Kainuu Orienteering Week and Kainuu Trail 2025 approaching – Kainuu Trail heading towards new participant records
20.06.2025Preparations 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 moreKainuu Trail registration tier ends on June 16 – secure your spot now!
12.06.2025The 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 moreRace Souvenir 2025: A Folding Kuksa – Handy, Compact, and Ready for Any Trail!
15.05.2025All 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!
Why a folding kuksa?
Read moreFree race bus tickets now available – Kainuu Trail Hossa, June 28, 2025
13.05.2025Are you participating in the Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park trail run?
We''re offering free race day race buses from Kajaani for runners on Saturday, June 28, 2025!
Kainuu Trail 2025 – Tips for First-Timers – Save These Tips!
25.04.2025Kainuu Trail is one of Finland’s most stunning trail running events, offering participants the opportunity to experience the best sights, nature, and challenging routes of Hossa National Park in the heart of Kainuu.
Hossa’s scenic trails, breathtaking landscapes, and tranquil wilderness atmosphere make this event an unforgettable experience.
In this article, we will cover the essential things you need to know about the Kainuu Trail.
Read moreThe Right Trail Running Gear Has Your Back – No Matter the Weather
11.04.2025At the Start, Conditions May Feel Almost Perfect – The Sun Shines from a Clear Blue Sky, and the Nearly 30°C Heat Embraces Runners for Hours. Then Suddenly, Everything Changes.
Dark clouds gather above, and a powerful downburst strikes the event area with full force! The temperature drops by more than 20 degrees in a matter of minutes, and fierce winds and pouring rain lash the landscape.
Trail running in Finland’s stunning wilderness and natural areas – but sometimes also in unpredictable weather – requires careful preparation and the right equipment.
Read on for the most essential gear tips for tackling the Kainuu Trail.
Read moreKainuu Trail 2025 – A Trail Runner’s Dream in Hossa National Park – Feel the Wild
09.04.2025Join us for an unforgettable trail running experience at Kainuu Trail 2025, taking place on June 28th, 2025 in the breathtaking scenery of Hossa National Park, Finland.
This event gives runners the chance to enjoy Finland’s most beautiful trails, crystal-clear waters, and the serene peace of ancient forests – Feel the Wild!
Here’s a closer look at what Kainuu Trail is all about.
Read moreKainuu Trail offers free race buses for participants arriving from Kajaani on race day, Saturday, June 28, 2025!
14.03.2025Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) offers free race buses for participants arriving from Kajaani on race day, Saturday, June 28, 2025! These free bus services are especially suitable for runners participating in the 55 km, 38 km, 21 km, and 10 km distances.
– Since the beginning of the event, Kainuu Orienteering Week association has aimed to organize a trail running event in Hossa National Park as responsibly as possible, says Jukka Liuha, Secretary General of Kainuu Orienteering Week a and Race Director of Kainuu Trail. According to Liuha, this year the organization wants to explore whether there is demand for bus transportation to the Kainuu Trail event.
Read moreDownburst Halted Kainuu Trail Race in Hossa National Park in Summer 2024
06.02.2025The 2024 Kainuu Trail running event experienced dramatic moments when a sudden downburst hit the Hossa National Park area on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries, but the material damage was extensive.
"It was definitely one of the most intense moments of my life when the downburst struck Hossa National Park during our trail running race," says Jukka Liuha, race director of the Kainuu Trail, with a serious expression. "I''ve been organizing various events for over 18 years, and this was the first time I had to halt an event," he continues thoughtfully.
Read moreMerry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025!
20.12.2024We wish everyone a very peaceful Christmas and good trail running for the year 2025!
The people of Kainuu Trail are on holiday at the turn of the year. Read the announcement for instructions on how to make sport benefit payments during the rest of the year.
Read moreImportant Information Regarding December Registrations – Office Closed from December 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025
03.12.2024Many sport benefits expire by the end of this year, so why not invest in your well-being for next year and secure an unforgettable experience on the stunning trails of Hossa?
If you’re still considering registering for Kainuu Trail 2025 this December, be sure to check out our tips for a smooth registration process in this article.
