Still laughing at the memories from last November
– but the smile will fade again on 22 November 2025.

NUTS Köykkyri “Pre-Xmas Uphill Race”

  
Registration opens on 26 August 2025 at 6 p.m.!
Jump in and stomp those hills! ›

What

NUTS Köykkyri Hill Run Christmas Party is a laid-back yet brisk trail running event where we take on Köykkyri’s hill and enjoy great company. Expect hill training, a good sweat, and a dose of Christmas party spirit – runner-elf style!

Where

Pyrintö Lodge & Köykkyri Hill

Köykkyri is also known as Finland’s smallest ski resort – but for runners, it serves up big challenges and great vibes!

When

Saturday 22 November 2025

Registration opens on 26 August 2025 at 6 p.m.!

Register Here 🔥 ›

No. Sense. At. All. Here we go again!

A quirky hill running event in Köykkyri, Kempele

Next November, on 22 November 2025, we’ll once again be grinding up Köykkyri’s slope for hours on end. The first 300 (+50 juniors) to register will get in. Sign up here ›

Results!

Hill running tag with a Christmas party vibe in Köykkyri, Kempele

Timed “race” categories of 6 h or 4 h. Also a Fun Run with flexible running time, and a shorter Junior Run for the little ones.

We’ll be looping a ~400 m course on Köykkyri’s ski slope and forest trail. Almost nothing but up- and downhill, about +25 m elevation gain per lap.

Timed categories start according to the schedule: 6 h and 4 h.

In the Fun Run and Junior Run, you decide when to start and when to stop between 10:00–16:00. Run as many laps as you like, at your own pace. The last lap must start before 16:00.

Aid station every lap. Changing rooms and showers at Pyrintö Lodge. Hot tub & field sauna right next to the track – hop in when the running’s done!

The event takes place at Pyrintö Lodge and the adjacent Köykkyri Hill – right at the end of the road:
Pyrinnöntie, 90450 Kempele

Map link https://goo.gl/maps/G94yfmX6YdH2

22.11.2025

Lauantai | Saturday

9.15

Numeroiden jako aukeaa

10.00

6h startti

10.00

FunRun ja JunnuRun juoksuaika alkaa, voit aloittaa juoksun vapaaseen aikaan tai osallistua startteihin kello 10, 11 ja 12

12.00

4h startti

15.59.59

Voit vielä aloittaa viimeisen kierroksen

16.00

Rata sulkeutuu, radalla olevat juoksijat tulevat seuraavaksi maaliin

16.10

Palkintojenjako – maalialue
Prize Ceremony – Finish Line

Along the Köykkyrin route, the aid station is located roughly every 400–500 meters depending on the course markings. It’s not necessary to carry your own snacks — but bringing your own cup is highly recommended! We aim to minimize waste, and a named reusable cup makes everyone’s life easier. You can leave your cup at the aid station during your run.

What’s on offer:

  • chocolate (Ahaa Crisp) and a lactose-free option from Brunberg
  • marmalade, gingerbread cookies, chips, salted peanuts, and Tuc crackers
  • drinks include Coke, Jaffa, Nosht lemon sports drink, glögi (hot spiced drink), and other refreshments — some served warm

Warm meals are served during the day:

  • meat soup
  • vegan lentil soup
  • rice porridge with jam or cinnamon sugar

And because Köykkyrin style calls for a little treat:

  • grilled sausages with mustard and ketchup! 🌭

There’s also space at the aid station to leave your personal belongings.