You are warmly welcome to spend an experiential orienteering and holiday week for the whole family in Jämäsvaara, Kuhmo, Finland. Jämäsvaara is one of the most legendary and finest orienteering and nature destinations in Kuhmo and Kainuu. The magnificent terrain and landscapes of the area attracts the eyes (and shoes) and offers orienteers a memorable orienteering experience.
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The Secretary General of Kainuu Orienteering Week Association (Kainuun Rastiviikko ry) has changed as of August 24, 2026. Jukka Liuha, who has worked with the event and Kainuu orienteering since 2009, has moved on to new professional challenges. His last working day at Kainuu Orienteering Week Association was Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Marika Alamylläri has stepped into the role of Secretary General as of August 24, 2026. She brings extensive experience in organizing orienteering events and has been part of the Kainuu Orienteering Week organization since 2012.
Read moreA warm thank you to everyone involved!
We would like to cordially thank all participants, volunteers, landowners, partners, and other stakeholders who took part in organizing this major Kainuu orienteering event for the 58th time!
The weather favored us this year almost throughout the entire week, and the atmosphere in the terrains of Säynäjä and the cozy competition center was familiarly relaxed. The event week gathered more than 4,500 unique individuals to Suomussalmi and Kainuu, and the cumulative number of visitors for the whole week reached over 22,000. During the week, an impressive total of 8,793 sports performances were completed!
Read moreA huge thank you to all orienteers, spectators, coaches, and partners who participated in the Kainuu Orienteering Week this year! You made the event an unforgettable week of orienteering in the magnificent scenery of Kainuu.
We want to continuously develop Kainuu Orienteering Week to make it even smoother and more memorable. That is why your opinion is extremely important to us. Whether you took part in the competitive categories, open courses, or were there to cheer others on, we want to hear what went great and where we can still improve.
Answer and make an impact – available until 9 August 2026
Read moreAmong the participants in the open courses on Friday, July 3, 2026 the winners of the drawn prizes.
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+358 44 512 3517 (on weekdays at 9-16)
info@rastiviikko.fi
Urho Kekkosen katu 4 B, 1.krs, 87100 Kajaani
+358 44 512 3517 (on weekdays at 9-16)
accommodation@rastiviikko.fi
Urho Kekkosen katu 4 B, 1.krs, 87100 Kajaani, Finland
Jari Anttonen
+358 44 761 3886
kilpailunjohtaja@rastiviikko.fi
Marika Alamylläri
+358 44 767 9533
marika.alamyllari@rastiviikko.fi
