20€ from March 23rd.

Bus tickets are also sold in the race offices and on the buses, but we kindly hope that you will buy your transportation ticket in advance. 

Transport to the start from Levi to Ylläs 

Ylläsjärvi 70km start:
Departure between 7:00–7:45, leaving when full, last bus at 7:45.

Äkäslompolo 55 km start:
Departure between 8:00–8:40, leaving when full, last bus at 8:40

Return transport to Ylläs from Levi 

Return transport buses leave approximately at 14:00 (2pm), 14:30 (2:30pm), 15:00 (3pm), 16:00 (4pm), 17:00 (5pm) and 19:00 (7pm). Buses start only when full, be prepared to wait for transport.

Note! Extra bus on Saturday night at 21:30 (9:30pm).

Return transport route: Levi – Ylläsjärvi (Iso-Ylläksentie 1) – Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi – Ihmisen Rinki (Tunturintie 56) – Jounin Kauppa Äkäslompolo.

Transports to start areas in Ylläs 

Bus tickets to the starting areas in Ylläs cost 10€ until March 22nd and 20€ from March 23rd. The bus ticket can be bought at the race office or from the bus.

From Äkäslompolo to 70 km start (Ylläs Express):
8:00 Äkäslompolo, Jouni Shopping Center, next to the big reindeer8:10 Ihmisen Rinki, (Tunturintie 56)

70 km start from Ylläsjärvi village (Iso-Ylläksentie 1):
7:40–8:30 (The buses coming from Levi)

55 km start from Ylläsjärvi to Äkäslompolo:
8:30 Ylläs Ski Resort, Iso-Ylläksentie 44 (Ylläs Express)
8:45 Ylläs Ski Resort, Iso-Ylläksentie 44
9:00 Ylläs Ski Resort, Iso-Ylläksentie 44

8:40 Ylläsjärvi, Iso-Ylläksentie 1
8:55 Ylläsjärvi, Iso-Ylläksentie 1

Transport for the public

At 9:15 Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi – Levi
At 10:30 Äkäslompolo school (start of 55 km) – Levi
Starting from 14:00 Levi – Ylläs – according to the return bus schedules
Extra night bus Sat 11th April at 21:30 Levi – Ylläs
Bus ticket (20€) can be bought from the race office or from the bus.

Starting points of the races and parking

The 70 km starting point is located on the Ylläsjärvi side of fell Yllästunturi. Address: Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, Iso-Ylläksentie 44, 95980 Ylläsjärvi. Parking on site.

The 55 km starting point is in Äkäslompolo, on top of Äkäslompolo lake, in front of the primary school. Address: Koulutie 2, 95970 Äkäslompolo.

NOTE! There are NO parking at the primary school, only a quick drop-off point. Use remote parking at Ihmisen Rinki (free shuttle)

Parking in Äkäslompolo 

Location: Ihmisen Rinki, Tunturintie 56 / Maisematie cross, Ski Resort parking, 95970 Äkäslompolo. Free shuttle to the starting spot of 55 km race from 8:30 to 11:30am. You can use this parking to join the CamelBak Kids’ Race by SISU too.

Shuttle bus schedule:
Ihmisen Rinki: 8:30am, 8:50am, 9:10am, 9:30am and 9:50am.
Primary school: 10:30am, 10:50am, 11:10am and 11:30am.

There will be signs guiding you to the start areas. There are outdoor toilets and some indoor toilets too at the starting points. Use those, do not leave a trace of a skier!

Starting times

Ylläsjärvi / Ski Resort
70 km at 9:00

Äkäslompolo
55 km at 10:15

Start groups

When registering, you are asked to estimate your target time. When collecting your bib, you will receive a ski sticker corresponding to your starting group. At the start, participants will be divided into three starting groups based on the color of the sticker.

If you have not indicated your target time, please add it using the link provided in your registration confirmation.

Participants are requested to assemble in the start area according to instructions at least 15 minutes before the start time. Bib numbers must be clearly attached before entering the starting area. The organiser reserves the right to move selected athletes to the first starting line. 

Skiing technique and rules

Skiing technique is classic on Friday 4th April. Technique is monitored!

Skiing technique is free (skating) on Saturday 5th April.

It’s forbidden to change skis during the race.

After the start, there is a start timing point where the net time is measured. The results will be based on the gross time.

Participation is at your own risk. Skier must follow the rules of the organisers and respect our volunteers. 

Fluor waxes

It’s forbidden to use fluor waxes.

The use of fluorinated ski waxes is strictly prohibited. Mass skiing events organized under the Ski Association are subject to fluorine monitoring and enforcement of the ban. Fluorine testing may be carried out at all mass skiing events. In all monitoring situations, national guidelines and the instructions of the equipment control director must be followed. Monitoring is primarily focused on top-level athletes. Further information on fluorine-free skiing and fluorine monitoring is available on the Ski Association’s fluorine-free website: https://hiihtoliitto.fi/hiihtoliitto/fluorittomuus/.

The course

The course of about 70 kilometres runs from Ylläsjärvi, through Äkäslompolo, Kukastunturi and Pyhäjärvi to Levi. Along the route, three fells are crossed in 70 km course (in the 55 km race only one, Kukastunturi). The 55 km route excludes the initial part of the longer route and starts from Äkäslompolo. The ascent of Pyhätunturi at the Levi end on 55 km route is skied along the side of the fell, whereas the 70 km route will cross the Pyhätunturi fell. Discover the route.

Please consider other skiers, the aim is to have an enjoyable skiing event for all participants. Stay to the right. When overtaking, make sure there is no one behind you and that there is room to overtake.

The trail will be groomed the previous evening or at the night, depending on the weather conditions.

