For the love of trails!
Tiirismaa Trail is a trail running event in the heart of Salpausselkä Geopark. Our events draw on the large elevation differences between Tiirismaa in Hollola and Salppausselkä in Lahti, as well as the coastal landscapes of Vesijärvi and Tiilijärvi. At the heart of our events are the climbs and the magnificent trails of Salpausselkä. We do not skimp on them, but choose the best, most beautiful and most memorable trails in the area for the routes.
From 2026, the Tiirismaa Trail organization will offer three separate events, with Tiirismaa Trail and Hoka Messilä Vertical getting their own dates. The whole will form the so-called Tiirismaa Tripla for the first time.
- Tiirismaa Winter Trail 14.-15.3.2026
- Tiirismaa Trail 1.8.2026
- HOKA Messilä Vertical 19.9.2026
Welcome to the best trails in Salpausselkä!
There are trip options for everyone: from first-time runners to experienced ultrarunners, ranging from 8 to 63 km. The routes allow you to experience the finest trails in Salpausselkä and, if you wish, the highest peaks in Southern Finland.
- Tiirismaa Trail Kids is aimed at children and young people (10–14 years). In addition to the series, there is a team competition, where the combined time of the three fastest from the same club is decisive. In addition, we organize a free For Fun event, where the whole family can complete a 1.6 km lap together. All children will receive a prize.
- 8 km Perfect for your first trail running event – or a fast start to race day.
- 12 km offers climbs and challenges, but retains its running nature.
- 16 km The new route goes towards Tapanila, and is 12 km easier in terms of elevation gain and running distance.
- 21 km brings together the best parts of Tiirismaa: narrow little trails and all of Tiirismaa's classic climbs.
- 42 km The marathon offers the most extensive experience, touring our entire trail network on a single route in both Tiirismaa and Tapanila.
- 63 km In addition to the marathon route, the ultra-hungry also offers a 21 km uphill tour of Tiirismaa.
Passion creates quality
Hills are a natural part of trail running for us. We don't look for the easiest or fastest route, but one that is felt and remembered: thanks to the climbs, technical descents, pitches, needle paths or landscapes.
For us, Tiirismaa Trail is a shared experience. An event where first-time runners, active enthusiasts and top runners are on the same page – part of the same TT community. We focus on the routes, smooth arrangements and the atmosphere created by the encounters between volunteers, supporters and participants.
Nature is our event's most important partner, and it's important to us that nature remains beautiful for future runners. We promise an honest, challenging and experiential trail running event. One where nature is respected, the arrangements can be trusted and every participant is part of a common story.
Our core values
Tiirismaa Trail is created from hills, paths and lake landscapes in the heart of Salpausselkä. We plan the routes and the event so that nature remains an experience for the following runners.
For us, trail running is not just about running against the clock. It's about working together, challenging yourself, and finding your own direction, regardless of your starting or experience level.
We don't build the event based on Excel, but on emotion. We believe that the passion of the organizers is reflected in the routes, arrangements, and atmosphere.
