All inclusive trail running weeks in Arctic Lapland and Northern Norway - Summer 2024 & 2025
We are hosting two all inclusive trail running holiday weeks this summer of 2024 and two weeks in 2025, in the Arctic wilderness around Utsjoki Finnish Lapland and Northern Norway. Your guide for these weeks is experienced trail runner and wilderness guide Sonja.
Summer 2024 trail running weeks: 8th-14th July and 15th-21st July
Summer 2025 trail running weeks: 11th-17th August and 18th-24th August.
These requested trail running weeks run only for two weeks in 2024 and 2025 ( from Monday to Sunday) and host a maximum of 8 guests per week. Your holiday week includes four (4) guided trail running days, accommodation in a well-equipped cabin, three meals per day and transportation during your stay.
You can add additional activities and day trips to the week, such as a King crab safari or sailing in the Arctic Ocean or Sami culture experience. Have a look at additional activities here.
During the week we will run around 60-80 km. We will be ascending around 100-400m each day.
Your trail running guide Sonja
I have been running more or less consistently since high school but really went down the rabbit hole of long distance running at the turn of the last decade when I ran my first marathon. At the finish line I realized I could have kept going so immediately started to train for my first trail ultra. I love running trail ultras because the pace is slow, views are often breathtaking and I can eat constantly. Currently I have 7 finished short trail ultras (between 50 and 90 km) under my belt and I am training to run and hopefully finish my first proper ultra, a 160 km race.
For me running is a place where I am my most authentic self. Ultra distances fascinate me because they are a place to explore limits, physical and mental. I am constantly learning how much more I am capable of, despite what my legs are saying. For me running is not just training but a way to be close to nature and get to beautiful places. The biggest freedom I know is running down a fell with the wind in my hair and not a care in the world. The unique long ascents and descents on the fells of Utsjoki are what I most enjoy running here on the top of Finland.
In Utsjoki, Arctic Lapland and Northern Norway, trail running landscapes are beautifully varied. We’ll cross highlands, boglands, fell tops, arctic birch forests and various water obstacles. There will be ascends and descends and rugged and unique terrain in all forms.
On our trail runs, we’ll respect the delicate Arctic nature by staying on trails. We will be running in some of the last true wildernesses left in Europe; you can expect solitude, peace, changing weather and zero crowds.
Trail running holiday
Itinerary:
Monday: Arrival and welcome dinner
Tuesday: Mid-range trail run
Wednesday: Mid-range trail run
Thursday: Free day for rest or additional activities
Friday: Short trail run
Saturday: Long trail run
Sunday: Time for good byes
Included in the holiday:
- Four (4) guided trail running days
- Accommodation in a cozy cabin with a private sauna*
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during your holiday. We are happy to cater to any possible dietary needs at our restaurant.
- Transportation during your holiday
- Packing list and tips what to bring
- Private WhatsApp group to chat with other runners and Sonja
*Accommodation in a private room in a shared cabin when traveling solo. When traveling with family or friends, you share a cabin (2-4 persons in one cabin).
Not included:
- Alcohol.
- Flights/travels to Utsjoki (If you travel to Ivalo by plane or bus, let us know and we’ll tell you more about our transportation possibilities)
Price 1490€ pp
Your booking confirmation will entail more detailed information about your holiday including a packing list specific for the trail running holiday in the Arctic. Any questions? Happy to help – drop an email to contact@auroraholidays.net
