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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.
Fri 31.7.2026
14.00–21.00 Event office open
17.00 24km info in Finnish
18.00 Info in English (12 & 24 km)
19.00 12km info in Finnish
The event office is located within the Scandic Rukahovi premises.
Sat 1.8.2026
6.00–7.00 Event office open
6.45-7.00 Transportation to the start of 24km
9.15-9.30 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
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)
In 2026, there will be 500 swimming spots available
24 km 549 € / pair
12 km 449 € / pair
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.
