Q&A - Frequently Asked Questions
This article collects frequently asked questions about the Finlandia Ski Marathon. If your question is not listed, you can send it to us via Instagram @finlandiahiihto, Facebook /finlandiahiihto, or contact the Communications Manager at soili.hirvonen@finlandiahiihto.fi.
1) Is there a temperature limit for the Finlandia Ski Marathon?
If the temperature drops to between -17°C and -20°C, the jury will convene and make decisions regarding the event. Start times may be postponed if the forecast shows warming conditions.
For youth categories (under 16 years), the temperature limit for convening the jury is -15°C.
2) Until when can I change my race distance or start group?
You may change to a longer distance by paying the price difference between distances, and to a shorter distance free of charge, until Thursday.
From Friday onwards, changes can only be made at the race office, and a €10 change fee will apply.
Changing the start group is possible, but we cannot fully guarantee your preferred group if it is already full.
All change requests must be sent by email by Thursday to info@finlandiahiihto.fi.
3) Until when can skis be brought in for waxing?
Skis can be brought to Vauhti ski waxing service during race office opening hours:
Friday until 7:00 PM
Saturday until 6:30 PM
For the Saturday and Sunday 12:00 starts, skis can still be brought in on the morning of the race, but please be prepared for queues.
4) Catering and saunas
Food services are available at the race center on both days until 6:00 PM.
Saunas are available:
Women: Lahti Swimming Hall, Svinhufvudinkatu 8 (show your race bib at the cashier)
Men: Ski stadium grandstand sauna and shower facilities
Both are open until 6:00 PM.
5) How many ski tracks are there on the course, and are there any untracked sections?
There are generally 2–3 tracks along the course, and 4–5 tracks in some sections.
Even in freestyle starts, at least one track is set for the entire distance.
6) Where are the feed stations located along the course (km)?
An updated map will be published soon at:
https://www.finlandiahiihto.fi/ohjelma
7) I have rented ski equipment from CustomSki. Where can I pick it up?
The equipment can be picked up at the CustomSki store along Lahti’s first snow track. By car, navigate to Vaskelaisenrinne 9.
On foot from the Sports Centre: walk to the base of the large ski jump tower, then follow the side of the track under the ski bridge and continue straight ahead on either side (path on the left, winter outdoor route on the right).