NO LITTERING, the route runs in the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park! Do not leave traces of your participation along the route. Leave your rubbish in the rubbish bins at the service points. If a participant or their service team litter, the competitor will be fined 50 €/each misbehave. This will be accounted entirely to support the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. It’s also possible to disqualify the skier.

Route signs

The Ylläs-Levi Hiihto route is marked every 5 km (1 km on the last 5 km). The route markings indicate the remaining distance to the finish.

Refreshment and Service stations

Service points will offer water, mixed berry juice and NOSHT-sport drink (flavour: lemon). There are also Herkkumaa pickles and raisins.

The first 70 km service point (Ihmisen Rinki) only serves drinks, the last (Huippumoodi – Immeljärvi) has no pickles or raisins.

In the second half of the race, selected service points will also serve i.e. chocolate, see table below. See the detailed route map and the locations of the service points.

Time restrictions

For safety reasons, the maximum time for the 70 km race is 9 hours (finish time at 6pm). The maximum time for the 55 km course is 7h 45min. The finish will therefore be closed at 6pm and there will be no finish service or timing for those arriving after this time.

Last transit times at service points::

• Pyhäjärvi: at 2pm
• Aakenuspirtti: at 3:30pm

Participants arriving later at these service points may have their race discontinued by the organizing committee. The race director will make the decision.

Withdrawal the race

The nearest service point should always be informed of the withdrawal. If necessary, skiers who stop skiing will be transported from the service points to the finish line in Levi, be prepared to wait for transport. Please note that the transports always head towards Levi and the return to Ylläs is done by the normal skiers’ transports.

OneWay-pole service

In case of an accident OneWay spare poles are available at the start areas and service points. After the race kindly return the spare pole to the OneWay point at the finish line.

Rental equipment

It is also possible to travel without own ski equipment. Fischer Nordic Pro Center in Sport Corner Äkäslompolo and Zero Point Levi have an easy rental service. Just fill in your details and book your equipment in advance here.

Vauhti-wax service

Vauhti wax service is organised on selected service points, see the table above.

Before the competition you can buy waxing i.e. from Sport Corner Ylläs (Tunturintie 16, Äkäslompolo), and Zero Point Levi (Hissitie 8, Levi).

Emergency service and first aid

First aid and medical staff are located at the start and finish areas and along the route. In case of an emergency, call the emergency number 112 and give the following information:

• Ylläs-Levi Hiihto ski race
• Location along the route, note the kilometer signs along the route
• Type of the injury

Participants are advised to carry a mobile phone with them during the competition. However, please note that mobile phone coverage may be limited along the race route in the National Park.

Rescue personnel have the right to suspend a competitor’s participation if they suspect that the competitor’s health or that of others may be endangered.

After the race

Once you cross the finish line, your time is registered, and the real-time result service is on the Ylläs-Levi Hiihto website. The medals are given right at the finish line. In the finish area you will find toilets, gear pick-up point, OneWay-spare pole return point and V’inkkari after ski. There is also Mediateko-lounge, where drinks are served.

Protesting and disqualification

Protest against skiers with active FIS-code, must be placed within an hour (60 min) after the winner has arrived. Protest must be written and sent via email to race director: m.koutaniemi@accell.com. Protest fee 100 eur must be paid at the race office. Protests towards other skiers must be placed within 48 hours after the winner has finished.

Jury can disqualify a skier if the rules are not followed.

Jury 

TD Niklas Turku
TD-assistant Ahti Laaksonen
Race Director Mikko Koutaniemi

Awards and prize-giving

The three best men and three best women from both distances (70km and 55km) will be awarded. The prize-giving ceremony will take place in the finish area at 2pm on both Friday and Saturday.

70km best three will be awarded with money (Winner 800€, 2^nd place 450€, 3^rd place 300€).

OneWay Double (70 km both classic and skate or 55 km both classic and skate) best will be rewarded with OneWay-prizes.

Lost & Found 

Lost & Found items are collected to the OneWay-point at the finish area. After the event, you can inquire lost & found items from Levi Tourist Information, Myllyjoentie 2. Items left behind at the service points can be asked from the same places. Kindly note the opening hours. 

Showers/sauna  

Right after the race, there is an unique chance to go to a tent sauna offered by Harriniva Hotels & Safaris Arctic Sauna World.

Participants have the opportunity to use shower and sauna in Levi Hotel Spa, near the finish area. Entrance by showing your medal to the cashier. (Access included in the participation fee.) Kindly note: Use of the spa is not included.

Please bring your own towel and sauna seat cover! Seat covers (biodegradable and fabric) are also available in the shop for purchase.

TIP! Upgrade your recovery experience and take the opportunity to enter the spa as well! Skiers may access the spa with a special price, 20€, which can be paid already at the race office or directly at the spa. 

Food and drinks 

A pasta buffet lunch is included in the participation fee, and it’s served in Break Sokos Hotel Levi, address: Tähtitie 5, 99130 Levi. Remember to bring the lunch ticket you receive from the race office! 

Lunch is served 12:00–18:30.

At the finish area, there is the skiers’ after ski in pub V’inkkari, show the medal and get reduced price of selected drinks.

Please note that for the 70 km start at Ylläsjärvi, the services of the ski centre are not open before the start. In Äkäslompolo 55 km start, at the primary school, there are no food services for skiers.

Filming and marketing 

Organisers may use the contact details of skiers for direct marketing purposes. The organiser has free access to the images and video recordings taken during the race.

After Party

The closing party of the ski season will take place at The Game Bar (Levintie 1590, next to Levi Hotel Spa) after the Ylläs-Levi Hiihto on Saturday 5^th April from 7pm to 9pm.
All skiers, supporters and volunteers are welcome to join.