Detailed daily course lengths are now published – for both competition categories and open courses!
Published: 02.04.2026
Detailed daily course lengths are now published – for both competition categories and open courses!
Summer and the Kainuu Orienteering Week are approaching! We have now published the daily race course distances, start location numbers, and map scales for all competition categories and open (recreational) courses on our website.
This Easter holiday is the perfect time to check out what the upcoming orienteering week has in store and start getting ready for the magnificent terrain of Kainuu. The course lengths give you a great preview of the challenges and physical demands of each race day.
Where can I find the information?
You can find all the compiled details on our website via the links below:
- Competition Categories: View the general information page for competition classes here and the class-specific distances directly in this table.
- Open Courses (Recreational Orienteering): View descriptions of the skill levels for different courses (including sample courses) here and the daily distances for open courses directly in this table.
Quality on children's courses – SSL Quality Label awarded!
We have great news for families: the children’s courses at Kainuu Orienteering Week have been awarded the Quality Label for Children and Youth Course Controlling by the Finnish Orienteering Federation (SSL). This label ensures that the children's courses are designed and supervised according to the highest standards, providing safe and rewarding orienteering experiences for the youngest members of the family.
Tip: If you haven't registered for the Kainuu O Week yet, you can still sign up at a discounted rate until May 31st!
Welcome to enjoy orienteering and a holiday in the ruggedly beautiful heart of Kainuu – the forest challenges and the scenery rewards!
58th Kainuun Rastiviikko, June 28 – July 3, 2026, in Säynäjä, Suomussalmi.
Also, remember to check out the Kainuu MTBO Week, held in conjunction with the orienteering week from June 28 to July 3, 2026, as well as the Kainuu Trail running event, which kicks off the week on June 27, 2026, in Hossa National Park.
