Ruthless Raja - Event info
Top quality arrangements ensure a successful skiingday
In Ruthless Raja, you can choose from the 40 km, 78 km, or 100 km distance, and enjoy a variety of activities before and after the event.
Skiing distances
Ruthless Raja brings together skiing enthusiasts
The skiing distances in Ruthless Raja are:
– 40 km
– 78 km
– 100 km
All skiing distances are in the classic skiing
Routes and service points
Varied routes versatile service points are makes the skiing day
Route description
The route is a snowmobile-tracked ski trail through relatively flat terrain, ideal for classic skiing.
The route runs along the rear boundary of the border zone. Entry into the border zone is strictly prohibited! The rear boundary of the border zone is marked in the terrain with yellow border zone signs, and with yellow rings painted or attached to trees and posts.
Due to weather conditions, route changes may be possible, and participants will be informed of any updates.
Distances between service points:
– Arola-Martinselkonen 21 km
– Martinselkonen-Puras 39 km
– Puras-Raate 15 km
– Raate-Maali 25 km
Read more about Arola Farm
Read more about Martinselkonen Wilderness Center
Read more about Raatteen Portti
Read more about Spa Hotel Kiannon Kuohu
Service points
- Martinselkonen (open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), snacks
- Puraksen tie (warm water in a container, sports drink, self-service)
- Raatteen Portti (open from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM), snacks
- Hotelli Kiannon Kuohut (open from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM), soup meal
Snacks include: sandwiches, juice, sports drink (Leader, citrus), water, and pickles.
Food at the finish: soup lunch and drinks.
Soup meal at the finish, snacks, and a spa visit are included in the participation fee.
Categories and prizes
A wide range of categories for different ages
Each participant in the event will receive a commemorative prize, but despite the timing, no placement prizes will be awarded.
Instead, raffle prizes will be drawn among all participants across all distances. The list of prizes will be updated here as the event approaches.
Event centre
Event centre at the spa hotel
Ruthless Raja event centre is located at Spa Kiannon Kuohu, at Jalonkatu 1, 89600 Suomussalmi.
The event office is open in the spa lobby on Saturday 15.3.2025 from 8.00 to 22.00.
Schedule
Skiing days schedule
8.00 – Event office opens
22.00 – Event office closes
The service point for the 100 km skiers at Raatteen Portti will close at 7:00 PM. After this time, participants will no longer be allowed to continue on the course.
Starting times and bus schedules:
6.00 – Bus transportation from Kiannon Kuohu spa to 100 km start
8.00 – 100 km start from Arola
9.00- Bus transportation from Kiannon Kuohu spa to 78 km start
11.00– 78 km start from Martinselkonen
11.30 – Bus transportation from Kiannon Kuohu spa to 40 km start
13.00 – 40 km start from Raatteen portti
Prices:
- Kiannon Kuohut → Arola: 25€/person
- Kiannon Kuohut → Martinselkonen: 25€/person
- Kiannon Kuohut → Puras: 15€/person
Transportation must be reserved and paid for during registration
Participation instructions
A smooth event brings a smile to your face
Detailed participant instructions for Ruthless Raja HERE.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be found for many tastes:
– Martinselkosen eräkeskus
– Kylpylähotelli Kiannon Kuohut
You can explore the accommodation options in Suomussalmi here.
Equipment transport and support
There will be support stations along the route at Martinselkonen, Puras, Raate Gate, and the finish line, organized by the event. Participants should also bring their own supplies. At the support stations, participants can refill their water bottles for free. Sports drinks will be available at the stations. At the Puras support station, only warm juice will be offered (Note: There will be no event staff at the Puras support station).
For the 100 km skiers, it is possible to leave personal supply bags with the organizer for transport to the Raatteen Portti aid station and the finish line. Bags should be loaded directly onto the bus at the starting area. The organizer will transport the bags to the designated aid station and the finish line. Additionally, participants may leave gear bags for the finish line at the Kylpylä Kiannon Kuohut spa before the start. PARTICIPANTS MUST CLEARLY LABEL THEIR BAGS WITH THEIR PARTICIPANT NUMBER!
At the finish line, participants will be provided with a meal included in the participation fee, served upon presentation of the race number.
100 km (Start: Arola):
– Martinselkonen Wilderness Center / Bread and drink
– Puras / Warm juice and water
– Raatteen Portti/ Bread and drink
– Finish / Soup
70 km (Start: Martinselkonen Eräkeskus):
– Puras / warm juice and water
– Raate Gate / Bread and drink
– Finish / Soup
40 km (Start: Puras):
-Raate Gate/ Bread and drink
– Finish / Soup
Best services
In Ruthless Raja and Suomussalmi you will find versatile services for every need
GPS- tracking
Preliminarily, 100 km skiers will be required to use GPS tracking devices, which must be kept on and with the participant throughout the entire skiing event.
Safety and First Aid
There will be an emergency first aid (EA) team along the route and one team at the finish line. The route goes through remote wilderness areas, so it may take some time to receive help. In the event of an injury, emergency assistance can be alerted by calling the general emergency number 112 (for serious cases) and the ICE numbers listed on the route map. ICE NUMBERS MUST BE SAVED IN YOUR MOBILE PHONE.
When calling for help, provide as precise a location as possible, including the nearest support station marked on the route map. All participants must keep their mobile phones with them and switched on throughout the event. The organizer must be able to contact the skier by phone if needed (e.g., if GPS tracking shows the participant is going the wrong way, etc.). Remember to charge your phone battery before the start and keep the sound on. If necessary, consider purchasing an additional battery for your phone to recharge it during the event.
TMI A Maaninka Joins the Event with a Waxing Van!
The waxing van offers ski waxing, minor repairs, and maintenance conveniently along the trail!
If your equipment breaks during the race, contact the race director at 040-4112256 for assistance.
Available for purchase:
- Ski poles and larger pole baskets boot covers
- Ski gloves, and socks
- Chemical warmers and thermo drink belts
Squeezy products:
- Energy gels, energy bars
- Sports drink powders
Payments can be made by card or cash.
Organizer
Local sports club expertise
Event Manager:
Timo Kinnunen
E-mail: timokinnunen684@gmail.com
Tel: 040-4112256
Tapahtumasihteeri:
Hannastiina Piikivi
E-mail: liikunta@suomussalmi.fi
Tel: 044-5859700
Event secretary:
Kainuun Liikunta ry
E-mail: tapahtumat@kainuunliikunta.fi
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