Vuokatti Hiihto - Event info
The best arrangements ensure an enjoyable day of skiing
Vuokatti Hiihto offers a wide range of race options and a wide range of additional services before and after the event.
Races
You can choose from a wide range of races with both skiing styles
Vuokatti Hiihto races are:
– 14 km free/classic
– 30 km free/classic
– 50 km free/classic
– 100 km (50km classic & 50 km free)
Routes and service points
Varied routes with versatile service points makes the skiing day
You can download Vuokatti Hiihto’s route maps and profiles as well as maps of the stadium area downhill terrain below.
Despite the routes marked for the event, you should read the route maps carefully.
– 14 km route map and profile
– 30 km route map and profile
– 50 km / 100km route map and profile
We reserve the right to route changes.
Service points
Vuokatti hiihto has a service points selection designed by former top triathlete and nutrition expert Kaisa Sali.
50 km service points(The 50 km skiers visit the 1st and 3rd service points twice. The 100 km skiers will visit the 2nd service point twice and the 1st and 3rd service points four time):
1. Koulunrinne
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Speed candies
– Pickles
– Sea salt
2. Rönkkö
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Speed candies
– Chips
3. Heikkilä
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Coffee
– Speed candies
– Sea salt
– Pickles
– Bun
4. Finish
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Speed candies
– Chocolate
– Pickles
30 km service points
1. Koulunrinne
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Speed candies
– Pickles
– Sea salt
2. Rönkkö
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Speed candies
– Chips
3. Heikkilä
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Coffee
– Speed candies
– Sea salt
– Pickles
– Bun
4. Finish
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Speed candies
– Chocolate
– Pickles
14 km service points
1. Heikkilä
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Coffee
– Speed candies
– Sea salt
– Pickles
– Bun
2. Finish
– Water
– Sports drink
– Juice (warm)
– Speed candies
– Chocolate
– Pickles
Categories and prizes
On the main race, there is a battle for cash prizes
In Vuokatti Hiihto, prizes are awarded to the three fastest skiers in all distances. In addition, the three fastest under 18-year-olds will be awarded separately in the 30 km classic and 30 km free.
The main races of Vuokatti Hiihto are women’s 50 km free and men’s 50 km free. In these categories, the top three finishers will be awarded cash prizes as follows:
1. Prize = 700 €
2. Prize = 500 €
3. Prize = 400 €
Vuokatti Vertical
Vuokatti Vertical adds an exciting new dimension to the Vuokatti Hiihto Ski Marathon! The Vuokatti Vertical uphill race is part of the Vuokatti Hiihto Ski Marathon, offering all 30 km, 50 km, and 100 km skiers a fantastic opportunity to challenge themselves in the approximately 1 km Rönkkö ascent.
About Vuokatti Vertical:
- Distance: approx. 1 km
- Route: Rönkkö ascent MAP HERE
- Prizes: Gift cards from Intersport for the fastest woman and man, for both skiing styles
- Competition: Part of the 30 km, 50 km and 100 km races
Vuokatti Vertical provides a chance to set your own challenge in the middle of your ski journey – you can choose to compete hard or go at a more relaxed pace and enjoy the journey at your own rhythm.
