Kainuu Trail

27.6.2026 Hossa National Park (Finland)
Entry opens in October 2025 – sign up for amazing trails of Hossa!

Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) is a trail running event in a trail runner's paradise - Hossa National Park.

Kainuu Trail runners will experience all the perfect trails and terrains, the best sceneries, and the most legendary sightseeings of Hossa National Park´s area - and all these experiences during a one race day.

Entry/registration order newsletter

Give Feedback on Kainuu Trail 2025 and Enter the Prize Draw!

03.07.2025

The feedback survey for Kainuu Trail 2025 is open until August 10, 2025. We value your input – all feedback will be used to improve the organization of Kainuu Trail 2026, which will take place in Hossa National Park on June 27, 2026. Registration for the 2026 event opens in October 2025.

Prize draw for those who submit feedback!

Among all respondents who leave their contact information, we will draw the following prizes:

Two (2) free entries to the 6th Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) on June 27, 2026 – any distance
Kainuu Trail merchandise

Kainuu Orienteering Week and Kainuu Trail 2025 approaching – Kainuu Trail heading towards new participant records

20.06.2025

Preparations for the Kainuu Orienteering Week are progressing rapidly, and thousands of participants have already registered for the event. Event Secretary General Jukka Liuha estimates that a large number of recreational orienteers will still register on-site. Based on over 14 years of tracking data, the total number of orienteers is expected to reach between 3,000 and 3,250. In addition, the event area is expected to attract approximately 1,500 other visitors, including spectators, support teams, and partners.

The event week will kick off with the Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) trail running race, now being held for the fifth time. The trail running event takes place on Saturday, June 28, in the stunning scenery of Hossa National Park. This year, the event is on track to reach a new participation record — up to 600 trail runners!

Kainuu Trail registration tier ends on June 16 – secure your spot now!

12.06.2025

The final registration tier for the Kainuu Trail 2025 trail running event ends on Sunday, June 16, 2025 at 23:59. After that, registration will only be possible if there are available spots left in specific categories and distances.

A total of 512 runners have already signed up to experience the incredible trails of Hossa, and the maximum number of participants is limited to 600, as agreed in cooperation with Metsähallitus (Finnish Forest Administration). So now is the perfect time to secure your spot!

Race Souvenir 2025: A Folding Kuksa – Handy, Compact, and Ready for Any Trail!

15.05.2025

All Kainuu Trail 2025 participants will receive a special and practical gift as part of their race materials: a Kainuu Trail folding kuksa. It serves both as a memorable race souvenir and as part of the mandatory gear!