Read moreUsing sport benefits for Kainuu Trail
12.11.2024Sport benefits are accepted for the Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park event.
See the available payment methods and up-to-date payment instructions in the bulletin.
Read moreRegistration for Kainuu Trail 2025 began at record speed
04.11.2024Registration for the Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) trail running event on June 28, 2025 began at record speed, with a total of 155 trail runners signing up during the first and most affordable registration period, which ended in the end of October.
Read moreRegistration for the Kainuu Trail 2025 trail running event will open on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 12:00
18.10.2024Next year''s Kainuu Trail trail running event will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Registration for the event will open next Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 12:00.
This year''s first and lowest registration tier is exceptionally short (only one week), as the lowest prices will end at the end of October on October 31, 2024, at 23:59.
Read moreShare your power song for the trails and enter the raffle - The Trail Experience for Youth campaign is sponsored by OP Ylä-Kainuu
24.06.2024
What is your power song? Which song do you always listen to when running or working out? Let us know by answering the question below by 23:59 on June 26, 2024, and you might hear your favorite song at the Kainuu Trail on June 29, 2024!
Among all who respond to the survey and leave their contact information, we will raffle prizes sponsored by OP Ylä-Kainuu.
Register for the 10 km 12–17-year-old category for €40, which also includes race day bus transportation either Kajaani-Suomussalmi-Hossa-Suomussalmi-Kajaani or Ruka-Kuusamo-Hossa-Kuusamo-Ruka!
Read moreLate registration until June 28 - race bus from Kajaani and from the Ruka-Kuusamo direction on June 29
20.06.2024
A record number of 482 runners registered for the Kainuu Trail running event in the registration phase that ended on June 17! Late registration is still possible until Friday, June 28 at 20:00 through the registration service on the website (if there are spots available for each distance). Late registration is also possible on-site at the competition centre on Saturday, June 29 for the 10 km, 21 km, 38 km, and 55 km distances at least 2 hours before the start of the respective race (if spots are still available).
Competition day June 29 Kainuu Trail buses from Kajaani and from the Ruka-Kuusamo direction are still available for booking in our online store until Thursday evening, June 27 at 23:59. The Kajaani competition bus departs at 5:45 from Kajaani Travel Centre and arrives in Hossa around 8:20-8:30, making it suitable for 10 km, 21 km, and 38 km runners. The Ruka-Kuusamo competition bus departs at 6:40 from in front of Sale Rukanriutta and arrives in Hossa around 8:20.
Read moreTake the competition bus to Kainuu Trail from Kajaani or Ruka to Hossa and back on race day, Saturday 29th June.
14.06.2024
The Kainuu Trail, held for the fourth time this year, attracts more and more runners to the beautiful needle paths and wilderness landscapes of Hossa National Park.
"The third registration phase closes next Monday, 17th June, and based on the pre-registrations, it looks like this year will have the highest number of participants in our history," says Jukka Liuha, the race director and course designer of Kainuu Trail, excitedly.
The organizer offers a very affordable competition bus service on race day Saturday, both from Kajaani via Suomussalmi to Hossa and back, and from Ruka via Kuusamo to Hossa and back.
"This service particularly serves participants in our 10 km, 21 km, and 38 km distances," Liuha clarifies.
Read moreChange to the 55-kilometer running route due to the Julma-Ölkky cable bridge being out of use.
12.06.2024
Metsähallitus has temporarily closed the Julma-Ölkky cable bridge due to damage caused by heavy snow loads during the winter.
As a result, the route for the 55-kilometer distance in the Kainuu Trail running event will undergo a slight modification, as the cable bridge crossing will be omitted from the route.
Read moreA record number of runners are expected for the Kainuu Trail - including cross-country skiing world champion Matti Heikkinen, who has registered for the 21 km race
15.05.2024
This year, the Kainuu Trail trail running event, organized for the fourth time, continues to attract more and more runners to the magnificent needle trails and wilderness landscapes of Hossa National Park.
Our second registration period closed on April 30th, and based on the preliminary registrations, it looks like this year will be the largest in terms of participants in our history," smiles Jukka Liuha, the competition director and course master of Kainuu Trail, with satisfaction.