Event centre
Event centre at the heart of Vuokatti
The Vuokatti Hiihto event centre is located in the heart of Vuokatti at Vuokatti Arena (address: Opistontie 1, Vuokatti). Competition office is open on Friday 13.3.2026 at 15-20 and on Saturday 14.3.2026 at 08.30-18.00. In the immediate vicinity, even within walking or skiing distance, you will find a wide selection of accommodation and other necessary services.8
Schedule
Ski weekend full of activities
Event office opening hours:
Friday 13.3.2026
15.00 – Event office opens
17.00-20.00 – Pasta Party in Vuokatti Sport Ola`s restaurant (Interviews at 19.00-19.30)
20.00 – Event office closes
Saturday 14.3.2026
08.30 – Event office opens
10:00 – 30 km and 50 km classic, 100 km
10:00 – Bus transport for the 14 km race departs from Vuokatti Arena (mass start from Rönkkö at 10:30)
10:45 – 30 km and 50 km freestyle
14:00 – Awards ceremony for 30 km, 50 km, 30 km (freestyle), and under 18 categories, plus raffle prizes
16:00 – Awards ceremony for Vuokatti Vertical uphill race
19.00 – Event office closes
Start times on Saturday 14.3.2026
10.00- 30 km classic
10.00 – 50 km classic
10.00 – 100 km (50 km classic & 50 km free)
10.30 – 14 km classic and free (bus transportation to start place at 10.00 from Vuokatti Areena)
10.45 – 30 km freestyle
10.45 – 50 km freestyle
Award ceremony schedules on Saturday 14.3.2026
14.00 – Prize ceremony: 30 km, 50 km and The Finnish Student Championships
16.00 – Prize ceremony: 100km and Vuokatti Vertical up-hill race
The raffle prizes will be drawn at 13.00, after which you can check at the race office to see if luck has favored you.
Participant instructions
A smooth event brings a smile to face
The participant instructions will be published on February 2026.
Best services
In Vuokatti Hiihto and Vuokatti you will find versatile services for every need
Complete your event experience with the best additional services of Vuokatti Hiihto.
Intersport Piipponen competition shop
In intersport Piipponen’s competition shop you will find high-quality ski equipment and accessories as well as the hottest offers for the rest of the season. The shop serves at the Vuokatti ski tunnel. (Vuokatinhovintie 2, Vuokatti):
Friday 13.3.2026- 10-20
Saturday 14.3.2026 – 8-17
Sunday 15.3.2026 – 11-15
Pasta Party
Vuokatti Hiihto’s Pasta party will be held on Friday 13.3.2026 at 17.00-20.00 at Vuokatti Sport (Opistontie 4, Vuokatti) O’las restaurant. There is a good carb refueling for the next day’s skiing, as well as a program and interesting interviews. Interviews at 19.00-19.30. The price of the meal is 22,80 € and it is reserved and paid in advance either at the time of registration in the registration service or later by logging in to your own registration information. However, the reservation must be made by 11.3.2026.
The menu of the evening will be updated on January 2026.
LAAVU BAR ski dances
What better way to recover from a day of skiing and relive the highlights than in the relaxed atmosphere of Laavu Bar, open late into the night!
Learn more about Laavu Bar: www.laavulle.fi
Euroloppet Ski Marathons
The Euroloppet family has amazing events all over the Europe
The Euroloppet Marathon ski series features high-quality, well-organised ski events from all over Europe. Ski touring around Euroloppet events is a great way to discover new places and cross-country skiing cultures. The events in the series are of medium size, making it easy to start a marathon skiing career. There is no need to stress the organisation, for example the start rushes are fewer than in the big races and the organisation is smooth. By redeeming your Euroloppet pass, you will always get a discount on the cost of participating in the series and other benefits.
In Finland, the Euroloppet series also includes the Jyväskylä Ski Marathon and the Ylläs-Levi Hiihto.
Euroloppet Pass (€39)
- Valid for 3 years
- At least in the 2nd starting group at the Euroloppet races
- A reduced registration fee for each Euroloppet race
- Discount on Camp prices at Ramsau am Dachstein (Austria) Training Centre
- Three Euroloppet races during the season and a free participation in one event next season (the event is not one of these three)
Euroloppet Pass PREMIUM+ (99 eur)
- Valid for 1 year
- At least in the 2nd starting group at the Euroloppet races
- A reduced registration fee for each Euroloppet race
- Discount on Camp prices at Ramsau am Dachstein (Austria) Training Centre
- Three Euroloppet races during the season and a free participation in one event next season (the event is not one of these three)
- The price of the pass can be used to make purchases directly from the EL online store (e.g., race registrations), meaning you have €99 to spend directly in the EL online store and on EL participation fees.
