During Kiilopää Trail Running Week, 4–11 July 2026, Suomen Latu’s experienced trail running instructors will guide you on running adventures into the wilderness of the fells. You can choose the length and difficulty of your daily run according to how you feel that day. Options range from short runs of just a few kilometres to marathon-length trail runs, with daily distances varying between 5 km and 40 km.

During the week, you will also practise trail running techniques in different types of terrain, learn navigation skills, and enjoy sauna sessions and body maintenance exercises.

Trail Running Week offers a strong sense of community for both beginners and experienced trail runners. The programme also suits active families, and children under 12 can join the runs together with a parent. Daily runs vary in length, but the pace is always relaxed, combining running and walking. The level of difficulty is determined by distance, not speed.

Prices
Hotel Niilanpää: €868 / person
Price applies when sharing a double room; single room supplement €175
Log Cabin: €1,129.50 / person
Price applies when at least two people share the cabin

Booking & Cancellation Terms
A minimum of 8 participants is required for the course to take place. Confirmation will be given no later than 30 days before the start of the course.
Sign up: kiilopaasales@suomenlatu.fi
or book directly via our online store using the campaign code POLKUJUOKSU

Prices Include:
– Participation in the Trail Running Week programme
– Breakfasts and dinners from a generous buffet
– Evening sauna daily and traditional smoke sauna on scheduled days

The lengths of the group runs vary according to colour coding. Each day offers three different distances, allowing you to choose your run based on how you feel and your energy level.

Green – Easy
Suitable for beginners, families, or those wanting a lighter day
Distances: 5–15 km
Blue – Intermediate
Requires reasonable fitness but not necessarily previous trail running experience
Distances: 15–25 km
Black – Challenging
Requires good fitness and experience with long runs; pace is relaxed
Distances: 20–40 km

Saturday – Arrival Day
16:00 Group run, leg warm-up for early arrivals (approx. 5 km)
17:00–20:00 Dinner
19:00 Trail Running Week opening briefing
Sunday – Welcome to the Fells!
10:00 Running technique exercises
11:30 Group run, distances 5–30 km
17:00–20:00 Dinner
19:00 Body maintenance session
20:00 Info session
Monday – Wilderness Running Day
10:00 Group run, distances 8–25 km
17:00–20:00 Dinner
18:00–20:00 Smoke sauna and stream swimming
Tuesday – Map Reading & Terrain Skills
10:00 Info session
11:00 Map reading for trail runners
17:00 Optional orienteering courses in the Kiilopää–Saariselkä area
17:00–20:00 Dinner
20:00 Stretching session
Wednesday – Forest Run Day
09:00 Group run, distances 12–25 km
17:00–20:00 Dinner
19:00 Body maintenance session
20:00 Info session
Thursday – Recovery Day
Option to join a Kiilopää weekly programme excursion or independent mountain biking. Free-time activities also available, such as visiting Siida or Tankavaara by car.
17:00–20:00 Dinner
19:00 Informal campfire evening with pancake baking and feedback from the week
Location: turf hut Maahinen
Friday – Trail Running Adventure Day
09:00 Long group run, distances 15–40 km
17:00–20:00 Dinner
19:30–21:30 Smoke sauna and stream swimming
Saturday – Departure Day
Departure after breakfast and a refreshing dip in Kiilopuro stream. Optional short final run depending on participants’ interest and schedules.