Competition info

COMPETITION INSTRUCTIONS – FINAL BULLETIN (May 5, 2026)

May 9–10, 2026, Isokyrö – Rogaining in the heart of Ostrobothnia

Competition Center

The competition center is located at the Isokyrö sports hall. Facilities include planning areas, changing rooms, toilets, showers. The hash house serves participants throughout the competition. A café is open before the starts.

Parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the competition center.

Address: Piiloluolantie, 61500 Isokyrö

Distances
Vaasa approx. 30 min
Seinäjoki approx. 30 min

Schedule

Saturday, May 9, 2026
08:00 Competition center opens
09:00 Map distribution (24h & 8h)
12:00 Start (24h & 8h)
12:05 Map distribution (2h & 4h)
14:00 Start (2h & 4h)
16:00 Finish (2h)
18:00 Finish (4h)
20:00 Finish (8h foot & MTB)
– Prize-giving as results are confirmed

Sunday, May 10, 2026
12:00 Finish (24h)
12:30 Finish closes
13:00 Prize ceremony
16:00 Competition center closes

🧭 Map & Terrain

Map: updated topographic map
Scale: 1:30,000
Contour interval: 2.5 m
Map size: B2 (500 × 700 mm)

An additional map of the center part of the area is also provided. 1:20,000 scale (A3 size).

Each competitor receives their own map + one extra planning map per team, including plastics form map.

Control descriptions are provided with the materials.

Forbidden Areas

Private yards
Railway (may only be crossed at designated points; running along it is forbidden)
Highway 3 (cross only at designated points; running along it is forbidden)
All bright yellow areas (fields) are strictly forbidden. You must not travel along field edges—always stay on the forest side of the ditch.
Additional restricted areas are marked with purple hatching on the map

Equipment and Punching

Main categories (Finnish Championship)
Mandatory equipment varies by category. The following are required:

Water container (bottle or hydration pack)
Food/Energy
Whistle
Emergency blanket
Waterproof jacket
Phone (sealed, for emergency use only)
MTB category also requires helmet and lights in darkness.

👉 Downloading the 112 Suomi app is recommended.

Teams must seal their safety phone and GPS device in an envelope provided by the organizer before the start. GPS watches may record the route.
Smartwatches must be sealed or set to "Adventure mode."

Life hack: If a team in the championship category wants to take photos during the race, it is allowed if the SIM card (not the safety phone) is sealed.

GPS tracking devices are attached to the outside of the backpack according to organizer instructions.

Main categories use the SI punching system. The organizer provides one SI device per team. Other categories use mobile punching.

All team members must visit within at least 5 meters of each control.
Teams must remain together at all times (max. approx. 30 meters apart).

Categories: 2h, 4h, 8h, MTB 4h, E-bike, dog category

The GPS Punch mobile app is used. Enter the four-digit control code into the app at each control.
At least one smartphone per team is required (a backup phone is recommended).
👉 Punching instructions .

Communication and Media

Participants' names and teams will be published in start and result lists.
Photos and videos will be taken during the event and used for marketing.
Participants are free to share materials on social media.

👉 Use hashtags: #lakeusrogaining @smrogaining2026 #tourderoga

Organizer: Extreme Endurance Athletics ry

The competition is part of the Tour de Roga 2026 series → www.xendurance.fi

Insurance and Safety

The organizers do not provide insurance for personal injuries or equipment damage. All participants compete at their own risk and are responsible for their own insurance and first aid needs.

Organizer Contact

Extreme Endurance Athletics ry
Race Director: Esa Huttunen, +358 40 773 9449
info@xendurance.fi

Follow the event on social media and use
#lakeusrogaining2026 @lakeusrogaining #tourderoga @tourderoga

Come challenge yourself and enjoy an amazing adventure in the terrains of Isokyrö!