56. Kainuu
Orienteering Week, Finland

Competition Instructions Published – Key Highlights for Competition Categories and Open Courses!

The Competition Instructions for Kainuu Orienteering Week 2026 are now available. We have highlighted the most essential points below to ensure you have a smooth event week:

Kainuu Orienteering Week & Kainuu Trail: Digital Reach Reaches Record Highs – Reach a Million-Plus Audience in the Heart of the Holiday Season

The digital impact of Kainuu Orienteering Week (KOW) and Kainuu Trail has reached a historical peak. During the 2025–2026 season, the digital content of these events achieved nearly 4.5 million impressions. We are now opening partnership opportunities for the 2026–2027 seasons for companies looking to gain visibility where active people move – and to capitalize on the rising momentum heading toward Kainuu’s historic sports year in 2027.

The Kainuu summer has solidified its position at the pinnacle of Finnish sports tourism. Kainuu Orienteering Week is consistently ranked among the top ten largest sports tourism events in Finland across running, trail running, orienteering, and cross-country skiing disciplines. Alongside it, the Kainuu Trail running event is currently experiencing an unprecedented period of growth.

New Activity for the Rest Day: Rasti-Nalle Adventure Invites the Youngest Family Members!

On the Kainuu Orienteering Week rest day, Monday, June 29th, 2026, there is exciting new program in store for children. Alongside the rest day''s sprint orienteering event, we are organizing the first-ever Rasti-Nalle Adventure, offering the joy of movement and fun challenges for the youngest members of the family.

As the event is held in conjunction with the rest day''s sprint orienteering, the day offers the joy of physical activity for the entire family. At the finish line, every adventurer will be rewarded!

Navigate Your Way to the Dance Floor on the KOW Rest Day!

Dance Swing is organizing an open dance course on the first rest day of the Kainuu Orienteering Week, Monday, June 29th. Come and learn the basics of Finnish social dancing in a relaxed atmosphere and get your moves ready for the week’s dance events!