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.
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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:
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!
Read moreThe 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!
Read moreAll 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!
Jukka Liuha
jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi
+358 44 7679533
kainuutrail@rastiviikko.fi
+358 41 364 6896
Kainuu Orienteering Week union (Kainuun Rastiviikko ry)
Business ID: 2524242-8
Urho Kekkosen katu 4 B
87100 Kajaani, Finland
