Schedule
(updated 1.12.2025)
Friday 27.2.2026
Distribution of race bips and gear bags at the competition center in Ritaharju Community Center on Fri 27.2 15:00–19:00.
Address: Ritakierros 2, 90540 Oulu. Entrance through the doors on the finish area (skating rink) side.
Saturday 28.2.2026
Race offices
- 56 km – Hiukkavaara school annex building Kanerva, (Tahtimarssi 7, Oulu), open 7.00–11.30
- 40 km – Sankivaara Biathlon stadium Café (Mikonmäentie 179, Oulu), open 8.00–11.00
- 25 km – Hiukkavaara school annex building Kanerva, (Tahtimarssi 7, Oulu), open 7.00–11.30
Start times
- 8 am – 56 km Classic start from Hiukkavaara (Tahtimarssi 7)
- 9 am – 40 km Classic start from Sankivaara (Mikonmäentie 179)
- 30 am – 25 km Classic start from Hiukkavaara (Tahtimarssi 7)
- 30 am – 56 km Freestyle start from Hiukkavaara (Tahtimarssi 7)
- 40 am – 25 km Freestyle start from Hiukkavaara (Tahtimarssi 7)
- 30 am – 40 km Freestyle start from Sankivaara (Mikonmäentie 179)
Prizes
- Prize-giving at Ritaharju: All finishers receive a TERVAHIIHTO medal
- LOTTERY PRIZES can be claimed at the race office after finishing
- Separate prizes for places 1–3 in men’s/women’s 56 km free and classic categories