NUTS HEL

NUTS HEL is an urban trail running event held in Helsinki's Keskuspuisto and Haltiala forests on October 9-10, 2026. The event offers a variety of distances for runners of all levels, including Kids & Juniors categories for children and youth. The routes pass through natural surroundings within an urban environment, providing an experiential running experience in the autumnal Helsinki. On Friday, participants run the Nightfall 6K in the dark under headlamps, and on Saturday, longer distances of 6 km, 14 km, and 25 km are available. The event is designed for both beginners and more experienced trail runners.

The event center and start area is at Eläintarhan urheilukenttä, from where the routes into Keskuspuisto begin. Bib pickup starts on Friday at 15:00. Equipment storage is available at the event area at participants' own risk. Aid stations offer water, NOSHT sports drinks, salty and sweet snacks, and soft drinks on the 25 km route. At the finish line, warm soup is available, including vegan options, as well as portable toilets and showers in the Eläintarha changing rooms. The race is partially self-supported, and external support is only permitted at official aid stations. The event offers an urban and natural route through Keskuspuisto and Haltiala forests. Participants can register via the event website, and the event is family-friendly and community-oriented.