Read moreFueling for an ultramarathon
25.04.2024
In this article, we delve into energy and hydration strategies related to ultramarathon races with a trail running coach Jeremy Inabnit. Jeremy participated in the Kainuu Trail trail running event last year and completed the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) ultramarathon coaching certification last fall. We highly recommend everyone participating in the Kainuu Trail or any other trail running events to explore this highly informative and practical piece. Enjoy your reading!
Read moreTravel Tips for Kainuu Trail - Take Advantage of Our Race Bus on June 29th
24.04.2024
We've aimed to make the arrival for the 2024 Kainuu Trail Running event as smooth as possible, both for those coming from within Finland and from abroad. Among other things, our own race-day buses on June 29 will serve all runners on the 10 km, 21 km, and 38 km routes arriving from either the Kajaani or Ruka-Kuusamo direction to Hossa. Read on in this article for the best arrival tips for Kainuu Trail at Hossa National Park.
Read moreThe presentation material from the pre-info webinar on 5.3. has now been published - grab tips for Kainuu Trail!
18.03.2024
Kainuu Trail and RTH Well-being Services jointly organized a pre-info webinar on 5.3.2024. Now, the webinar's PDF presentation has been published on our website. Grab tips from presentation for the upcoming summer trails in Hossa!
Note: There are still spots available in RTH Well-being Services' Kainuu Trail 2024 trail running training, but registration closes on 31.3.2024.
Read moreRace bus 29th June tickets are now in sale for connections Kajaani-Hossa-Kajaani and Ruka-Hossa-Ruka
11.03.2024
Kainuu Trail organizes the race buses with connections of Kajaani-Suomussalmi-Hossa-Suomussalmi-Kajaani and Ruka-Kuusamo-Hossa-Kuusamo-Ruk at the race day 29th June 2024.
Read moreKainuu Trail 2024 Pre-Info Webinar on Tuesday, March 5th, at 18:00
01.03.2024
Kainuu Trail and RT-Hyvinvointipalvelut jointly organize a pre-information webinar for Kainuu Trail 2024 Trail Running on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 18:00 via Google Meet remote connection.
Join us to gather the best tips for preparing for Kainuu Trail and, if desired, ask questions about participation and event-related matters.
Read moreBiokia continues as a main partner in Kainuu Trail - get advantage of the Kainuu Trail offer in Biokia's webshop
02.02.2024
Biokia is once again one of the main partners in Kainuu Trail upcoming summer.
At all our aid stations, we offer delicious Biokia (organic) dried blueberries.
If you want to familiarize yourself with the berries in advance, visit Biokia's online store and order at a 20% discount for Kainuu Trail using the code: RASTIVIIKKO
Free domestic shipping in Finland on purchases over 20 euros!
Visit Biokia's website and webshop
Read moreRespond to the survey! By race buses to Hossa from Kajaani and Ruka and Kuusamo?
31.01.2024
In last year's feedback, we received a suggestion that we should organize bus transportation for participants on the competition day, Saturday, from Kajaani and Kuusamo to Hossa and back.
With this survey, we are investigating whether there is demand for this service, and based on the results, we will decide whether to implement it.
If we proceed with these bus transfers, they will be available for pre-sale on our online store in February-March 2024.
Responding to the survey does not constitute a binding reservation for transportation, but we hope that you will answer the survey as truthfully as possible.
Respond to the survey by February 29, 2024!
Read moreMerry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024!
22.12.2023
We wish everyone a very peaceful Christmas and good trail running for the year 2024!
The people of Kainuu Trail are on holiday at the turn of the year. Read the announcement for instructions on how to make sport benefit payments during the rest of the year.
Read moreRunning Towards Summer 2024 - Riikka Tulppo's Trail Running Coaching Heads to Kainuu Trail
07.12.2023
Riikka Tulppo's trail running coaching is geared towards the Kainuu Trail trail running event in Hossa on June 29, 2024. In this course, participants can choose any running distance as their goal for the Kainuu Trail trail running event - 10, 21, 38, 55, or 78 kilometers. The trail running coaching is conducted as remote coaching, allowing participation from almost anywhere.
"Next summer might seem far away, but believe me, starting training now will make the journey much easier - at least easier than for those starting their training in June," Tulppo smiles.