More information about Euroloppet events and a calendar of events can be found at: www.euroloppet.com
EUROLOPPET SUOMI TOUR
Cross-country skiers are in for a new challenge this winter as three of Finland’s finest marathon ski events join forces for the Euroloppet Suomi Tour.
In Finland, the series includes:
- Jyväskylä Ski Marathon 7th March 2026
- Vuokatti Hiihto 14th March 2026
- Ylläs-Levi Hiihto powered by Fischer 10th-11th April 2026
The Finnish Euroloppet marathon ski races are nicely placed in the calendar. Why not to make a 1,5-week trip to Finland to take part first in Vuokatti Hiihto and then in Jyväskylä Ski Marathon in following weekends! Easiest way would be to fly to Helsinki and rent a car. To feel the unique Lappish atmosphere and sunshine, finish your ski season in Ylläs-Levi Hiihto in April.
Join the Euroloppet Finland Tour and ski all three events!
Here’s how to do it:
- Buy your Euroloppet pass
- Register for all three events on the website of each event
- Enter your Euroloppet pass number when registering (you will receive a discount on the entry fee)
Once you have skied all three events, you will receive:
- Free entry to an event outside Finland the following winter
- Euroloppet product giveaway at the finish area of Ylläs-Levi Hiihto
- You will be entered into a prize draw with a fantastic grand prize of registration and two nights half-board accommodation for two people at the Gsieser Tal-Lauf in Italy next winter 2027
The Gsieser Tal-Lauf, a Euroloppet Suomi Tour partnership skiing event, is the second largest marathon skiing event in Italy and will delight you with its Tyrolean atmosphere, good food and music. It will take place over two days in February in the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics scenery. The event also has the advantage of being snow-sure, with the entire 42 km route being covered with cannon snow. Read more about this Euroloppet gem.
Finnish Student Championships
Fight for the students' Finnish championship
The Finnish Student Championships (FSC) consist of national championship tournaments for Finnish higher education students. The FSC brings together thousands of students from Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences every year. The idea behind the FSC is to offer an enjoyable sporting format for students regardless of their skill level. The whole concept is based on the joy of sports and bringing people together to have fun!
Vuokatti Hiihto offers a wide range of distance options from 14 kilometers to 50 kilometers, along with diverse services before and after the event, ensuring the most memorable mass skiing experience of the year.
The Finnish Student Championship will be held in the 50 km freestyle and 50 km classic categories. All students who participate in the 14 km leisure series will be entered into a prize draw for surprise rewards. All university and college students are eligible to participate.
How to register for the Student Championship Series:
– Check below if you are a member of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL). Members of OLL receive a discount on the participation fee.
The following university and student unions are members:
Aalto University
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Hanken School of Economics
University of Helsinki
Humak University of Applied Sciences
Häme University of Applied Sciences
University of Jyväskylä
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
LUT University
National Defence University
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Tampere University
University of Vaasa
If you do not find your university on the list or have any questions, please contact tapahtumat@kainuunliikunta.fi.
- If you found your university on the list, register as follows:
Go to the registration page - OLL members receive a 15 % discount on all distances with the code VH26_OLL. The code is valid until 13th of March 2026 at 23:59.
- Also, indicate your university in the “CLUB ” field on the registration form. Members will automatically be entered into the student series upon registration.
Sustainability
More sustainable Endurance Kainuu event experiences
Our effort is to produce more responsible event experiences for our participants year after year. As proof of this, we have the Ekokompass environmental certificate. In addition, the income from the events is used through our other activities to promote physical activity in Kainuu.
Behind the event
Kainuun Liikunta – the organizer of Endurance Kainuu events
Kainuun Liikunta ry is an active event organizer in Kainuu. Our passion and main mission is to make people do sports in many different ways.