Other sports at Ylläs Outdoor Week

Ylläs Up Hill Race

YRH – Ylläksen rullahiihto ry and Sieppijärven SiSu ry will organize the Ylläs Up Hill Race in July 2026. Ylläs Roller Skiing and Mountain Running 2026 program:

SAT 11 July 2026: Ylläs Roller Skiing 2026
On the first day, the roller skiing route runs from the Jounin Kauppa area up to the Y1 lift station via the Musti climb. Total ascent: 165 meters.
Course record for one climb: 3 August 2014 – Matti Heikkinen, time 10:31.40

SUN 12 July 2026: Ylläs Mountain Run 511
On the second day, competitors race up to the summit of Ylläs in a mountain run with a total elevation gain of approximately 511 meters. The route runs from the village center via the Isomettä climb to the service road and all the way to the summit finish.

Come and give it a try—bring a group of friends and see whether runners beat skiers, or if skiers can keep up with runners in Finland’s toughest uphill race!

Can the top competitors run the 8 km / 511 m climb in under half an hour?

Check all additional information and race instructions on the event’s official website.

Organizer: Ylläksen Rullahiihto ry and Sieppijärven SiSu ry
Date: 11.-12.7.2026
Time: Starts on Saturday at 15:00 and on Sunday at 10:00
Start location: Via Tribunali, Tunturitie 16