Kainuu Ski O Week

Kainuu Ski O Week Kainuu Ski Orienteering Week. First happening in December 2023.

Prize for hard work 💪
23/01/2026

Prize for hard work 💪

We want to thank all participants and volunteers for the great happening even we needed to cancel the 4th race and share...
16/12/2025

We want to thank all participants and volunteers for the great happening even we needed to cancel the 4th race and share following info:

PARTICIPANT FEES: According to the competition rules, the following applies regarding entry fees:

As the 4th race had to be cancelled on the competition day due to cold weather, the entry fee for the 4th competition day will be refunded to those participants who have paid the entry fee. Entry fees will not be refunded automatically; the participant/club must contact the organiser by email at skiorient.fi(at)gmail.com.

In the email, the participant must provide the bank account number (IBAN), the name of the account holder/payee, and the class. Please note: the refund will be made only to the original payer. If the club paid the entry fee, the refund will be made to the club.

The organiser will charge a processing fee of €5 per competition day per participant in connection with the cancellation.

Refund requests must be submitted no later than 29 December 2025.

We kindly ask participants to consider carefully whether to request a refund, as organisational costs were incurred even though the race day was cancelled. In addition, we provided a training opportunity with maps as a replacement for the cancelled race, and distributed the cancelled race maps at the end of the event.

Ja sama suomeksi: Lajisääntöjen mukaan osallistumismaksujen suhteen toimitaan seuraavasti:

Koska neljäs osakilpailu jouduttiin pakkasen vuoksi perumaan kilpailupäivänä niin osallistumismaksu neljänneltä kilpailupäivältä palautetaan niille osallistujille, jotka ovat maksaneet osallistumismaksun.
Osallistumismaksuja ei palauteta automaattisesti vaan osallistujan/seuran on otettava yhteyttä sähköpostitse skiorient.fi(at)gmail.com
Sähköpostiviestin yhteydessä osallistujan on ilmoitettava tilinumero ja maksun saajan nimi ja sarja. Huom! Maksu palautetaan vain maksun tekijälle, eli jos maksajana on seura maksu palautetaan seuralle.
Järjestäjä perii peruutuksesta käsittelymaksun à 5 € / osallistumispäivä / osallistuja.
Osallistumismaksujen palautuspyynnöt on tehtävä viimeistään 29.12.2025 mennessä! Toivomme harkintaa palautuspyynnöissä sillä järjestämiskulut menivät vaikka kilpailupäivä peruuntui. Lisäksi tarjosimme harjoitusmahdollisuuden karttoineen peruuntuneen kisan tilalle sekä jaoimme peruuntuneen kisan kartat koko kilpailun päätteeksi.

13/12/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT – 5th RACE AND PRIZES

The 5th race on Sunday will be held as the originally planned middle distance.
Maps from the 4th long distance race on Saturday will be available at the info desk after the last start (around 12:30 pm).

Overall week prizes and Sunday prizes
All athletes who did not receive their overall week prize (year medal + honorary prize) on Saturday at Puolanka school centre can collect their prize on Sunday during the 5th race from the info desk. This applies to all classes.

On Sunday, we will also award:
- the overall class winner in each category
- scholarship prizes in H/D17–20 and elite classes.

13/12/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE – TODAY’S RACE CANCELLED

By decision of the jury, today’s competition has been cancelled.

12/12/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE – START TIMES, MASS START AND MAP CHANGE

Cold weather and possible start delays
Due to very cold temperatures, start times may be postponed if needed to ensure the competition can be held safely. Please follow announcements and information from the event office for any changes.

Mass start instructions
At the mass start, athletes line up in rows of five (5), in bib number order.
If a runner is missing, their place in the row remains empty.
Maps are handed out at the start area.
Be at the start no later than 5 minutes before your start time.
You may open your map 15 seconds before the start.

Change to D20 start time
The D20 mass start will be at the same time as the D21E mass start, contrary to earlier information.

Map change
At the map change, athletes take the map corresponding to their own bib number from the rack.
Taking the correct map is the athlete’s own responsibility.
There is an equipment/service area just before the map change rack.
Map change applies to classes: H21E, D21E, H20, D20 and H17.
D17 has no map change.

❄️ The third competition day brought fast sprint racing to Paljakka, with temperatures close to –20°C creating tough con...
12/12/2025

❄️ The third competition day brought fast sprint racing to Paljakka, with temperatures close to –20°C creating tough conditions and making the overall standings even closer – especially in the elite classes. In the men’s elite category, Jonatan Ståhl (SWE) skied a strong race, winning the 4.28 km sprint in 12:36. Tuomas Outinen (KS) was only five seconds behind, and Andrei Lamov (SWE), already a winner earlier in the week, finished third (+8 s), again showing that he is one of the most reliable athletes in all formats. Overall leader Niklas Ekström (MS Parma) placed sixth today (+25 s); even without a podium place, his points from the first two races keep him in the fight for the week’s title, and earlier days’ top performer Aapo Viippola (MS Parma) did not start today.

In the women’s elite class, Magdalena Olsson (SWE) took the sprint win with a clean and fast race in 12:53. Amanda Yli-Futka (MS Parma) continued her strong week by finishing second (+26 s), staying well placed in the overall standings. Behind them, Ella Turesson (SWE) in third and Linda Lindkvist (SWE) in fourth kept the Swedish–Finnish battle tight and made this one of the closest elite competitions of the week.

