Unique swimming event in Oulankajoki, Kuusamo
July 19, 2025 - SOLD OUT

Registration instructions

A pair registers at once, meaning one person from the pair registers both participants.

Required information: swim distance, team name, swimmers’ names, phone numbers, emails, nationality, and the contact person’s name and phone number.

Schedule 2025

Fri 18.7.2025

14.00–21.00 Event office open

17.00 12km info in Finnish

18.00 Info in English (12 & 24 km)

19.00 24km info in Finnish

The event office is located within the Scandic Rukahovi premises.

Sat 19.7.2025

6.00–7.00 Event office open

6.45- Transportation to the start of 24km

9.15- Transportation to the start of 12km     

Transfers depart from the Ruka Kumpare bus stop, which is located approximately 100–150 meters from Scandic Rukahovi.

8.00 and 8.20 24km start

10.45 and 11.00 12km start

10.30 Supporter transportation             

12.00- First swimmers at the finish line

12.00–17.30 Food and saunas in the finish area

From 14.30 Transportation to Ruka

16.15 Finish line closes

21.00 Award ceremony and after party in Ruka

12 km or 24 km of swimming

An open water swimming event where one advances 24 (15mi) in Oulankajoki, Finland.
Participants sign up and advance in pairs. The 24 km version includes short transitions on
foot.

Long distance: 24 km (15 mi)
Short distance 12 km (7,5 mi)

Number of participants​ 2025

In 2025, there will be 500 swimming spots available

Registration fee​ 2025

24 km 509 € / pair
12 km 409 € / pair

Supporter transportation

The transportation departs from the Kumpare bus stop in Ruka Village and returns from the finish area back to the same location. The bus leaves at 10:30 AM, with an estimated arrival at the finish area around 11:15 AM. The first swimmers are expected to finish between 12:00 PM and 12:45 PM. Return buses will depart from the finish area one at a time as they fill up.

The price 80 euros includes round-trip transportation and a meal at the finish area.