57th Kainuu Orienteering Week

The "Vaara" Hills are the Icon of Kainuu – Read How These Landscapes Challenge Orienteers

Across Kainuu, the forested "vaara" hills and their landmarks are steeped in local legends and history.

Kainuu is famous for its vaara terrain—heavily forested hills that challenge orienteers with significant elevation changes, precise control points, and steep slopes. Not only do you need powerful legs to climb the hills, but you also need the skill and courage to maintain speed while descending.

Changes to Competitor Information and Use of Emit Cards 2026

Please keep your competitor information up to date! Check if you need to change your competition category or update your Emit card number. Category changes are free of charge until May 31, 2026, and Emit card number updates until June 7, 2026.

Please note: The same Emit card cannot be used by different individuals during the orienteering week.

Accommodation Status for Kainuu Orienteering Week 2026

Summer and the 58th Kainuu Orienteering Week (June 28 – July 3, 2026) are approaching in Suomussalmi. Accommodation for the event is currently in high demand. Bulletin provides an update on the current accommodation availability in the Suomussalmi area.

Pre-Jukola provides a great feel for the Vuokatti-Jukola 2027 terrains – welcome to orienteer in Vuokatti before Kainuu Orienteering Week!

Sotkamon Jymy and Vuokatti Sport are organizing Pre-Jukola as part of the Finnish Relay League on Saturday, June 27th, 2026.

Pre-Jukola 2026 will be held in the Rönkkö area of Vuokatti, just one day before the start of Kainuu Orienteering Week in Suomussalmi. Organized as part of the Relay League, the event features three-leg relays for Women, Men, and HD16 categories. All legs in the Men''s and Women''s relays will have GPS tracking, and the competition will be televised.