56. Kainuu
Orienteering Week, Finland

Kaisanet and Kainuu Orienteering Week: Fiber optic arrives in Suomussalmi – high-speed connections up to 20 kilometers from the municipal centre

The partnership between Kainuu Orienteering Week (KOW) and Kaisanet Oy has already spanned 15 years, and this summer, the collaboration continues stronger than ever. While orienteers take over the terrains of Suomussalmi, Kaisanet is strengthening the region''s digital infrastructure by extensively building a fiber-optic network across the municipality.

Experience Kainuu Orienteering Week 2026 – Campaign for Families and Recreational Orienteers!

Want to experience the Kainuu Orienteering Week (KRV) 2026 in a relaxed and affordable way? Now you can!

With our "Experience Kainuu Orienteering Week" campaign, you can join the event for just a single day – either with your family or on your own. Enjoy the thrill of orienteering and the wonderful event atmosphere easily for a one-time fee of only €30.

KOW26 Start Times Now Selectable

Pre-selected start times are available for competition categories H/D16–95, excluding the elite categories H/D16–21E.

The starting times for the elite categories H/D16-21E and the children''''s categories H/D8-14 have been drawn and the starting lists have been published.

The selection of departure times closes on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Selection of Start Times is Approaching – View the Map for Start Locations

Start time selection for competitive categories: Fri 12 June – Wed 17 June.

Starts location guide map and final distances published.

Start time windows for competitive and open categories.