Distribution of KOW Race Maps at Vuokatti Sport on Saturday 9 am–1 pm

Friday''s race maps will be distributed today, Saturday, at the KOW info desk in the Event Centre at Vuokatti Sport from 9 am to 1 pm.

If you are unable to collect your map in person, it can be sent to you by post. The recipient will need to cover the postage costs. Please contact the event office at info@rastiviikko.fi to arrange this.

We kindly ask that map deliveries by post be grouped together when possible to reduce shipping efforts.

Elias Kuukka and Veera Klemettinen Win Shortened Kainuu Orienteering Week – Competition Cancelled Due to Thunderstorm

Elias Kuukka of Tampereen Pyrintö and Veera Klemettinen of Suunta Jyväskylä were declared the winners of the main elite classes at Kainuu Orienteering Week on Friday, July 4. The Kainuu Week victory marks the first overall win at the event for both athletes.

The fourth and final stage of the competition was cancelled on Friday morning shortly after the first starts due to safety concerns caused by a developing thunderstorm. Around one hundred competitive and recreational runners had already started, and all of them reached the finish safely.

The final results were determined based on the first three competition days, which competition director Antti Flöjt stated was the fairest solution for all participants.

Next year, Kainuu Orienteering Week 2026 will be held in the pine forest terrain of Säynäjä, Suomussalmi, and organized by Suomussalmen Rasti.

Kainuu Orienteering Week 2025 Cancelled for Safety Reasons

Kainuu Orienteering Week 2025 is completely cancelled due to safety concerns

According to the authorities, a thunderstorm is expected to remain in the area, and the weather forecast predicts storm gusts of 16–18 m/s around 3:00 p.m.

Please note: Entering the terrain today is strictly prohibited, even on a voluntary basis.

Prizes will be awarded based on the top three results and can be picked up at KRV Info at 11:30 a.m.

Participation Fee Refund Policy

• According to the cancellation and change policy, the following procedures apply to participation fees:
  • As the event must be cancelled entirely due to circumstances beyond the organizers’ control (Force Majeure), the participation fee for the final competition day will be refunded to those participants who did not enter the terrain and who have paid the participation fee.
    • Refunds are not issued automatically — participants must contact the competition office by email at info@rastiviikko.fi.
      • The email must include:
        • Bank account number (IBAN)
        • Name of the account holder
    • The organizer will charge a processing fee of €5 per competition day per participant.

Refund requests must be submitted no later than July 31, 2025.

Information regarding uncollected maps from the final race will be provided later, including where and when they can be picked up.

Important information! For safety reasons, the competition will be suspended for two hours!

Important information!

For safety reasons, the competition will be suspended for two hours. The competition will resume at 12 noon, if the situation allows.

All starting times will be moved forward by two hours.

Follow the news, the situation will be updated.