SM-hiihtosuunnistus 2026
31.1.-1.2.2026
The Finnish Ski Orienteering Championships in Sprint, Pursuit and Vantaan hiihtorastit event in Vantaa Hakunila on 31 January - 1 February 2026
The Finnish Championship sprint and pursuit competitions, as well as the Vantaan Hiihtorastit, were held in sunny winter weather!
A dense network of tracks had been prepared in the terrain, and the course setters had designed memorable courses.
The organizing clubs Rasti‑Jyry, Pihkaniskat and OK 77 would like to thank all participants and volunteers for their positive attitude and wish everyone a successful ski orienteering season.
Updates
Additional indformation 1 Feb 2026 to the section on start arrangements for FC- pursuit:
Additional indformation 1 Feb 2026 to the section on start arrangements
- The competition number is also attached to the corner of the map so that it is readable when approaching the map holder.
- In the M21E/H20 and W21E/D20 classes, the map must be turned over on the first map of the pursuit. The first half is on the inside of the rolled map on the map wall, and the second half on the outside.
Corrections of the map scale in a few classes at Vantaan Hiihtorastit
Corrections of the map scale in classes D17, H15 and H65 to 1:10 000
Sunday’s February 1st start times have been postponed by al least one hour
The first starts of the pursuit will therefore take place from 11:00 onwards, and for Vantaan Hiihtorastit event from 13:30. Those who will enjoy recreational orienteering can start at 14:00. Finish will close at 16:30.
How to act on map stand at start point on Saturday
Reminder of closing of finnish
NOTE 31.1 2026! First starts Sat 31.1 2026 at 12.00 and finish closes Sat 31.1 2026 at 15.00
Event Advisors statement has been published
The start times of Saturday’s 31 January 2026 Finnish Championship sprints have been moved forward by one hour.
The competition management has decided to postpone the start times of Saturday’s 31 January 2026 Finnish Championship sprint competitions by one hour due to the cold weather forecast. The first starts will therefore be at 12:00. Welcome to Hakunila!
Start times have been published
You’ll find the start times on our result service pages
Jury
Chair: Jyrki Tuomala, Suunta Jyväskylä
Member: Annamari Vierikko, Helsingin Suunnistajat
Member: Johan Koskinen, OK Trian
Corrections in class tables
FC-sprint 31.1.2026: Added class D85.
FC-pursuit 1.2.2026: Corrected map scales 1:10 000 -> 1:7 500.
Vantaan Hiihtorastit 1.2 2026: Corrected lengths for recreational courses
Classes and course lengths publiced
Classes and course lengths publiced
Almost 400 participants in Finnish Championships
For the moment we have 396 participants in the Finnish Championships and 216 are taking part in national Vantaan Hiihtorastit
Reminder for those registered for the M/W21E and H/D20 classes
To receive WRE points, a competitor must have an IOF ID, which must also be added to their personal information in IRMA.
Create your IOF ID on the Eventor website and then add it to IRMA.
Eventor instructions https://eventor.orienteering.sport/Home/HelpAndSupport
Registration is open
Entries (sprint, pursuit and Vantaan hiihtorastit ) must be made in IRMA by Sunday, 25 January 2026.
Late entry for the Vantaan hiihtorastit event is possible until Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
Sunday’s 1 February recreational orienteering can be entered in advance via the IRMA service or on the event day at the information desk