The International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA), together with Finlandia-hiihto, will host the European Nordic Walking Championships in Lahti on September 12-14, 2025.
During the week of Finlandia Ski Marathon, the saunas, ski trails, and ice swimming spots of the Lahti region welcomed a group of cheerful North American outdoor enthusiasts.
The 2025 Finlandia Ski Marathon received excellent feedback from participants, with a general satisfaction score of 8.53/10 and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 8.86/10. The event attracted skiers from across Finland and abroad, and international participants especially praised the well-organized experience.
Iitti KymiRing in Finland is launching a completely new kind of endurance multisport event in July 2025. During two days, 26.-27.7.2025, cycling, running and roller skiing will be competed on the motorsport racing circuit.
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the freestyle races of the Finlandia Ski Marathon took place in spectacular conditions.
The classic skiing events of Finlandia Ski Marathon 2025 were held on National Skiing Day, Saturday, February 22, 2025. The first group of skiers took off at 8:00 AM in -1°C temperature with gusty winds reaching 8 m/s. The snowfall from Friday evening had cleared overnight, providing competitors with a dry and stable skiing environment.
On Saturday and Sunday, the first starts for the longest distance of Finlandia Ski Marathon, the 62-km classic and free, will take place as early as 8:00 in the morning.
The national fluoride ban introduced in the current 2024-2025 season in the snow sports under the Finnish Ski Association and its implementation have progressed as planned. Special attention will be paid to the top athletes in the competition series, between whom the brightest medals will be decided and price money awarded.
