Kainuu Trail 2025 Equipment and gear
In the Kainuu Trail trail running event participants will enjoy the mid-summer time of Hossa National Park, Kainuu and Finland when usually we have quite enough light (almost nightless night) and warm weather. Even though - for runner’s safety - we have ordered for every participant the Kainuu Trail’s mandatory equipment which runner’s have to carry on with themselves from start to finish. Runner’s must be ready for the equipment check (in aid station/service station) done by the event’s officials. If some of the mandatory equipment is missing the organizer may give a time penalty of 60 minutes / missing equipment.
Kainuu Trail mandatory equipment in 21 k, 38 k, 55 k and 78 k distances
1 = mandatory 0 = recommended
In the competition material all runners will have:
- 1 = Route map (in map plastic)
- 1 = Number bib and safety pins (mount on your chest or waist)
- 1 = GPS tracking device (for all 55 km and 78 km runners)
Gear to be brought by runners:
- 1 = Backpack, waist pack etc. (equipment for carrying of the mandatory equipment)
- 1 = Working mobile phone
- The number provided at the race material pickup for event organizers
- Ringer on! (so organizers can contact you if needed)
- Fully charged battery (+ backup charger for longer distances)
- Protected from rain
- ICE number stored in the phone: +358 44 7679 533
- 112 app installed with app icon on home screen
- 1 = First aid kit packed waterproof
- Must include at least plasters, gauze, sports tape, wound disinfectant and/or wipes, and painkillers
- 1 = Water bottle or hydration pack (at least 1 liter total)
- 1 = Space Blanket (for cold and ICE situations)
- 1 = Whistle (for ICE situations)
- 1 = Mug or small water bottle (we don’t use disposable mugs in aid stations so we keep the nature clean)
- 1 = Spare energy
- at least 250 kcal for the 21 km and 38 km distances
- at least 500 kcal for the 55 km and 78 km distances
- Recommended to bring capped energy gels to avoid littering
- Carry on all of your trash with yourself or drop them in the aid stations
- 1 = Weather-appropriate clothing
Additionally for 55 k and 78 k distances all runners must bring with themselves:
- 1 = Thermal layer shirt (waterproof packed, for ICE situations)
- 1 = Waterproof jacket / rain jacket (for ICE situations)
Recommended equipment for all distances (runners must bring with themselves):
- 0 = Extra energy and drinks
- 0 = Waterproof shell jacket or raincoat
- 0 = Salt tablets or electrolyte drinks (to prevent cramps/absorption issues)
- 0 = Blister plasters
- 0 = Toilet paper
- 0 = Running poles (must be carried from start to finish)
- 0 = Headlamp (dusk may surprise in cloudy weather or when tired)
- 0 = Headgear (a cap or buff)
- 0 = Sun protection (for face, neck and shoulders)
Kainuu Trail mandatory equipment in 10 k distance
1 = mandatory 0 = recommended
In the competition material all runners will have:
- 1 = Route map (in map plastic)
- 1 = Number bib and safety pins (mount on your chest or waist)
Gear to be brought by runners:
- 1 = Backpack, waist pack etc. (equipment for carrying of the mandatory equipment)
- 1 = Working mobile phone
- The number provided at the race material pickup for event organizers
- Ringer on! (so organizers can contact you if needed)
- Fully charged battery (+ backup charger for longer distances)
- Protected from rain
- ICE number stored in the phone: +358 44 7679 533
- 112 app installed with app icon on home screen
- 1 = First aid kit packed waterproof
- Must include at least plasters, gauze, sports tape, wound disinfectant and/or wipes
- 1 = Water bottle or hydration pack (at least 0.5 liter total)
- 1 = Spare energy
- at least 100 kcal
- Recommended to bring capped energy gels to avoid littering
- Carry on all of your trash with yourself or drop them in the aid stations
Recommended equipment for all distances (runners must bring with themselves):
- 0 = Extra energy and drinks
- 0 = Waterproof shell jacket or raincoat
- 0 = Salt tablets or electrolyte drinks (to prevent cramps/absorption issues)
- 0 = Blister plasters
- 0 = Toilet paper
- 0 = Running poles (must be carried from start to finish)
- 0 = Headlamp (dusk may surprise in cloudy weather or when tired)
- 0 = Headgear (a cap or buff)
- 0 = Sun protection (for face, neck and shoulders)