The junior categories saw similar changes. In H20, the sprint win went to Niklas Hirvilahti (VeVe) in 12:26, with Eero Sorsa (SoJy) and Joona Hirvilahti (VeVe) close behind. Joona, with two earlier victories, still has the best total points, but Niklas’ win keeps the internal team battle open. In D20, the fastest time came from Sanni Hoskari (RasKe), who handled the short and technical course in 15:17. Maja Lundholm (SWE), unbeaten until today, finished six seconds behind, but her strong results from the first two days still keep her in the lead for the week.

In H17, Kasper Ekonoja (PelPo) produced another strong run, winning in 11:24 and continuing a consistent week. Joakim Savinainen (RasKu) and Veeti Viippola (OuTa) stayed solid in second and third, so the overall junior standings remain close. In the D17 class, Anett Liisa Parts (EST) kept her perfect record with another victory in 13:47, followed by Eevi Inkeri Kaartinen (KeKaRa) and Reeta Räsänen (Pohjant). Parts’ series of wins puts her clearly ahead in the points race, but the fight for the remaining podium places is still tight.

Photos: Maria Hoskari and Teemu Kantelinen

❄️ The middle distance in Paljakka reshaped the overall standings of Kainuu Ski-O Week as a demanding course and changin...
10/12/2025

❄️ The middle distance in Paljakka reshaped the overall standings of Kainuu Ski-O Week as a demanding course and changing conditions created significant movement in the points race. In the men’s elite class, Andrei Lamov (SWE) mastered the 10.73 km route and claimed victory in 33:29. Sprint winner Niklas Ekström (MS Parma) followed in second place (+36 s), securing another 25 points and moving up to a total of 55 points, giving him a solid lead in the overall standings after two races. Tuomas Outinen (KS) completed the top three, while Aapo Viippola (MS Parma) stayed close in fourth.

In the women’s elite class, Frida Sandberg (SWE) took a narrow victory in 32:32, just two seconds ahead of Amanda Yli-Futka (MS Parma). With points from both races (30 + 25), Yli-Futka remains at the top of the overall standings, while Sandberg and Magdalena Olsson (SWE) closed the gap behind her.

In the junior classes, the Hirvilahti brothers continued their strong form in H20, as Joona Hirvilahti (VeVe) claimed his second consecutive win and now holds a perfect 60-point total, with Niklas Hirvilahti (VeVe) second and Eero Sorsa (SoJy) third. In D20, Maja Lundholm (SWE) once again controlled the race and remains unbeaten after two days. In H17, the tight fight continued as Kasper Ekonoja (PelPo) took the win, with Joakim Savinainen (RasKu) just 34 seconds behind, while yesterday’s winner Veeti Viippola (OuTa) finished third and stayed firmly in the points battle. In D17, Anett Liisa Parts (EST) continued her commanding form with another clear victory, followed by Liene Riekstina (LAT) and Frida Koskinen (Trian).

📸 Photos: Teemu Kantelinen
Teemu Kantelinen’s photo gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zokhh9fRhh5vvBZo9

The photographer’s name must be credited when using the photos.

📰 More from the day in the news by Kainuun Sanomat:
https://www.kainuunsanomat.fi/artikkeli/ruotsalaiset-karjessa-paljakan-hiihtorasteilla

Kainuu Ski-O Week started with a thrilling sprint in foggy Arctic Nest conditions!The opening day delivered fast skiing,...
09/12/2025

Kainuu Ski-O Week started with a thrilling sprint in foggy Arctic Nest conditions!
The opening day delivered fast skiing, tight time gaps and strong international performances in near-zero temperatures.
In the men’s elite class, Niklas Ekström (MS Parma) claimed the first victory of the week with a time of 14:55. Aapo Viippola (MS Parma) followed only 22 seconds behind, while Jonatan Ståhl (SWE) secured third place just two seconds later.
In the women’s elite race, Amanda Yli-Futka (MS Parma) opened her week with a confident win ahead of Ella Turesson and Linda Lindkvist of Sweden.
Strong performances were also seen in the junior elite classes:
Joona Hirvilahti (VeVe) won H20, Maja Lundholm (SWE) took D20, Veeti Viippola (OuTa) dominated H17, and Anett Liisa Parts (EST) was the fastest in D17.
The overall points competition is now officially underway – and tomorrow’s middle distance race will already start shaping the battle for the overall titles! ⛷️🔥
Photos: Teemu Köngäs and Maaret Märsynaho

Kilpailumaastossa olosuhteet kunnossa.
08/12/2025

Kilpailumaastossa olosuhteet kunnossa.

08/12/2025

Bib number can be fetched and parking tickets bought by cash from Restaurant Paljakka: Safari Kööki & Baari today (Mon) from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Kilpailuohjeet on julkaistu nettisivulla! Final bulletin has been added to webpage. Pictures from Kapustakangas training...
06/12/2025

Kilpailuohjeet on julkaistu nettisivulla! Final bulletin has been added to webpage.
Pictures from Kapustakangas training tracks from 5.12.2025 by Kaarina Köngäs.

A bit over 300 competitors coming to 3. Kainuu Ski-O Week! We have participants from seven different countries. We have...
05/12/2025

A bit over 300 competitors coming to 3. Kainuu Ski-O Week! We have participants from seven different countries. We have got some questions about training possibilities and Yes, There is training possibility with ski orienteering tracks in Kapustakangas(Paltamontie 30) near Puolanka center on Sunday 7.12. and Monday 8.12. More info in bulletin. (Will be published 6.12.2025). Snow condition is not perfect but tolerable, so do not take your best skis to do the training..

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