Downhill Swim information
All 500 swimming spots for Downhill Swim 2027 are now full. Once again, thank you for the absolutely incredible interest in the event! Unfortunately, there was a technical issue with the registration form when registration opened, which prevented some registrations from going through normally. The issue was fixed at 18:03, after which registrations started coming […]
Downhill Swim 2027 is sold out
A huge thank you once again for the incredible interest in Downhill Swim. More spots will become available. There was an error on the registration form when registration opened, which required some participants to select both distances. We are now correcting these registrations, and as a result, additional spots will be released. So if you […]
Registration link
Registration to Downhill Swim 2027 LINK Ilmoittautuminen Downhill Swim 2027 LINKKI
Downhill Swim 2027 Confirmed for July 31
Downhill Swim returns to the Oulanka River in summer 2027! The next edition of this unique swimming adventure will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2027, in the spectacular landscapes of Ruka-Kuusamo, Finland. A total of 500 spots – 250 swimming pairs – will be available. Downhill Swim is completed in pairs, with the familiar […]
Downhill Swim 2027
Olemme saaneet paljon kyselyitä ensi vuoden aikataulusta ja ilmoittautumisen avautumisesta. Päivitämme tiedot heti, kun neuvottelut Metsähallituksen kanssa on saatu päätökseen ja pääsemme vahvistamaan nämä tärkeät päivämäärät. Pysykää siis kuulolla ja seuratkaa sosiaalisen median kanaviamme – kerromme uutiset siellä heti, kun päivämäärät varmistuvat! We’ve received lots of questions about next year’s schedule and when registration will […]
Downhill Swim 2026 video is live
Let’s take a moment to go back to Saturday and relive the magic of Downhill Swim 2026. What an incredible day on the Oulankajoki River! From the excitement at the start to the smiles at the finish, it was a day full of unforgettable moments, great people, and amazing energy. Watch the official event video […]
Downhill Swim Honor Roll 2026
These teams successfully completed Downhill Swim 2026. Congratulations to everyone!
Downhill Swim 2026 completed
Downhill Swim 2026 has been successfully completed. A total of 500 open water swimmers from 15 different countries gathered on the crystal-clear Oulankajoki River to experience one of the world’s most unique swimming events. Beautiful weather, stunning scenery and an outstanding atmosphere created the perfect setting for another memorable weekend. The organisers would like to […]
Support tranportation / Kannustajakuljetus
Support transportation and food at the Downhill Swim event. The transport leaves from the bus stop in Ruka village (Kumpare) and returns to the same place from the finish area. The transport leaves at 10:30 a.m. and the estimated arrival time at the finish area is 11:15 a.m. and the first swimmers are expected to […]
arena products available on site
Our partner arena will be at Downhill Swim with a selection of arena products and other swimming gear available for purchase during registration on Friday, 31 July. It’s a great opportunity to pick up any last-minute equipment before Saturday’s swim. ——————————– arena-tuotteet myynnissä Downhill Swimissä Yhteistyökumppanimme arenan edustaja on mukana Downhill Swimissä. Tule tutustumaan arenan […]
