On Friday, we will challenge ourselves with climbs for both the Vertical and the children's run. The first and longest start of the day is offered by Tiirismaa Trail HOKA Messilä Vertical, which will be a backyard-style “endless hill challenge” with a lap of approximately 1.2 km long and 90 m of ascent and descent, where the speed will be increased at certain intervals. The competition will end when there is only one brave runner left. The competition is estimated to last for about 2 – 7 hours depending on fitness levels, so you will get a good feel for an ultra in terms of duration. HOKA Messilä Vertical is now also available for communities, companies and groups of friends in a new At the Teamwork event, where more information can be found from here!

On Friday, there will also be a children's competition - Tiirismaa Trail Kids, where you can find sets for 10-, 12- and 14-year-old girls and boys. The children's event is also included team competition (same series for 10-14 year olds), where the combined age of the 3 fastest from the same club decides the teams' rankings. We also organize a free For Fun event for children, where, for example, the whole family can go with their children on a 1.6 km loop of Mäkinen. All participants will be rewarded at the children's event.