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15–16 January 2028Lahti · SalpausselkäRegistration opens 9 Nov 2026

Winter Trail Run

Snow on Salpausselkä Geopark. Masters on the move.
Register from 9 November →See the programme

5 or 10 km on Saturday and 21 km on Sunday, on the snowy trails of the Salpausselkä Geopark. Open to everyone. Entry is 225 €, up to three sports.

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Medal events
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Five-year classes
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Winter Trail Run at a glance

three races. One ridge.

The first weekend of the Games, on frozen forest trails over the Salpausselkä ridge. Run the 5 or 10 km on Saturday, the half marathon on Sunday. Choose two distances, enjoy both days.

Host city
Lahti
Games Centre and Masters Hub
Venue
Salpausselkä Geopark
Start and finish at the Lahti Sports Center
Dates
15–16 Jan 2028
Sat 5 km or 10 km · Sun 21 km
Events
5 km / 10 km
Saturday 15 January
 
21 km
Sunday 16 January
Rules
WWMG trail rules
Start
Mass start
In waves by age class
Classes
W/M 30 to 90+
Five-year classes
Entry
225 €
Up to 3 sports
The events

Pick your distance.

Two races on consecutive days. Most runners do both.

How to enter ↓
5 km Saturday · the ridge loop
30+ Classes
CourseSalpausselkä Geopark trails StartMass start, waves by age class RankingNet time DaySat 15 January
5km
12Age classes
1Day
MedalsSaturday 15 January
10 km Saturday · the ridge loop
30+ Classes
CourseSalpausselkä Geopark trails StartMass start, waves by age class RankingNet time DaySat 15 January
10km
12Age classes
1Day
MedalsSaturday 15 January
21 km Sunday · the half marathon
30+ Classes
CourseSalpausselkä Geopark trails StartMass start Cut-offCut-off times apply DaySun 16 January
21km
12Age classes
1Day
MedalsSunday 16 January

Course maps and elevation come with the athlete information sheet durig the fall 2027.

Programme

The first weekend of the Games.

Arrive for the Opening Ceremony on Friday, run the 5 km or 10 km on Saturday and the 21 km on Sunday. Plenty of time left for a second sport.

Winter Trail Run in the 10 Games days

14.1.
15.1.
16.1.
17.1.
18.1.
19.1.
20.1.
21.1.
22.1.
23.1.
GamesTrainingCeremonies, free
DayProgrammeAlso on
Fri 14 JanDAY 0—Opening Ceremony Lahti Sports Center
Sat 15 JanDAY 15 km Salpausselkä trails
10 km Salpausselkä trails		Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sun 16 JanDAY 221 km Salpausselkä trailsWinner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Mon 17 JanDAY 3—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Tue 18 JanDAY 4—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Wed 19 JanDAY 5—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Thu 20 JanDAY 6—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Fri 21 JanDAY 7—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sat 22 JanDAY 8—Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub
Sun 23 JanDAY 9—Farewell Party Lahti Sports Center
Start area

Lahti Sports Center
Start and finish in the Sports Center area, next to the Masters Hub. Exact spot in the regulations.

Cut-off

21 km
Cut-off times keep the half marathon inside the January daylight.

Kit check

Before the start
The mandatory and recommended winter kit is listed in the regulations.

Programme status October 2026. Preliminary, subject to entries and the final start lists. Sport dates are confirmed before registration opens.

How it is run

Trail rules. Winter ground.

The races follow WWMG trail running rules. Respect nature. Respect fellow runners. Run your own race.

Snow-covered forest on the Salpausselkä ridge, a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Distances

5 km or 10 km on Saturday, 21 km on Sunday.

Start

Mass start. All distances start in waves by age class.

Ranking

Net time. Medals by age class, women and men.

Classes

Five-year classes from 30 to 90+.

Trail

Snow-covered trails on the Salpausselkä ridge, UNESCO Global Geopark.

Kit

Mandatory and recommended winter kit. Checked before the start. Studded trail running shoes recommended.

Cut-off

Cut-off times on the 21 km, set in the regulations.

Fair play

WMS anti-doping rules apply. Every athlete is responsible for their own health check and accident and travel insurance.

Entry & price

225 €. Up to three sports.

One fee for the whole Games. Enter Winter Trail Run and add up to two more sports on the same registration, schedule permitting, at no extra fee.