Read moreKainuu Trail 2023 feedback and development actions for 2024
10.11.2023
The feedback from the Kainuu Trail 2023 trail run has now been reviewed and development actions have been planned for the coming year - in this article, feedback and answers are accompanied by plenty of pictures. Thanks to everyone who gave feedback! Let's do an even better 4th Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) trail run together again next year on June 29, 2024.
Registration for next year's event is ongoing and the first and cheapest registration step closes at the end of the year on 31 December 2023.
Read moreAnna palautetta Kainuu Trail -polkujuoksusta 2023 - voit voittaa ilmaisen osallistumisen vuodelle 2024
20.10.2023 09:56:04
Anna palautetta Kainuu Trail 2023 -polkujuoksusta viimeistään 31.10.2023 mennessä ja saatat voittaa ilmaisen osallistumisen vuoden 2024 tapahtumaan.
Otamme kaikki palautteet huomioon, kun suunnittelemme ensi vuoden tapahtumaa, joten juuri sinun palautteesi on meille tärkeä.
Lue lisääParticipant record coming up for Kainuu Trail
20.06.2023
The 3rd Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) trail running event gathers over 400 trail runners to enjoy Hossa’s needle paths and the view of the magical wilderness.
- We are heading towards the participant record, says Event Director and route master Jukka Liuha.
Read moreLittle changes in the starts timetable and prize-giving ceremonies
16.06.2023 23:20:15
Due the feedback of the 2021 and 2022 we have now done some little changes in our starts timetable. By these changes we can serve our customers better.
Read moreWhat is your wish song? Which song gives you energy and strength on the trails and running or while exercising?
13.06.2023
Tell us your energizing and empowering song by Monday 19.6.2023 and you could win a free participation in the Kainuu Trail on 1st July 2023. You may also hear your favorite song during the event - maybe when arriving to finish.
Read moreTrail experience for youths - 10 km only 10 euros - experience trail running, nature, adrenaline and good vibes in Hossa National Park's stunning views
01.06.2023
Are summer plans still open? Kainuu Trail is coming up and we are happy to introduce you to the Kainuu Trail 10 km youth series for 12-17 year olds. This series offers young people the opportunity to experience an unforgettable running experience in Hossa National Park. Participation in the 10 km race for 12-17 year olds is only 10 € (normal price 30 €) from 1 to 19 June 2023!
Read moreIntroducing Kainuu Trail's routes
15.04.2023
Kainuu Trail's routes offers diverse challenges for trail runners - starting from easy-going 10 k Huosius distance to magnificent 78 k Julma-Ölkky experience. Get familiar with the Kainuu Trail routes by reading this article.
Read moreHossa - paradise in Kainuu - attracts hundreds of trail runners to enjoy magnificent scenes of the national park
22.03.2023
“You won't find a bad fireplace here - there's always a postcard view in front of you when you sit down by the fire!" said Jukka Liuha, who currently works as the event director and route master of the Kainuu Trail race, to Mikko Keränen almost exactly 8 years ago by the evening campfire at the Ala-Valkeinen wilderness hut.
Read moreMerry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!
22.12.2022
We wish everyone a very peaceful Christmas and good trail running for the year 2023!
The people of Kainuu Trail are on holiday at the turn of the year. Read the announcement for instructions on how to make sports benefit payments during the rest of the year.
Read moreSign up by 30th Nov 2022 and you might win a 75 € NVii gift voucher
17.11.2022
3rd Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park - Finland trail running event's registration opens on 23rd November 2022 at 12.00am. One 75 € NVII gift voucher will be raffled among all entries made by 30th November 2022.
Read moreFeedback 2022 and development actions for 2023
17.11.2022
Kainuu Trail 2022 feedback has been gone through now and some development actions for 2023 have been decided. In this article we have some feedbacks and organizer's answers with 2022 event photos. Thanks for everyone about the valuable feedback!
Read moreFeedback questionnaire draw completed
23.08.2022
The feedback questionnaire for Kainuu Trail 2.7.2022 has been closed and the draw has been completed.
We have been in contact with the winners of the draw.
