Unique swimming event in Oulankajoki, Kuusamo
July 19, 2025 - SOLD OUT
19.7.2025
Downhill Swim 2025
Oulankajoki, Kuusamo
Event info
Crystal clear water, clean nature, stunning landscapes, and an action-packed day full of sporty experiences in good company. The Oulankajoki Downhill Swim is an event that tickles all of your experiential senses.
Ruka-Kuusamo info
The event itself already begins in the village of Ruka, from there participants, friends along for the ride, and other spectators are transported with shared transportation to the start location and in due time after the event, back to the village of Ruka.
Gallery
The event and finisher photos, as well as the highlight videos, can be found on the social media and YouTube channel of the Downhill Swim event.
Highlight videos from previous years
Welcome to the Downhill Swim in Oulankajoki, Kuusamo!
Crystal-clear water, pristine nature, breathtaking landscapes, and a full day of sporty experiences with great company. The Oulankajoki Downhill Swim is an event that offers a sensory experience for everyone.
The 2025 will take place on July 19, 2025. Registration will open Tuesday October 1st 6.00 PM (5.00 CET).
The event has sold out every year.
Welcome to the Downhill Swim in Oulankajoki, Kuusamo!
Crystal-clear water, pristine nature, breathtaking landscapes, and a full day of sporty experiences with great company. The Oulankajoki Downhill Swim is an event that offers a sensory experience for everyone.
The 2024 event took place on July 20th, 2024. The 2025 event date and registration opening will be confirmed later.
The event has sold out every year.
Event info
It is organized in a national park.
In the Finnish National Parks, a stricter set of rules and regulations, than the Freedom to Roam (jokamiehenoikeus), are to be abided by. These restrictions apply to everyone that visits a National Park, including Downhill participants, volunteers, service personnel, and spectators. You can familiarize yourself with the Oulanka national parka and regulations by clicking on this link.
It is encouraged that you familiarize ourself with the general outdoor etiquette of how to move around in nature.
The event itself already begins in the village of Ruka, from there participants, friends along for the ride, and other spectators are transported with shared transportation to the start location and in due time after the event, back to the village of Ruka. In between, we’ll enjoy a larger dose of swimming and recovery at the finish area. Story telling, speculation, and sharing one’s experiences is a vital part of the event.
To take part, you do not have to be a rustproof ironwoman or -man. No, the minimum required skills are decent swimming skills and endurance fitness.
More information and the answers to the most frequently asked questions can be found in
our FAQ section.
See you in Ruka!
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