Game entry225 €per athlete, VAT 13.5 % included
2nd and 3rd sport0 €on the same entry, schedule permitting
Good to knowWinter Trail Run counts as one of your three sports. The fee rises in steps after the opening window. No early-bird discount.
Register from 9 November→
  1. Pre-registration — closedFree, not binding. Pre-registered athletes get the first week of registration before everyone else.
  2. Register and pay — from 2 November 2026Create your account, add the Winter Trail Run to the basket and pay. Add up to two more sports on the same entry.
  3. Pick your eventsChoose your events inside the sport. You can change them from your own page until entries close.
  4. Your entry is confirmedYour entry is confirmed straight away.
  5. Race weekend — 15–16 January 2028Bib collection, kit check, and the start at the Sports Center.
Opens2 November 2026The first week is reserved for pre-registered athletes, then open to everyone. First come, first served.
ClosesSet sport by sportThe entry deadline for winter trail run is published with the competition regulations in October 2026.
Late entriesUntil 14 January 2028Only where places remain. Late fee applies. Cancellation and refund terms are published with registration.
What is included

One registration. The whole Games.

The same package in every sport.

  • Competition entryYour events and the official training
  • AccreditationAthlete pass for the whole Games period
  • Welcome packageCollected at the Games Centre in Lahti, transit card included
  • Opening and Farewell Ceremony14 and 23 January, also open for your companions
  • Medal ceremoniesAt the Winner's Celebration in Lahti
  • Timing & resultsOfficial results online
  • Transport ratesLocal transport at WWMG rates

Extra services, photos and evening tickets are sold as add-ons in the shop. Full list of what every registration includes.

Venue

Salpausselkä Geopark.

The route runs from the Lahti Sports Center into the Salpausselkä ridge, part of the UNESCO Salpausselkä Global Geopark. Forest, eskers and frozen lakes, only steps away from the city centre.

Salpausselkä GeoparkLahti

Ice-age landscape, steps away from your door.

The start area is next to the Masters Hub, where the Opening Ceremony is held on Friday night.
Biathlon and Speed Skating race the same weekend, so the first weekend of the Games is full of life.

Start areaLahti Sports Center
From Helsinki Airport≈ 100 km · 1 h
StayCity of Lahti
SpectatorsFree, along the course
Venue page→Host city Lahti
Host cityLahtiGames Centre, Opening Ceremony, Masters Hub and the Winner's Celebration every night.Lahti host city page →Plan the tripVisit LahtiHotels, restaurants, saunas and the Salpausselkä Geopark, one hour from Helsinki Airport.visitlahti.fi ↗
BookOfficial accommodation & transportReserved Games inventory in Lahti and the region. Airport transfers and the Games Mobility Pass.Host City Marketplace →
Downloads

Files for your race.

Everything you need before you enter, in one place. Files are updated here, and the version date is on the first page of every file.

  • PDF Winter Trail Run invitation and sports InformationEvents, age classes, eligibility, rules and entry limits. Version October 2026. download
  • PDF Winter Trail Run Rules and recommendations.WWMG Rules based on "Trail Runner’s Etiquette” download
  • PDF Venue guide · Lahti Sports CenterGetting there, layout, warm-up, food, spectators and the shuttle timetable. Autumn 2027
  • PDF Athlete information sheet · Games timeDaily practical information during the Games. Published in January 2028. Jan 2028
  • T&C General terms and conditionsRegistration, cancellation, refunds, late fee and insurance for all sports. Read
Questions about Winter Trail Running?Write to the Winter Trail Running team:
[email protected]
Put "Winter Trail Run" in the subject line and the sport team answers within a few days.
Winter Trail Run FAQ

Before you enter.

The questions Trail Runners ask us most. General Games questions are in the main FAQ.

Can I run two trail races?

Yes. The 5 km or 10 km and the 21 km are all in one entry, on consecutive days.

What kit do I need on the trail?

Shoes with good grip on snow is the most important. Follow the instructions from sports page.

Do I need to be a club member?

No. Winter Trail Run and Winter Swimming is open to everyone aged 30 or older. Club membership is recommended, not required.

Is there a 5 km?

Yes. On Saturday 15 January you choose 5 km or 10 km. The 21 km is on Sunday 16 January. All three are medal events.

What is the surface?

Snow-covered forest trails. Conditions change with the weather, so shoes with good traction help.

Is there a cut-off?

Yes, on the 21 km, to keep the race inside the January daylight. Times are in the regulations.

Can I add another sport?

Yes, up to three sports on one entry. The trail run finishes on 16 January, so most of the programme is still ahead.

Next

Not only trail running?

All sports Add a second sport Fourteen winter sports in ten days. Up to three sports on one entry. See all sports→ Host cities Lahti, Heinola, Levi Where to stay, how to get around and what happens every evening. Host cities→ Registration Get in first Pre-registration has closed. Registration opens for everyone on 9 November 2026. Registration starts 9 Nov→
14-23 January 2028Lahti - Heinola - Levi - Finland

Nothing stops us.

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