Thank you to everyone who answered the feedback survey!
Read moreKainuu Trail 2022 gives a BIG thanks! See you next year 1st July 2023!
15.07.2022
Kainuu Trail 2022 gives a BIG THANKS for the participants, volunteers, partners and to all who have been building up the successful event! Next year Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) trail running event will be organized on 1st July 2023.
Give us some feedback about 2022 event and you might win a participation for Kainuu Trail 2023 or NVii gift voucher or some Kainuu Trail products.
Kainuu Trail 2022 race report by Jeremy Palmer
15.07.2022
Kainuu Trail 2nd July 2022 race report about 55 k distance by Jeremy Palmer. Take some coffee and enjoy about the Jeremy's journey :)
Read moreKainuu Trail photos published
07.07.2022
Kainuu Trail photos are published now on our photos and videos pages.
See the first shots from the Kainuu Trail trail run on July 2, 2022.
We will be publishing more pictures in the near future, so follow our site.
Read moreFollow the Kainuu Trail 2022 trail running in our results website
02.07.2022
Follow the Kainuu Trail 2022 trail running in our results website
Read moreKainuu Trail 10 km Huosius - enjoy Hossa’s nicest needle paths in this sprint distance
28.05.2022
On the Kainuu Trail 10 k Huosius route a trail runner can enjoy Hossa’s smoothest needle paths, nice ridges and crystal clear water surroundings. In this route description, we’ll tell you the most important terrain and route hints to make you prepare for this 10 k trail running a little bit easier.
Read moreWhat is your power song on the trails? Give us a vote and you might win participation for Kainuu Trail 2022!
23.05.2022 09:49:27
What is your power song on the trails? What song do you always listen to during a run or workout?
Let us know by Thursday, June 9, 2022 and you can win a free entry to the Kainuu Trail 2022. And you might also hear your favorite song at the event.
Among all those who responded to the survey and left their contact information, we value a total of three (3) free entries in the Kainuu Trail 2022.
Kainuu Trail 21 km Jatkonvaara - a half marathon size trail running experience in Hossa’s nicest paths
29.03.2022
On the Kainuu Trail 21 k Jatkonvaara route a trail runner can enjoy Hossa’s nicest paths, most beautiful ridges and the Jatkonvaara hill area’s spectacular views. In this route description, we’ll tell you the most important terrain and route hints to make you prepare for this 21 k trail running a little bit easier.
Read moreRussian and Belarusian participants in events under Kainuu Orienteering Week association
18.03.2022
Kainuu Orienteering Week association (in Finnish the Kainuun Rastiviikko ry) strongly condemns the war started by Russia in Ukraine and follows the recommendation received from the Finnish Orienteering Federation (March 9, 2022) on how the member clubs of the Finnish Orienteering Federation should operate in their own proceedings.
Kainuu Trail 38 km Kokalmus - enjoy the most finest needle paths of Hossa
08.03.2022
On the Kainuu Trail 38 k Kokalmus route trail runners will enjoy the finest needle paths and the same beautiful ridges as the earliest inhabitants of Hossa National Park 10 000 years ago. In this route description, we’ll tell you the most important terrain and route hints to make you prepare for this memorable trail running a little bit easier.Kainuu Trail 55 km Värikallio - experience and feel the most finest trails of Hossa
04.02.2022
The Kainuu Trail 55 k Värikallio route offers majestic serving of Hossa National Park’s finest trails, greatest views and sightseeings - starting from Julma-Ölkky canyon to Värikallio’s Rockwall Paintings for example. In this route description, we’ll tell you the most important terrain and route hints to make you prepare for this memorable trail route a little bit easier.Kainuu Trail 78 km Julma-Ölkky - experience Hossa’s trail paradise, amazing views and the silence of the wilderness in all its glory
05.01.2022The Kainuu Trail 78 k Julma-Ölkky track is a stunning and memorable trail experience in the finest sceneries of Hossa National Park. On this route, you can see and experience all the perfect trails, the most spectacular sceneries and sightseeings of the national park at once. In this route description, we’ll tell you the finest places of the Kainuu Trail 78 k route and the most important terrain and route tips to make preparing for this trail challenge a little bit easier.
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