Falling Leaves
📍 Päijät-Häme, Finland
gravel
Date
12 September 2026
Distance
100km · 175km
Elevation
1,586 m
Difficulty
gravel
Midnight Sun Gravel 2026
Helsinki to Turku, Finland · 13 June 2026
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
An exceptionally demanding ultra-distance bikepacking event ranging from 640km to 2000km across challenging Finnish gravel roads, forest tracks, and coastal routes.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 2000km · 1000km · 640km
- Surface
- gravel, dirt, singletrack
- Typical W/kg
- 3.2–4.2
Rider fit
Who it's for
Experienced ultra-endurance bikepackers and self-supported racers looking for an epic test against the clock under the midnight sun.
Who will struggle
Riders lacking extensive ultra-distance experience, robust navigation skills, and the resilience needed to manage strict time limits over multi-day efforts.
Training focus
Building massive aerobic endurance, multi-day back-to-back saddle time, and proficiency in self-supported logistics.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
What distance options are available?+
Riders can choose between three route lengths: the DUEMILA (SISU) 2,000km route, the traditional MILLE 1,000km route, and the classic EXPLORER 640km route.
What is the difference between RACE and TOUR classes?+
The RACE class features mandatory tracking, strict time limits, and specific eligibility requirements, whereas the TOUR class uses a free mobile app for tracking and has no time limit.
Where does the event start and finish?+
The event starts in Helsinki and finishes in Turku, traversing forests, coastal roads, lakesides, and the Finnish archipelago.
When does the event take place?+
The event starts on June 13, 2026, at 9:00 am, with varying time limits depending on the chosen route class.
